The Blair Witch Project

Theatrical - Wide 1999-07-16

Cast Heather Donahue Joshua Leonard Jim King Sandra Sanchez
Directed by Daniel Myrick Eduardo Sanchez

Box Office Gross: $248,639,099

Running Time: 81 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Haxan Films, Artisan Entertainment

Genres: Horror Mystery

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4/10

Synopsis

In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.

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Review Date: Director: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez Writer: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez Producers: Robin Cowie, Gregg Hale Actors: Heather Donahue Michael C. Williams Joshua Leonard Plot: Three young filmmakers go out into the woods to film a documentary about the...

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