Don't listen to the hype!!!

Rating: 6/10 (8 March 2001)

'The Blair Witch Project', not many people won't have heard of this film. Although directors Sanchez and Myrick are sitting pretty (che-ching!) after the box office success of this movie, many people came out from watching it very unsatisfied.
Basically, three student filmakers get lost in the woods while making a documentary about the 'Blair Witch'. They get lost in the woods and some weird stuff happens.
The directors cunningly set up a website making the whole thing out to be real, which is when 'Blair Witch mania' began.
By the time it was released over in Zone 2, it was riding on such a huge wave of hype that it was never going to satisfy the expectations that preceeded it. Therefore it is in my opinion that this movie is a victim of it's own success.
Personally I enjoyed the film. The trick was not to listen to all that was being said about it. I remember watching on T.V an interview with Myrick and Sanchez, talking about the response in America to the movie:
"How scary is the film?" the presenter asked.
"Well, people have been vomiting in the cinema while watching it and alot of peole have been unable to not cover their eyes!" replied Myrick.
Not that he was lying- but was this because people were scared, OR could it have been motion sickness from watching through a hand held camera??? I'll leave that one for you to decide. Definately worthwhile viewing.