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niraxOct 25, 2016

watching this soft reboot as original BWP fan was true horror indeed.. flat characters, political correct character gathering, subpar performances, subpar reshooting of BWP scenes ("oh no we ran in circles?!? thats our camp!?!") utterlywatching this soft reboot as original BWP fan was true horror indeed.. flat characters, political correct character gathering, subpar performances, subpar reshooting of BWP scenes ("oh no we ran in circles?!? thats our camp!?!") utterly implausible character decisions. as said im a big fan of BWP and in general of lost footage movies. normally i cant get enough of them, but i decided to stop watching 3/4 throug the movie. it was just too insulting.… Expand

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Aaron_WassermanOct 13, 2016

I did not see the original Blair Witch, but I heard it is really good, this on the other hand, I went in fresh and despite being told it is exactly like the original, I still didn't enjoy myself. It was just boring, and stupid, and not scary.I did not see the original Blair Witch, but I heard it is really good, this on the other hand, I went in fresh and despite being told it is exactly like the original, I still didn't enjoy myself. It was just boring, and stupid, and not scary. Nothing about this movie was good except for maybe one disturbing part.… Expand

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MarigelpSep 26, 2016

Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible..

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00LiteyearSep 21, 2016

This film will make you feel empty. It's like a buffet of visuals but you get bloated without the fullness. In the end, it just raises hundreds of questions without any answers. For example, what's the blair witch? From watching the trailerThis film will make you feel empty. It's like a buffet of visuals but you get bloated without the fullness. In the end, it just raises hundreds of questions without any answers. For example, what's the blair witch? From watching the trailer you can see that the Blair Witch screams like a foghorn & airhorn, shakes the ground like a tyrannosauros rex, she can pick up tents from 100 feet in the air, voodoo, stick bones in wounds, emits light everywhere wherever. While there's nothing wrong with showing off more than what the first film did, there should be more development as would be expected out of a sequel. It was exactly the same as Blair Witch 1999 except with the new technological advances and CGI. The plot was just an excuse for a remake. The guy sees uploaded video footage from his sisters group disappearing 17 years, and believes an ugly ass zombie was his sister. The worst part is that there is no likeable character and their deaths still leave a bad taste in the mouth. If only there could've been some redeemable feature to wash it out with.… Expand

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ragethornSep 20, 2016

Let's get it out of the way. I love the Blair Witch Project. I will defend the Blair Witch Project until the day I die. A lot of people think, it was the marketing that skyrocketed the movie to success, but I disagree. I thought it was theLet's get it out of the way. I love the Blair Witch Project. I will defend the Blair Witch Project until the day I die. A lot of people think, it was the marketing that skyrocketed the movie to success, but I disagree. I thought it was the performances, the simple/basic premise and the way the film was shot to look like a "snuff" film if you will.

Blair Witch (2016) is no snuff film. It's clean. It's MTV. It's Hollywood. It's also hard to believe considering Wingard is directing the movie.

Let's start with the premise. James Donahue, who plays Heather Donahue's little brother from the original BWP, finds a video...on YouTube...who looks NOTHING like his sister...so he thinks it would be a great idea to go back into the woods where she disappeared and find out if she's still really alive.

Let's stop right there. I was immediately taken out of the movie within the first 5 minutes. The girl, looked nothing like Heather Donahue.

The reality is, this is no BWP and it's actually my fault for thinking that experience in my life would be duplicated but this is a bad movie in its own right.

The footage is all clean. The editing makes it look like a rock video. The noises are loud. There's no mystery at all. The scares are somewhat effective if jump scares still get to you. They annoy me, so don't listen to my review if you love jump scares. Instead of soft crackling of twigs, we're treated to the footsteps of a T-Rex.

The characters all made dumb decisions throughout. It had me throwing my arms up in the air.

Nothing supernatural or scary happens and when it does, you can barely see due to how shaky the cam gets, which is worth mentioning is worse than the original.

Adam Wingard & Simon Barrett stated they were huge fans of the original. I'm calling **** I'm going to go as far as saying you can't love the original BWP and like this. This was blasphemy. It was everything the original wasn't.

I will say they added some interesting ideas to the Blair Witch mythology, but I can do without.

I'm sorry my review is all over the place. I'm still pretty disappointed.

