I don't know if it's intentionally copied or not but this film is basically (as my title indicates) the same as the Blair Witch Project. There are obviously a few differences here and there, but the similarities are absolutely everywhere else. For instance -
1) The film starts the same with the interviewing of townsfolk about the local legend.
2l It's all fun 'n' games and anticipation until after a couple of days where they're on edge, wanting out, start arguing amongst themselves.
3) They get lost: Kate insists she knows where they're going but really doesn't: end up back at the very same place they've been before.
4) Someone moves/touches something they're not supposed to.
5) Campsite has been ransacked.
6) Ross & Kate hearing Paul's voice and go to try and locate him, leading to the penultimate ending.
7) Kate's "I'm sorry" speech.
8) A "gift" has been left at the campsite.
9) Even the group is the same; 2 guys and 1 girl.
The film could have been written practically AS the Blair Witch but have just the legend changed on what their documentary is supposed to be about.
And speaking of documentaries, this film doesn't have a documentary feel about it, unlike the Blair Witch (one of the very few things differing between each film). This has more of an actual film feel about it with the three main cast members playing tourists instead of documentarians. It's just like they're out for a 3 day trek in the Arizona desert. Also, for supposed documentarians, it's very strange how when something happens they don't even view it back to see what DID happen, even out of curiosity.
The main cast do OK with what they're supposed to do though, but let's face it; there's nothing challenging them to up their game here especially when the story is far from original.
This is very so-so but it's hard to escape from the Blair Witch when watching which does ruin the viewing because you just end up making comparisons. A pretty bland outing with a "watch a forget" kind of feel at the end.
1) The film starts the same with the interviewing of townsfolk about the local legend.
2l It's all fun 'n' games and anticipation until after a couple of days where they're on edge, wanting out, start arguing amongst themselves.
3) They get lost: Kate insists she knows where they're going but really doesn't: end up back at the very same place they've been before.
4) Someone moves/touches something they're not supposed to.
5) Campsite has been ransacked.
6) Ross & Kate hearing Paul's voice and go to try and locate him, leading to the penultimate ending.
7) Kate's "I'm sorry" speech.
8) A "gift" has been left at the campsite.
9) Even the group is the same; 2 guys and 1 girl.
The film could have been written practically AS the Blair Witch but have just the legend changed on what their documentary is supposed to be about.
And speaking of documentaries, this film doesn't have a documentary feel about it, unlike the Blair Witch (one of the very few things differing between each film). This has more of an actual film feel about it with the three main cast members playing tourists instead of documentarians. It's just like they're out for a 3 day trek in the Arizona desert. Also, for supposed documentarians, it's very strange how when something happens they don't even view it back to see what DID happen, even out of curiosity.
The main cast do OK with what they're supposed to do though, but let's face it; there's nothing challenging them to up their game here especially when the story is far from original.
This is very so-so but it's hard to escape from the Blair Witch when watching which does ruin the viewing because you just end up making comparisons. A pretty bland outing with a "watch a forget" kind of feel at the end.