Interesting concept; but not nearly up to the hype

Rating: 4/10 (7 August 1999)

I just saw the Blair Witch Project and must say that I was disappointed.
My real disappointment is that I went into the film just hoping to be scared out of my wits. I found myself on the edge of my seat waiting for the moment when I would be so overtaken with fright that my stomach wouldn't be able to take it. That moment never came.
Were there moments of great tension? Yes. Were some of the events in the film freaky? Certainly. Was it the greatest horror movie ever? Hardly.
It was a very interesting concept, but in the end the most scary part of the film is that I found myself driving home woozy from the scattershot home video style.
I would not advise anyone not to see the Blair Witch Project, but I would warn not to expect too much.