What is suggested is much more terrifying than what is shown...

Rating: Null/10 (9 August 1999)

There are pretty much two types of horror movies these days: 1) the too-hip for their own good teenagers running around in a self-conscious kid oriented slasher flick kind, and 2) the 'Alien' and 'The Silence of the Lambs' direct to video rip-offs starring eighties cop shows and sitcom stars and talk-show hosts that usually contain one word in the title that is reminiscent from the latest horror theatrical hit(see 1) and is chock full of every cinematic cliche in the book. So imagine my suprise when the cast and crew of "The Blair Witch Project" created one of the most terrifying movies ever made. This movie works for many different reasons. One is that it brings terror to the average person again, which most classic horror movies do. Another is the fantastic and believable acting by the three main actors, which makes their descent into horror even more scary. But the main reason is the terror is suggested and the three filmakers stalker is never shown, making people use their imagination. This movie proves that a man's imagination is a lot scarier than the average gorefest.