Episode 126 : The Blair Witch Project

In 1999, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland... or at least that's what audiences were led to believe. We’re venturing into the Black Hills Forest to revisit The Blair Witch Project—the independent horror film that changed the genre forever. We’ll explore the origins of the film, unconventional production, the importance of the cast, the groundbreaking marketing campaign that convinced many viewers the story was real & the lasting impact the film had on horror, found footage & internet culture. From stick figures hanging in the trees to one of the most unforgettable endings in horror history, we're discussing what made The Blair Witch Project a phenomenon & whether its scares still hold up more than 25 years later. Grab your map, don't kick it into the creek & try not to get lost.