• Lionsgate and Blumhouse are developing a new Blair Witch Project movie 25 years after the original hit theaters, with no details on casting or plot yet
• Blumhouse founder Jason Blum praised The Blair Witch Project for bringing found footage horror to mainstream audiences and expressed excitement for the new film
• The original Blair Witch Project was made on a budget of $35,000, but ended up grossing $248 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing independent movies of all time.
Here is what happened:
Time to once again ask the question, are you not scared enough? Lionsgate and Blumhouse are officially developing and producing a new Blair Witch Project movie 25 years after the original horror movie hit theaters, the companies announced at CinemaCon April 10. The original Blair Witch Project starred Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, and Joshua Leonard as three film students who vanish in 1994 after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary about a local myth, known as the Blair Witch, leaving behind their footage. After grossing $248 million at the box office, it spawned a 2000 sequel Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, as well as a 2016 reboot, simply titled Blair Witch.
The rest of the spooky details of the upcoming Blair Witch Project movie will have to wait, as the casting and plot have not been announced yet. It remains unclear if the original stars, writers, and directors will be involved in the new movie. Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum expressed his admiration for The Blair Witch Project, stating that it brought the idea of found footage horror to mainstream audiences and became a true cultural phenomenon. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair, Adam Fogelson, expressed excitement about reintroducing this horror classic to a new generation through the upcoming movie.
Directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez shared insights into the making of The Blair Witch Project, including the inspiration behind the film and the improvisational approach taken during production. The text sheds light on the lore surrounding the Blair Witch and explains the unique filming techniques used to create a terrifying and immersive experience for both the actors and the audience. The article delves into the impact of the movie, subsequent sequels, and the enduring legacy of one of the most iconic found-footage films in cinematic history.
