Blair Witch

I was one of those people lucky enough to see The Blair Witch Project when the hype was at it's highest.  When social media was in it's infancy and it was inconclusive as to if the footage was actually real.  This 1999 film sparked a revolutionary change to the cinematic horror experience, one that has been copied and spoofed so many times but very rarely recaptured.

Re watching the film years later, it does not hold the same gravitas as original viewing, but there are certain points that still send shivers up my spine.  I have always been a fan of unseen horror.  Your own mind will always conjure the most horrific personal haunt better than any hollywood director could ever muster, and The Blair Witch Project never discloses that antagonist, this is left solely to the imagination of the viewer.

In 2016, The Blair Witch remake/reboot/sequel (yes, I am ignoring The Book Of Shadows) completely ignored all that made the original special and just got lost in it's own legacy.

The characters were far less likable than the original cast, if that is even possible! The suspense is thrown straight out of the window when Mrs Blair turns up within minutes of entering Black Hills and the CG effects, ones that would not have even been considered based on the originals viewing just look terrible.

This just goes back to the argument of limitations, with such a small budget and limited capabilities, the Blair Witch Project achieved so much more than this multi million dollar collaboration.

A complete let down that tarnishes the first outing