THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (1999)

Cinema Shock

"I'm afraid to close my eyes, I'm afraid to open them."

1999 was a landmark year for film, and several films released that year have had a lasting impact, greatly influencing everything that followed. And with the possible exception of THE MATRIX, few films have had changed their respective genres as much as THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT.

Created by a handful of film students for practically no money, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT has become the stuff of legend. It’s a film that popularized the found footage genre, essentially created viral marketing, and changed the horror genre forever.

The story of how it got made is nearly as interesting as the film itself, filled with wild swings, unconventional shooting methods, lucky breaks, and tough decisions. It was lightning in a bottle, landing at just the right time in history to become a cultural sensation, ultimately turning it into the most profitable independent film of all time.

In this episode, we delve deep into the making of the film, coming at it from every angle, to provide you with the full story of how this legendary film came to be.

ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:

Andrew C. | Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Yates | Caverly | Curt M. | Elton Novara | Justin V. | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson

Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop & Todd A. Davis.

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