But soon enough, they find themselves in a situation they are unable to get out of. Set 20 years after the events of the first film, the story of Blair Witch follows the brother of one of the earlier characters who teams up with his friends & a couple of local guides to venture into the same forest to look for his missing sister, after a previously retrieved footage hinted that she may still be alive & out there somewhere. However, not only did the film prove me wrong but it has got to be one of the absolute dullest, pointless & lifeless sequels ever made. The fact that the director’s chair was being helmed by the creator of “You’re Next” & “The Guest” planted a belief that it may actually turn out to be at least somewhat engaging & entertaining. There’s only one reason why Blair Witch was even on my radar: Adam Wingard. Related Read to Blair Witch (2016) : 20 Underrated Horror Movies of 2010s
After all, cashing in on the success of the original is a far safer choice compared to investing in an original vision. But we are living in an age where film classics aren’t allowed to rest in peace until their legacy has been totally obliterated by unnecessary sequels, prequels, reboots & remakes. Looking back today, it still remains the most influential example of found-footage horror. Though that faux documentary featured a serviceable plot structured around a made-up myth, the way it was filmed, promoted & sold to the filmgoing audience is what turned it into a resounding critical & box-office success, and catapulted it to an instant classic status. The Blair Witch Project was a watershed event for its genre.
Blair Witch : A downright bland sequel that, despite treading the same path, lacks all the ingredients that made its predecessor work.
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