The last 10-20 minutes were easily the films most interesting part, as it leads to the finale but too much is shown. There's no mystery. It's outrageous and ridiculous. There's no mystery. The vale has been lifted. *sigh* 3/10… Expand

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MarcDoyleSep 30, 2016

I was terribly disappointed by this film. Absolutely loved the first film, and I'm a huge Wingard fan. Turned out to be a marriage made in hell. I was bored by the last 30 mins. Not a good thing for a horror-thriller.

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LamontRaymondSep 16, 2016

I was so fired up to see this when I saw that Adam Wingard ("You're Next" "A Horrible Way to Die" "V/H/S") was directing. And I saw The Blair Witch Project on its opening weekend, when it wasn't ENTIRELY clear whether the footage was real orI was so fired up to see this when I saw that Adam Wingard ("You're Next" "A Horrible Way to Die" "V/H/S") was directing. And I saw The Blair Witch Project on its opening weekend, when it wasn't ENTIRELY clear whether the footage was real or not - found footage wasn't a "thing" at that time. So perhaps I built up the possibilities and potential for this film far too much - regardless, it's a tremendous let-down. The actors are un-exceptional. The story is flat-out boring. They pulled a "Force Awakens" with the plot - mimicking the first FAR too much. And I read some critic say the last 20 minutes was essentially "Hardcore Henry" in the Blair Witch House - but that would be far too generous to this film, and it's an insult to "Hardcore Henry." Sorry folks, this is not one you should waste your time or money on. And Adam? I still love you, baby. Move on to an original work that you can really dig your teeth into.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeSep 16, 2016

Just another horror film. *yawn* Nothing to see people. They took something we loved... and turned it into nonsense filled of clichés. Stop trying to aim for the money and start aiming for the heart of the audience. It's no wonder why allJust another horror film. *yawn* Nothing to see people. They took something we loved... and turned it into nonsense filled of clichés. Stop trying to aim for the money and start aiming for the heart of the audience. It's no wonder why all these horror films are so bad nowadays.… Expand

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Rebecca31Sep 18, 2016

Settle down for an hour and a half of screaming in the woods, screaming in the dark, the sound of twigs snapping, trees falling and you guessed it, more screaming. The thing about the Blair Witch Project was it was new and original, it workedSettle down for an hour and a half of screaming in the woods, screaming in the dark, the sound of twigs snapping, trees falling and you guessed it, more screaming. The thing about the Blair Witch Project was it was new and original, it worked well once. To make a sequel you better have something new to add and I'm not just talking fancier cameras. So does this bring anything new to the genre? No it does not. Therefore, it's really not worth your time and not really recommended but if you've nothing better to do there are worse ways to spend your time. So you could take a trip out to the cinema or you could stay at home and watch the original, makes no difference.… Expand

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Jarhead335Sep 20, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give it a 3 because I feel this movie is more deserving of being in the negative than mixed category.

It's essentially the first Blair Witch with more jump scares and less innovative cinematography for its time, rife with plenty of moments that make little sense.

Seriously, the entire premise of the movie confounds me. Here are the highlights of confusion:

In his search for his missing sister of 15 years, our protagonist decides to pursue the mystery of her disappearance with a glee-filled, boozed-up romp in the woods she died in? Okie doke. Appearance of a strangely infested wound that looks for all the world like Alien is about to jump out of it, only to have the character die in a completely unrelated manner and never give us an explanation for what the heck that worm she pulled out of her leg was? Check. A strange ability for the video tape being captured before our eyes to warp through time and be the exact video tape that spurred our heroes into action in the first place, thus putting them in pursuit of their own deaths right off the bat, just to have that ending walked back without any explanation of how the video we're watching was also watched by the characters?! HALLELUJAH! Save your money and watch 2015's It Follows instead. That's actually a good movie.

And seriously, filmmakers, don't show us the damn witch. That ruins 90% of what made the original compelling.… Expand

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AcaciaSep 21, 2016

This is just not a very good movie. The whole handheld camera thing is overused and makes watching the movie too hard. Many, in fact too many, of the scares are bogus ones where one character frightens another by popping up in their faces.This is just not a very good movie. The whole handheld camera thing is overused and makes watching the movie too hard. Many, in fact too many, of the scares are bogus ones where one character frightens another by popping up in their faces. There are some good frights though once things really get going. But, overall, this movie is not much more than cheap thrills that may make tou scream, but they are nothing scary as it turns out. Save your money!… Expand

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overlordofgeekOct 14, 2016

I had never seen it in the previous films, but this is really ridiculous because everyone in the cinema when the film will continue the senseless have waited the end of aliens or something. is ridiculous.

