Blair Witch Haunts Blu-ray This January

November 1st, 2016 by Aaron Neuwirth

Nearly two decades after documentary filmmakers vanished in the groundbreaking film The Blair Witch Project, an investigative team searches for them and the truth behind their disappearance in Blair Witch, arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand January 3 from Lionsgate. From acclaimed filmmakers Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett (You’re Next), Blair Witch stars James Allen McCune (TV’s “The Walking Dead”), Callie Hernandez (La La Land), Brandon Scott (TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy”), Valorie Curry (American Pastoral), Corbin Reid (Words with Girls), and Wes Robinson (The Genius Code). An official selection of the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, this much-buzzed-about film will haunt viewers far beyond the closing credits.

“Horror will never be the same.”

— Brad Miska, Bloody-Disgusting.com

Blair Witch

There’s Something Evil Hiding in These Woods

The Sequel to the Game-Changing Horror Phenomenon

Arrives on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, and Digital HD January 3 from Lionsgate

SANTA MONICA, CA (November 1, 2016) – Nearly two decades after documentary filmmakers vanished in the groundbreaking film The Blair Witch Project, an investigative team searches for them and the truth behind their disappearance in Blair Witch, arriving on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand January 3 from Lionsgate. From acclaimed filmmakers Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett (You’re Next), Blair Witch stars James Allen McCune (TV’s “The Walking Dead”), Callie Hernandez (La La Land), Brandon Scott (TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy”), Valorie Curry (American Pastoral), Corbin Reid (Words with Girls), and Wes Robinson (The Genius Code). An official selection of the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, this much-buzzed-about film will haunt viewers far beyond the closing credits.

A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of their friend’s sister, who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a pair of locals offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods, but as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence. Slowly, they begin to realize the legend is all too real and more sinister than they could have imagined.

Get over 3 hours of bonus features on the Blair Witch Blu-ray and Digital HD, including an audio commentary with director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett, the “House of Horrors: Exploring the Set” featurette, and a 6-part Making-of documentary, “Never Ending Night: The Making of Blair Witch”. The DVD release includes the audio commentary and the “House of Horrors: Exploring the Set” featurette. The Blu-ray Disc of Blair Witch will feature a Dolby Atmos soundtrack remixed specifically for the home theater environment to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Blair Witch will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD for the suggested retail price of $39.99 and $29.95, respectively.

BLU-RAY/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

Audio Commentary with Director Adam Wingard and Writer Simon Barrett
Never Ending Night: The Making of Blair Witch (6-Part Documentary)

“Primal Fear: Story Origins”
“Ambiguous Loss: The Cast”
“P.O.V.: On Location”
“Trapped in the Time Loop: Editing”
“Distorted Reality: Music and Sound Design”
“The Reveal”

“House of Horrors: Exploring the Set” Featurette

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Audio Commentary with Director Adam Wingard and Writer Simon Barrett
“House of Horrors: Exploring the Set” Featurette

Trailer: https://youtu.be/nQbXrnqarhw
Website: www.BlairWitch.movie
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlairWitchMovie
Twitter: @BlairWitchMovie

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2016

Type: Theatrical Release

Rating: R for language, terror and some disturbing images.

Genre: Horror

Closed Captioned: NA

Subtitles: Spanish and English SDH

Feature Run Time: 89 Minutes

BD Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen (1.85:1)

DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen (1.85:1)

BD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio Optimized for Late Night Listening, English Descriptive Audio

DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English Descriptive Audio

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