I’m a massive fan of the Blair Witch franchise, and I really hope this new entry finally takes a bold step forward. Personally, I don’t think we need another found footage film. The Blair Witch Project already perfected that format, and even Blair Witch revisited it. I’d love to see something different this time.
I want a more traditional horror approach almost like a The Conjuring style treatment. I went them to dive deeper into the lore like the legend of Elly Kedward, Eileen Treacle, Coffin Rock, just like “Curse of the Blair Witch” did but in a movie format. There’s so much mythology there that’s barely been explored on screen.
Blair Witch 2 had the right idea by expanding beyond found footage, but it ended up feeling messy, largely due to studio recuts and a lack of clear direction. It showed there’s potential for a different kind of Blair Witch story, it just wasn’t executed properly. Imagine a grounded, cinematic horror film that builds atmosphere, explores the history, and then fully leans into the supernatural presence haunting Burkittsville and the Black Hills. If done right, this could easily become one of the strongest sequels in the franchise.