Having not watched this since the very early 2000s I couldn't believe how well this held up. Everything just seemed so authentic even through the eyes of seeing so many found footage films. I'm not sure if it's a controversial opinion or not but I fell like Blair witch is still the greatest found footage video ever made.
I remember seeing this years ago on a "dodgy" vhs tape, and thought it was so-so. People salivated over the "lost footage" hype, which of course, wasn't anything new, as it had already been done 20 years earlier, by a certain Mr. Deodato.
@@pizowell Totally agree. I'm just saying that, I felt "Blair" didn't totally live up to all the hype it got. But kudos to the guys behind the scenes (promotion/hype etc.), it definitely garnered the mainstream audience's attention. I also saw "The Erotic Witch Project", which I personally found a little bit more uhhh... interesting?🤭
@@NotMorganFreeman. I agree... it's a little bit on the morbid/yawn side. But I don't think Deodato was hoping to win an Oscar for his efforts, but was aiming for a particular viewing public, and on that score, he got the results he was probably looking for, what with the huge ban the film received, and the films notoriety that it still retains today.
I remember walking into the theater wearing my jnco pants with my chain wallet thinking to myself, how is this legal to show in theaters. I remember the discussion we had on the ride home and my heart was heavy for the “victims”. As we got home I turned on the tv to watch a late night show and who comes out as a guest?!?! The freaking actors. My mind was blown away because I thought it was real! I was pissed and relived all at the same time. I was fooled! Great times
Hey piz man this video was great.. i forgot what amazing memories i had with this movie.. definitely will buy some edition of this film.. i dont have a regionB player so im guessing the imprint release? 🤔
At the time it was promoted as a real found footage movie. It was essentially pre internet , so little was known about it…once you know it’s just a shaky video movie, it kinda sucks… it was a big deal at the time, however.
Just a heads up, Second Sight has issued a disk replacement program because something is wrong with the soundtrack on the theatrical version. Won’t be getting a replacement until January unfortunately. I’m holding off to watch it until I get the replacement.
I saw the movie a lot of years after it came out do I was not misled by the hype. Even at that time I had seen direct-to-video movies that were a lot better. But what this movie had was an awesome publicity at the beginning of the internet no less. But I didn't find it that great as other horror fans that grew up with it. Good review and cool video Pizowell!👍
The blair witch games volume 1 2 and 3 are good i hear and it was only released on PC i am surprised it's not released on consoles or handholds like the switch which is a real shame too
Dude if you don't know you have to send them an email to get a replacement disc. There's a problem with the theatrical cut. I did the process and it's a chaos, I don't even know if they are gonna send me the disc 100%. No confirmation at all.
@@stevenburgess2856 Hello, I received a 2nd email that says literally: "Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting us recently regarding The Blair Witch Project replacement disc programme. If you have emailed us with either your 5 digit Second Sight order number and address, or your proof of purchase and address if purchased elsewhere, you do not need to do anything else. Please take this as confirmation we have received your email." So... is this a good sign? The problem is that this message DOESN'T CONFIRM ANYTHING. So I don't know 100% if my replacement disc is getting shipped in January, it is supposed to be alright in my case, but it's not a certain confirmation.
@@moomcmoosson1992 Hello, I received a 2nd email that says literally: "Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting us recently regarding The Blair Witch Project replacement disc programme. If you have emailed us with either your 5 digit Second Sight order number and address, or your proof of purchase and address if purchased elsewhere, you do not need to do anything else. Please take this as confirmation we have received your email." But dude, this doesn't really confirms YOUR CASE, this is a general case email.
@@moomcmoosson1992 Hello, I received a 2nd email that says literally: "Dear Customer... your proof of purchase and address if purchased elsewhere, you do not need to do anything else. Please take this as confirmation we have received your email." So this is a good signal right? Did you get the same thing?
Thanks!
Thank you!
No one can appreciate how significant this film was at the time. Truly a high mark in cinema.
Having not watched this since the very early 2000s I couldn't believe how well this held up. Everything just seemed so authentic even through the eyes of seeing so many found footage films. I'm not sure if it's a controversial opinion or not but I fell like Blair witch is still the greatest found footage video ever made.
I agree. It is the best found footage movie ever.
I agree.
I need this release in my collection urgently! Time for night walks in the forest
That was an awesome movie. That's the one that got me into paranormal activity movies
I picked up the deluxe version with 184 page book and Heather's diary that's a must-have for this movie
I got that in the mail today! What a great package.
Replacement discs will not be shipping until January according to Second Sight. I've already emailed them and I'm now on the waiting list.
Biggest hype in the 90’s.
I remember a few people who thought it was real.
I got the Collectors Edition in today! Can’t wait to watch it! Love this film!!
How do you get a copy in the US?
I'm surprised you being such a huge collector and a big fan of this movie you didn't go for the awesome version with the book and her diary
I took what I could get. It's sold out everywhere.
@@pizowell ugh crazy
I remember seeing this years ago on a "dodgy" vhs tape, and thought it was so-so. People salivated over the "lost footage" hype, which of course, wasn't anything new, as it had already been done 20 years earlier, by a certain Mr. Deodato.
