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    Review of Blair Witch (2016)

    JCU Paranormal Research GroupBy Updated:2 Mins Read
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    A Brief History

    Blair Witch (2016) is an American found footage psychological horror film being released in the United States on September 16 by Lionsgate.

    Digging Deeper

    Having seen the original and sequel, we were eagerly awaiting the latest installment of the “Witch.”  Slightly slow at first, the movie develops the characters, or should we say, victims, college age kids pursuing the mysterious disappearance of the sister of one of their group in the original incident.  The found footage “real” camera work is shaky and at times disorienting, but the effect on the audience is pure terror as it is easy to relate to the characters and their fears when things get very, very wrong.

    The film manages to throw just enough questions as to who and what is going on, and it is sprinkled with “jump” moments, although the sound effects accompanying some of those moments seem added just to accent the effect rather than to provide any realistic contribution to the veracity of the scene.  Casting is effective and acting is convincing, so while the film does not rely on spectacular special effects, the audience is held rapt anyway.  Blair Witch succeeds as a worthy member of the movie franchise and is a must see for fans of the original.  Personally, we found the film better than the first and second installments.  If you have ever been scared in the dark or felt claustrophobic by confined spaces, this movie should make you squirm.  Perhaps not a classic, but a horror movie worth seeing.

    In any event, we liked it…

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    Furthermore, we encourage our readers to join us in signing the petition here for Lionsgate to release an extended version of The Blair Witch Project.

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    Historical Evidence

    For more information, please see…

    Berlinger, Joe, dir.  Book of Shadows – Blair Witch 2.  Live / Artisan, 2001.  DVD + CD.

    Myrick, Daniel and Eduardo Sánchez, dir.  The Blair Witch Project.  Lions Gate, 2010.  Blu-ray.

    Stern, D.A.  Blair Witch: The Secret Confession of Rustin Parr.  Gallery Books, 2000.

    JCU Paranormal Research Group

    The John Carroll Paranormal Research Group is a student organization that seeks to find out more about the paranormal while being academically intent and focusing on establishing credibility. Founded in the Fall of 2013 by Eugene Claridge and Raymond Camma, the BooStreaks have held many informative meetings that have included guest speakers, such as Dr. Judith Cetina and Bill Kreji, who appeared on Ghost Hunters in 2009. The group has worked with the Ohio P.I.R.A.T.E.S., a paranormal team out of Akron, Ohio, to learn some of their methods and to hear about their work. The Paranormal Research Group has conducted investigations in the following locations: the Cleveland Agora Theatre, the Ohio State Reformatory, the Russell Rhodes Mansion (a.k.a. the Cuyahoga County Archives), and the Sandy Chanty Seafood Restaurant. John Carroll University has recognized the group both in the Carroll News and most importantly, as the "Outstanding Organization of the Year." Not only has the group been able to explore the paranormal subject and investigated historically important locations in Ohio, but members had the fortunate opportunity to see advance screenings of major motion pictures that feature the paranormal, particularly The Quiet Ones (2013). After one academic year, group membership had risen to about eighty members, who seek further journeys this upcoming year. Please check out our Facebook and Twitter pages!

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