The Blair Witch Project
The Class of 1999
"I'm afraid to close my eyes, I'm afraid to open them."
In the summer of 1999, a low-budget indie horror film stormed into theaters and redefined an entire genre. Conceived by two recent film school grads and shot with no stars, no studio backing, and almost no money, THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT became a full-blown cultural event—and the most profitable independent film of all time.
In this episode, we trace the incredible story behind the making of THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: from its early concept during film school through its unconventional production, improvisational style, and groundbreaking marketing campaign. We unpack how it popularized the found footage format, blurred the line between fiction and reality, and tapped into a pre-digital moment when moviegoers weren’t quite sure what was real.
It was lightning in a bottle—and a turning point for horror cinema.
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ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS:
Andrew C. | Andy Lancaster | asotirov | Benjamin Yates | Caverly | Curt M. | Elton Novara | Justin V. | Nate Izod | Nathan Kelley | Robert Stinson
CAST & CREW
Directed by: Daniel Myrick | Eduardo Sánchez
Written by: Daniel Myrick | Eduardo Sánchez
Produced by: Gregg Hale | Robin Cowie
Cast: Heather Donahue | Michael Williams | Joshua Leonard
Cinematography: Neal Fredericks
Edited by: Daniel Myrick | Eduardo Sánchez
Music by: Tony Cora
Release Date: January 23, 1999 (Sundance) | July 14, 1999 (USA)
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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