Published on Monday, November 2, 2009 - 10:15am
Because You Saw PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, We May Now Get BLAIR WITCH 3!!
Merrick here...They'd pick up from where the original left off, pretending Blair Witch 2 never happened. The duo recently went on a drive through their original Blair Witch haunts, about a half hour from Sánchez's Maryland home, looking for inspiration.
They've worked up a treatment for a new story, which would involve original cast members Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams, albeit in smaller roles.
"We're at the step where we're about to pitch to Lionsgate, which owns the movie rights now. It's pretty much up to them. They can completely squash it or greenlight it."
...says THIS ARTICLE at The Star.
I seem to recall, a long long time ago, hearing that a third film would actually be a flashback/origin story chronicling the tale of the Blair Witch. Anyone else recall that? Seems like they're going to different direction now.
Before it hit theaters, I saw the first film in a dark house surrounded by big trees in spooky woods on a windy, moonless night. Scared the piss out of me. I haven't seen it since then...wonder if it holds up?
Reader Talkback
Really? Nov 2nd, 2009 i must be in the minority. Nov 2nd, 2009 Smart to ignore BW2. Nov 2nd, 2009 flashback/origin story Nov 2nd, 2009 Was on tv Saturday Nov 2nd, 2009 I'm sorry Nov 2nd, 2009 If done right, like the
original... Nov 2nd, 2009 blair witch vs blair monster Nov 2nd, 2009 It doesn't hold up - Nov 2nd, 2009 No origin story. Nov 2nd, 2009 Fool me once; shame on you... Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch vs. Predator Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch vs. Blair Waldorf Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch has a great
mythology to it Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch vs. Blair Warner Nov 2nd, 2009 I remember hearing about a
third story back in the day Nov 2nd, 2009 It doesn't hold up Nov 2nd, 2009 I vote for "Squash" Nov 2nd, 2009 Not that bad Nov 2nd, 2009 I wonder how much imput Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch vs. Blair Buttler Nov 2nd, 2009 I thought there WAS a Blair
Witch 3 already Nov 2nd, 2009 It's only the shock factor of
the first one that doesn't
hold up Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch 2 has the best
director commentary. Nov 2nd, 2009 THE SELMA BLAIR WITCH Nov 2nd, 2009 Cannibal Holocaust was hacked
by the Blair Witch folks Nov 2nd, 2009 Go here and tell me this
doesn't freak you the fuck
out!!! Nov 2nd, 2009 As was The Legend of Boggy
Creek Nov 2nd, 2009 --- Emperor --- Nov 2nd, 2009 THE BLAIR UNDERWOOD WITCH Nov 2nd, 2009 You want scary? Nov 2nd, 2009 Pathetic cash grab ahoy! Nov 2nd, 2009 LOL@Northlander Nov 2nd, 2009 by the time the blair witch
was out in Europe.. Nov 2nd, 2009 by the time the blair witch
was out in Europe.. Nov 2nd, 2009 Sequel? Nov 2nd, 2009 www.ellykedward.com =
creepiest shit on the internet Nov 2nd, 2009 I hope it's as good as Blair
Witch 2! Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch 2 was excellent,
smart horror. Nov 2nd, 2009 emeraldboy Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair From Facts of Life
Witch! Nov 2nd, 2009 The best shaky-cam fake doc
horror film was... Nov 2nd, 2009 REVENGE_of_FETT Nov 2nd, 2009 And NO ONE will watch it,
Eduardo... Nov 2nd, 2009 Whatever happened to Heather
Donohue? Nov 2nd, 2009 V'Shael Nov 2nd, 2009 Hey, Don't blame this on us! Nov 2nd, 2009 Are you still talking about
Sheila? Nov 2nd, 2009 Re-release The Poughkeepsie
Tapes! Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch 2 was ok Nov 2nd, 2009 Aint It Crap Now ... !?!?!? Nov 2nd, 2009 PARANORMAL was BORING SHIT Nov 2nd, 2009 AsimovDiedOfAIDS: That's
Blair Warner Nov 2nd, 2009 But do we need BW3? Nov 2nd, 2009 AsimovDiedOfAIDS: Heather's
got a farm back East... Nov 2nd, 2009 You Are Correct About the
Original (Unmade) Third Nov 2nd, 2009 Sorry amateurs, studio "Found
footage" films are far better Nov 2nd, 2009 Just saw BW2 this weekend... Nov 2nd, 2009 I read the spoilers for
PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Nov 2nd, 2009 Enough Origin story Nov 2nd, 2009 I'm not saying BW2 stopped me
from having sex... Nov 2nd, 2009 I'm sure this went from
nothing to "pitchable" Nov 2nd, 2009 Use that money and make a new
fucking story! Nov 2nd, 2009 Jesus Christ NO!!! Nov 2nd, 2009 I was one of those initially
turned off by BW2.. Nov 2nd, 2009 THE LINDA BLAIR WITCH Nov 2nd, 2009 THE BLAINE WITCH PROJECT Nov 2nd, 2009 THE BLADE WITCH PROJECT Nov 2nd, 2009 trailer was spookier than the