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Spot21Sep 16, 2016

This was truly a terrible movie. Look, you can do shaky cam and jump scares all day as long as there is buildup and context. Just simply having abrupt edits and really loud noises means nothing, and quite honestly was extremely irritating asThis was truly a terrible movie. Look, you can do shaky cam and jump scares all day as long as there is buildup and context. Just simply having abrupt edits and really loud noises means nothing, and quite honestly was extremely irritating as a viewer. I just want to know who's idea it was to have 40+ minutes of the movie just being characters screaming each-others name in poorly lit forests and rooms. They should be fired.

I enjoy and respect the original movie so this was disappointing to say the least. I can appreciate the work the cast and crew put into this movie, but the foundation and direction this movie was built on was abrasively terrible. Aside from a few cool additions to the Blair Witch mythos, this was a horrendous movie that I regret not walking out on.… Expand

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inktomiSep 16, 2016

Dear Hollywood,

Look, I like movies. No, let's be honest, I love movies. But I do not like remakes or reboots. No need. If the original is done right, pic included, there really is no need to try and do it over. Let's talk about someDear Hollywood,

Look, I like movies. No, let's be honest, I love movies. But I do not like remakes or reboots. No need. If the original is done right, pic included, there really is no need to try and do it over.

Let's talk about some remakes Hollywood:
>The Thing
>Friday the 13th
>Nightmare on Elm Street

I could go on, but it makes me sad-and angry that you can't take a real risk and come out with something new and refreshing.

Found footage has been done, done and done some more. We really didn't ask for another one. Maybe you should have a talk with your "focus groups" and have them listen to us for once.

Nobody asks for remakes. We want NEW CONTENT, stuff we never seen or heard before. Not an old story wrapped up in a new CGI blanket.

Wait, I have an idea...are you ready?

Why don't you let del Toro make his version of At The Mountains of Madness. Wow, great idea right? And no **** love story in it either.

Thanks for listening, however, I doubt you did.

They get a reboot rating of 1.… Expand

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JDSCigano666Oct 16, 2016

The movie sucked just like everyone thought it would - better cover up the terrible writing by backtracking on the story. This is exactly what the writer did; instead of showing some integrity and standing by the poor attempt at portrayingThe movie sucked just like everyone thought it would - better cover up the terrible writing by backtracking on the story. This is exactly what the writer did; instead of showing some integrity and standing by the poor attempt at portraying the actual Blair Witch entity, he came up with a lame cover story once this movie tanked.

The original was a one-hit-wonder and dumb old Hollywood thinks they can still get rich off of it. This is why piracy is rife.… Expand

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CAP198462Sep 19, 2016

If I may quote Captain Edmund Blackadder "I was more impressed with the contents of my handkerchief last time I blew my nose." I cannot recommend this movie. As a comparison I would, not say "Suicide Squad," is a great movie, but I have notIf I may quote Captain Edmund Blackadder "I was more impressed with the contents of my handkerchief last time I blew my nose." I cannot recommend this movie. As a comparison I would, not say "Suicide Squad," is a great movie, but I have not said "don't see it," It's at least that good. Blair Witch, I will say, do not see it.… Expand

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thedaarkbattySep 19, 2016

Probably deserves a 5/10, but I am going to rate it a 0. Why? Jumpscares suck. Seriously, there is absolutely nothing remotely scary about a jumpscare. SpongeBob Squarepants could pop out behind you right now and scare you. It doesn't meanProbably deserves a 5/10, but I am going to rate it a 0. Why? Jumpscares suck. Seriously, there is absolutely nothing remotely scary about a jumpscare. SpongeBob Squarepants could pop out behind you right now and scare you. It doesn't mean SpongeBob is scary. Movies need to learn that jumpscares are the worst.… Expand

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ourtimehascomeSep 9, 2017

If you're looking for a great sequel to the original Blair Witch Project, look somewhere else. This poor man's reboot is marred by an awful script, bad acting and even worse directing. There's a few clever moments and one connecting it to theIf you're looking for a great sequel to the original Blair Witch Project, look somewhere else. This poor man's reboot is marred by an awful script, bad acting and even worse directing. There's a few clever moments and one connecting it to the original film, but overall is another of Wingard's terrible films. Visceral horror is traded for absolute shock. Nothing to see here.… Expand

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fr0punkJan 12, 2017

So forced and flat, I'd rather watch Blair Witch 2 over this thing. Found Footage flicks have been in the dumps for quit some time now. It's a risky genre to tackle, but this was a cringey flop and you can feel it about 1 minute into the movie.