The Blair Witch Project redefined horror with nothing more than three actors, a few cameras, and a week in the woods—and the chaos didn’t stop when the film ended. Between its improvised shoot, eerie alternate endings, and ties to real Maryland legends, the movie left audiences guessing what was real and what wasn’t. Fan theories kept the mystery alive, while lawsuits and disputes proved that the legacy of Blair Witch was every bit as unsettling as the film itself.
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“‘Witch’ trial may proceed, judge rules” by Janet Shprintz, February 8, 2008, Variety
“Suit Claims 'Blair Witch' Role” by CBSNews.com staff, August 3, 1999, CBS News
“The Blair Witch Project - 4 Alternate Endings” by The Blair Witch Archives, May 5, 2025, YouTube
“15 Fan Theories About 'The Blair Witch Project'” by Jodi Smith, December 9, 2021, Ranker
“Revisiting One of the Best Viral Marketing Campaigns of All Time” from Speaking Human
“Blair Witch Project embroiled in litigation” from The Guardian on February 10, 2000
“'Blair Witch' actors sue film's distributor” by Steve Irsay, Court TV, October 17, 2002, CNN
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