The Blair Witch Project
“Everything you've heard is true.”
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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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-20
Top Cast
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Heather Donahue
Heather Donahue
Joshua Leonard
Joshua Leonard
Michael C. Williams
Michael Williams
Bob Griffin
Short Fisherman
Jim King
Interviewee (uncredited)
Sandra Sánchez
Waitress
Ed Swanson
Fisherman With Glasses (uncredited)
Patricia DeCou
Mary Brown
Mark Mason
Man in Yellow Hat (uncredited)
Susie Gooch
Interviewee with Child (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
DVD
Festival / Special Debut
July 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 22, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$248.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4143.98x
+$248.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick
- Original Score
- Tony Cora
- Original Title
- The Blair Witch Project
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $60K
- Worldwide Gross
- $248.6M
- Production Studios
- Haxan Films, Artisan Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez
Eduardo Sánchez, Daniel Myrick
Tony Cora
Neal Fredericks, Hector Lopez
Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez
Robin Cowie, Gregg Hale, Bob Eick, Kevin J. Foxe
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Myrick
Director
Eduardo Sánchez
Director
Robin Cowie
Producer
Gregg Hale
Producer
Tony Cora
Original Music Composer
Neal Fredericks
Director of Photography
Eduardo Sánchez
Writer
Daniel Myrick
Writer
Daniel Myrick
Editor
Eduardo Sánchez
Editor
Ben Rock
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blair Witch Project
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What is The Blair Witch Project about?
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.
Who directed The Blair Witch Project?
The Blair Witch Project was directed by Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sánchez.
Who stars in The Blair Witch Project?
The principal cast of The Blair Witch Project includes Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams, Bob Griffin, Jim King.
When was The Blair Witch Project released and how long is it?
The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Blair Witch Project?
The Blair Witch Project had a reported production budget of $60K and grossed $248.6M at the worldwide box office (4143.98 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Blair Witch Project?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blair Witch Project was composed by Tony Cora.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blair Witch Project?
The Blair Witch Project holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).