movie Nov 2nd, 2009 I'm with Mr. Nice Gaius... Nov 2nd, 2009 I walked out of the first one. Nov 2nd, 2009 I will say... Nov 2nd, 2009 Catvutt... Nov 2nd, 2009 Saw the original Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch 2 is one of the
worst movies EVER. Nov 2nd, 2009 You really mean Blair Witch 2 Nov 2nd, 2009 is there Nov 2nd, 2009 WAIT a minute. There was a
PART TWO????? Nov 2nd, 2009 Not sure how anyone can think
Blair Witch 2 sucked. Nov 2nd, 2009 Oh god no, Paranormal Activity
& Blair Witch Nov 2nd, 2009 I went in expecting a film. Nov 2nd, 2009 Will they also be ignoring
Bare Wench 1 & 2? Nov 2nd, 2009 To all the BLAIR WITCH and PA
haters... Nov 2nd, 2009 brassai2003 / PA ending Nov 2nd, 2009 The Last Broadcast. Nov 2nd, 2009 Ah yes, farming, real estate
and/or teaching drama Nov 2nd, 2009 Noooooooooooooooooooooooo Nov 2nd, 2009 BW2: Book of Shadows was an
awesome film Nov 2nd, 2009 by D_T Nov 2nd, 2009 What happened to the period
film BW3? Nov 2nd, 2009 Catvutt...Ghost Watch... Nov 2nd, 2009 I think the problem with.. Nov 2nd, 2009 LOL irony burn Nov 2nd, 2009 If you want scary.. Nov 2nd, 2009 PS Nov 2nd, 2009 Couldn't be any worse than the
first 2 Nov 2nd, 2009 Thanks! Nov 2nd, 2009 Ok wait.... Nov 2nd, 2009 D_T Nov 2nd, 2009 But in EMPIRE his month Nov 2nd, 2009 if the three actors are "dead"
doesn't it have to be a
prequel? Nov 2nd, 2009 BW was far better than PA Nov 2nd, 2009 ghostwatch??? Nov 2nd, 2009 what ever happened to myrick
and sanchez anyway Nov 2nd, 2009 The Blair Witch franchise has
a great backstory Nov 2nd, 2009 oisin5199 Nov 2nd, 2009 Maybe do a Back to the Future
thing where you Nov 2nd, 2009 I saw Blair Witch with a
packed house... Nov 2nd, 2009 I knew this would happen... Nov 2nd, 2009 The Blair Witch kids aren't
dead. They're in the Black
Lodge. Nov 2nd, 2009 It was bound to happen Nov 2nd, 2009 never seen it Nov 2nd, 2009 if you want to see someting
truly scary Nov 2nd, 2009 yeh everyone want to make
millions from investing 10
bucks Nov 2nd, 2009 Will people DEMAND THIS? Nov 2nd, 2009 Stupid sheep Nov 2nd, 2009 alienindisguise Nov 2nd, 2009 I'm one of the few that will
admit Nov 2nd, 2009 The Blair Monster from The
Thing-Project! Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch 2 was underrated Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch Nov 2nd, 2009 Squeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Nov 2nd, 2009 and oh yeah, Curse of the
Blair Witch was brilliant Nov 2nd, 2009 Recently watched it for the
first time since 6th grade.. Nov 2nd, 2009 Ok Nov 2nd, 2009 Nothing happens in Blair Witch Nov 2nd, 2009 I knew Paranormal Activity was
too good to be true. Nov 2nd, 2009 GHOSTS ARE NOT REAL!! Nov 2nd, 2009 WOW BOB, WOW! Nov 2nd, 2009 Curse of the Blair Witch Nov 2nd, 2009 BARF Nov 2nd, 2009 fuck it Nov 2nd, 2009 BLAIR WITCH PROJECT is one of
the worst films ever made... Nov 2nd, 2009 oisin5199: I totally agree
about the "documentary". Nov 2nd, 2009 I mean really, Blair Witch
INVENTED viral marketing. Nov 2nd, 2009 Fuck! Nov 2nd, 2009 BW2 sucked? Nov 2nd, 2009 Never saw BW in theaters Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch Holds Up Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch Was
Great...However... Nov 2nd, 2009 re: The Northlander Nov 2nd, 2009 Royston Lodge Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch Project Nov 2nd, 2009 It won't work because people
know what to expect Nov 2nd, 2009 Anyone see Altered? Nov 2nd, 2009 Altered was pretty good Nov 2nd, 2009 Since you saw something
cheap... Nov 2nd, 2009 Blair Witch 3 Nov 2nd, 2009 Paranormal Activity was
fucking fake.. Nov 2nd, 2009 The Tony Blair Witch Project Nov 2nd, 2009 BWP was the first reality type
series/movie Nov 2nd, 2009 As sequels go I'm more excited
about Sin City 2 rolling next
yea Nov 3rd, 2009 ....next year Nov 3rd, 2009 What was interesting then and
now... Nov 3rd, 2009 Blair Witch 2 sucked total
ass. Nov 3rd, 2009 Agreed, that last shot is
horrific... Nov 3rd, 2009 SK229 Nov 3rd, 2009 if it has to be done... Nov 3rd, 2009 There were action figures Nov 3rd, 2009 Maybe we can get an actual
fucking WITCH in this one? Nov 3rd, 2009 ZombieHeathLedger Nov 3rd, 2009 On the original BLAIR WITCH Nov 3rd, 2009 Monday was a bad day for me Nov 3rd, 2009 I'm just... so......
STARTLED!!!!! AAGGHHHHH!!!! Nov 3rd, 2009 HOW ABOUT CASTING SOME PERSIAN
KIDS THIS TIME Nov 3rd, 2009 YOU LIED TO ME YOU SON OF A
BITCH!!! Nov 3rd, 2009 Re: Northlander - Milking the
witch... Nov 3rd, 2009 SK229 Nov 3rd, 2009 OH JOY, BLAIR WITCH 3 Nov 3rd, 2009 They should remake Silent Hill Nov 3rd, 2009 They Sould Remake The Squaw
Man... Nov 3rd, 2009 They should remake Swamp Thing Nov 3rd, 2009 SEVENTH MOON Nov 4th, 2009