For most people, this was the first found footage they'd ever seen. Cannibal Holocaust isn't exactly mainstream.
@@pizowell Not at all. I found Cannibal Holocaust quite boring.
@@pizowell Totally agree. I'm just saying that, I felt "Blair" didn't totally live up to all the hype it got. But kudos to the guys behind the scenes (promotion/hype etc.), it definitely garnered the mainstream audience's attention. I also saw "The Erotic Witch Project", which I personally found a little bit more uhhh... interesting?🤭
@@NotMorganFreeman. I agree... it's a little bit on the morbid/yawn side. But I don't think Deodato was hoping to win an Oscar for his efforts, but was aiming for a particular viewing public, and on that score, he got the results he was probably looking for, what with the huge ban the film received, and the films notoriety that it still retains today.
@@brucster99b2 Yeah I get that. It was the same time faces of death started circulating too I believe.
I remember the ad campaign....everyone thought it was real
I remember walking into the theater wearing my jnco pants with my chain wallet thinking to myself, how is this legal to show in theaters. I remember the discussion we had on the ride home and my heart was heavy for the “victims”. As we got home I turned on the tv to watch a late night show and who comes out as a guest?!?! The freaking actors. My mind was blown away because I thought it was real! I was pissed and relived all at the same time. I was fooled! Great times
Is this release region locked? Blair witch is in my top 5 favorite movies so I need this release!!
Yes, it is region B locked. I meant to mention that in the video, but forgot.
Hey piz man this video was great.. i forgot what amazing memories i had with this movie.. definitely will buy some edition of this film.. i dont have a regionB player so im guessing the imprint release? 🤔
This one is region B locked. I wasn't aware that the Imprint was all region.
At the time it was promoted as a real found footage movie. It was essentially pre internet , so little was known about it…once you know it’s just a shaky video movie, it kinda sucks… it was a big deal at the time, however.
Just a heads up, Second Sight has issued a disk replacement program because something is wrong with the soundtrack on the theatrical version. Won’t be getting a replacement until January unfortunately. I’m holding off to watch it until I get the replacement.
The audio issue only affects the theatrical cut.
I saw the movie a lot of years after it came out do I was not misled by the hype. Even at that time I had seen direct-to-video movies that were a lot better. But what this movie had was an awesome publicity at the beginning of the internet no less. But I didn't find it that great as other horror fans that grew up with it. Good review and cool video Pizowell!👍
I emailed them for a replacement disc but they never replied. I assume they will just ship it to me.
Piz this was my 1st dvd i ever brought
This was the first horror movie I watched in theaters with my own cash ...I also watched part two in the theaters 😢
I saw Book of Shadows opening weekend, too. I was...underwhelmed to say the least. The movie has grown on me quite a bit since though.
The blair witch games volume 1 2 and 3 are good i hear and it was only released on PC i am surprised it's not released on consoles or handholds like the switch which is a real shame too
are you going to bring some of the videos you did in 2011 back? you privatized some of them
Do you need a special region free blue ray player for this release
Yes, it is region B locked.
Never seen this one or really had interest in it. But I can respect it for what it is and peoples love for it. Just not my cup of tea.
Dude if you don't know you have to send them an email to get a replacement disc. There's a problem with the theatrical cut.
I did the process and it's a chaos, I don't even know if they are gonna send me the disc 100%. No confirmation at all.
Check your junk email folder. Its acting weird with Gmail accounts apparently.
@@stevenburgess2856 Hello, I received a 2nd email that says literally:
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting us recently regarding The Blair Witch Project replacement disc programme.
If you have emailed us with either your 5 digit Second Sight order number and address, or your proof of purchase and address if purchased elsewhere, you do not need to do anything else. Please take this as confirmation we have received your email."
So... is this a good sign? The problem is that this message DOESN'T CONFIRM ANYTHING. So I don't know 100% if my replacement disc is getting shipped in January, it is supposed to be alright in my case, but it's not a certain confirmation.
I nearly immediately got a response that they gonna ship the replacement disc to me, as soon as it becomes available.
@@moomcmoosson1992 Hello, I received a 2nd email that says literally:
"Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting us recently regarding The Blair Witch Project replacement disc programme.
If you have emailed us with either your 5 digit Second Sight order number and address, or your proof of purchase and address if purchased elsewhere, you do not need to do anything else. Please take this as confirmation we have received your email."
But dude, this doesn't really confirms YOUR CASE, this is a general case email.
@@moomcmoosson1992 Hello, I received a 2nd email that says literally:
"Dear Customer... your proof of purchase and address if purchased elsewhere, you do not need to do anything else. Please take this as confirmation we have received your email."
So this is a good signal right? Did you get the same thing?
I want it but not buying region free player to play it
Matrix totally ripped off dark city thank you
I ALWAYS LUJE YOUR REVIEWS BUT THIS FILM TO MEWAS SO BORINGILAUGHED ATEVERYONE WHO WERE SCARED BY IT
Ease up on the caps lock.
@@ghosty549 MEEDMNEWKEYBOARD ITS STUCK
Are you illiterate?
wtf
I'm waiting for the replacement disc for the wrong audio problem