The Blair Witch Project is the latest classic horror to receive the remake treatment.
Following their collaboration on Imaginary, Blumhouse and Lionsgate will remake the landmark 1999 horror film which was credited for reviving the found footage genre, inspiring smash hits such as Paranormal Activity and Cloverfield.
Jason Blum announced the news at CinemaCon, with the film marking the first in a multi-picture agreement between Blumhouse and Lionsgate reimagining classic horror films (per Variety).
Plot details, casting, and a release date for the new film are yet to be announced. The original followed documentary filmmakers Heather (Heather Donahue), Mike (Michael C. Williams), and Josh (Joshua Leonard) as they set out to Burkitsville, Maryland, to uncover the legend of the Blair Witch.
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As they venture into the woods in search of the truth about the myth, they soon begin to witness strange phenomena that quickly escalate to full-blown, life-threatening terror as they lose their bearings, their supplies, and their minds.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson described the remake as a "new vision for Blair Witch that will reintroduce this horror classic for a new generation."
He continued in a statement: "I have been incredibly fortunate to work with Jason many times over the years. We forged a strong relationship on The Purge when I was at Universal, and we launched STX with his film The Gift.
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"There is no one better at this genre than the team at Blumhouse. We couldn't be more pleased to be working with them on this and other projects we look forward to revealing soon."
Blum added: "I'm very grateful to Adam and the team at Lionsgate for letting us play in their sandbox. I'm a huge admirer of The Blair Witch Project, which brought the idea of found footage horror to mainstream audiences and became a true cultural phenomenon.
"I don't think there would have been a Paranormal Activity had there not first been a Blair Witch, so this feels like a truly special opportunity and I’m excited to see where it leads."
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Rebecca is a freelance journalist who specialises in TV and film. After beginning her career as a digital entertainment journalist for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, she embarked on a freelance career in 2021 contributing to the likes of Metro UK, The Sun, WhatCulture, Screen Rant, FilmHounds Magazine and more.
Her particular field of interest is horror cinema and she has written for genre publications such as Ghouls Magazine and Moving Pictures Film Club.
