Go in knowing nothing

Rating: Null/10 (22 December 1999)

Unfortunately, due to the preposterous amount of hype surrounding this film, almost everyone who sees it has a pretty good idea what the storyline is. This is a shame, because it means that if you've seen any of the TV shows about the movie, this will greatly spoil the effectiveness of the film. When viewed as a piece of fiction, the Blair Witch Project is not particularly scary. If approached as a factual documentary, it is much spookier. The moral is this; find out as little as possible about the film before you see it. It is also important to note that anyone expecting another teen hack-and-slash gorefest and a storyline off the back of a cornflakes box will not enjoy this film. Appreciate the fact it was made for less than $30,000 and admire the idea behind the film and you will. This film requires you to use your imagination a little if you want to experience it fully.