Original Blair Witch team added to reboot after voicing outrage

Joshua Leonard in The Blair Witch Project. Photograph: Pathe/AllstarView image in fullscreenJoshua Leonard in The Blair Witch Project. Photograph: Pathe/AllstarThe Blair Witch ProjectOriginal Blair Witch team added to reboot after voicing outrageA new reboot of the 1999 horror hit will feature two of the original stars and the directing team as executive producersBenjamin LeeThu 30 Apr 2026 12.43 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 12.54 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe reboot of The Blair Witch Project will now boast those involved with the original as producers after they voiced their frustration.The 1999 indie smash was made for $35,000 but made $248m, becoming one of the most profitable films ever made.In 2024, a new take was announced from Lionsgate in conjunction with…

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