Review of The Blair Witch Project (1999) by Jess M — 17 Apr 2013

I should start by saying that my opinion of this film is clouded by a great holiday in the US during which I first watched it. Anyway, as most people will know by now, the film was shot on a low budget and it's intention is to scare so avoid it if you're prone to vivid nightmares!

The film starts by explaining that three students went to the woods to investigate the Blair Witch incidents. The students disappeared but the film you are about to watch is what was recovered from their equipment. As is often the case with such films, there isn't a lot of action but the tension is pumped up by spooky shots of the surrounding woods and unexplained noises. I'm not a believer in vodoo and witchcraft so in theory there was nothing to scare me but I have to admit to being frightened occasionally by the film. Thankfully not enough to disrupt my sleep though.