Blair Witch was marketed as a game-changer by many horror aficionados, in the trailers, it was marketing as taking the found-footage genre to new, unseen heights. I'll start off being completely honest by saying I never really got the hype with the Blair Witch Project, for the most part, I feel that found-footage is a novelty act that hasn't aged well. With that being said, I was still excited for Blair Witch. I didn't really believe it'd be as great as everyone said, but I was optimistic and hopeful.
If nothing else, I can say I enjoyed Blair Witch more than Blair Witch Project. Though, it still wasn't what I'd call a terrific film. The biggest merits I would praise for the film would be about the likable enough cast, they aren't above-and-beyond, but the cast comprises a worthwhile ensemble which is different than what I thought about the original film. The biggest issue, however, is that the film offers nothing new and delivers little to write home about in the memorable moment department. As a matter of fact, I feel like the film is more-or-less just a louder version of the original, and while I prefer this one, all in all, it will feel undoubtedly safer and more run-of-the-mill for this generation.
It isn't the worst horror film I've seen this year, it isn't anywhere near the best, but it is what it is, not a game-changer, but a decent found-footage rehash.
Rating: 2.0 out of 5.0
If nothing else, I can say I enjoyed Blair Witch more than Blair Witch Project. Though, it still wasn't what I'd call a terrific film. The biggest merits I would praise for the film would be about the likable enough cast, they aren't above-and-beyond, but the cast comprises a worthwhile ensemble which is different than what I thought about the original film. The biggest issue, however, is that the film offers nothing new and delivers little to write home about in the memorable moment department. As a matter of fact, I feel like the film is more-or-less just a louder version of the original, and while I prefer this one, all in all, it will feel undoubtedly safer and more run-of-the-mill for this generation.
It isn't the worst horror film I've seen this year, it isn't anywhere near the best, but it is what it is, not a game-changer, but a decent found-footage rehash.
Rating: 2.0 out of 5.0