The Witch Movie Project Ep 5 - 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999) vs 'The VVitch' (2015)

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In this thrilling episode of The Witch Movie Project, hosts Courtney Pearl and Just Blane venture into the haunting realms of "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) and "The Witch" (2015). These films have not only defined genres but have also left lasting impressions on audiences worldwide.

 

Join Courtney and Blane as they unravel the terrifying and innovative storytelling techniques that made "The Blair Witch Project" a cultural phenomenon, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Discover the genius behind its marketing strategy and how it sparked a wave of found footage films. Then, delve into the atmospheric and historically accurate world of "The Witch," directed by Robert Eggers. Explore the chilling themes, symbolic imagery, and the masterful use of natural lighting that create an immersive 17th-century experience.

 

(00:00) Crescent communities present the Witch movie project. This is the found footage version of our podcast

(02:48) People thought after the movie came out, the Blair witch was real

(06:14) This is the first time I actually watched the movie

(11:21) This movie, relic movie thinking. Movie history, right? Movie relics. Maybe we should go out there and find that thing

(11:55) The banter and everything in the movie seems so natural because they were not given scripts

(17:04) There's one crazy scene in there where it's pitch dark

(21:06) Some of the best movies are the most polarizing

(23:14) The movie was created out of folklore of witches being in the woods

(29:28) Would you watch this movie again? Did you like it

(32:12) Robert Eggers' latest film is set in the 1630s

(33:17) This movie, though, the atmosphere, uh, it's bleak

(33:55) The Puritans are banished from England because they don't believe church is rigid

(39:01) I love the spoken dialogue in this movie. I love the way they talked

(40:52) Robert Eggers just did Nosferatu, which is awesome

(42:11) The folklore behind witches taking babies and children is very common

(43:40) The silver cup is missing, and their corn is failing

(46:22) You mentioned the corn being fungus in the background of the movie

(47:59) Matt: Did you think that Thomasin was a witch the entire time

(51:24) There's a part where mercy and Jonas cannot finish Lord's prayer

(55:54) There's a lot of folklore around witches. Like they can shape shift into animals

(01:00:24) What about black Phillip overall? Tell us about Black Phillip and the goat lore

(01:07:35) These women have nobody telling them what to do in 24 movies

(01:08:42) What's your final thought on the witch? I think that the thread of both

(01:09:50) Robert Eggers' vovitch the witch was an incredible watch

(01:11:31) Courtney: That's a nightmare inducing shot. It is. I had to go back and rewind it

(01:12:20) You got to decide out of those two movies which one you liked best

 

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for an unforgettable event on October 26, presented by Novel Daybreak by Crescent Communities. Enjoy a live podcast taping, movie screening, and a spine-chilling costume contest with fantastic prizes from Land of a Thousand Hills coffee shop. Whether you're a fan of found footage or atmospheric horror, this episode is a must-listen.

 

The Blair Witch Project (1999) [IMDb: The Blair Witch Project (1999)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185937/)

The Witch (2015) [IMDb: The Witch (2015)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4263482/)

Robert Eggers [Robert Eggers - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3211470/)

Anya Taylor-Joy [Anya Taylor-Joy - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5896355/)

Ralph Ineson [Ralph Ineson - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0408591/)