The Blair Witch Project is getting a reboot from Lionsgate and as a
long-time horror fan I'm not convinced it's going to be any good

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:36:30 +0000

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The Blair Witch Project is getting a reboot in 2027 but I'm worried there's been a missed opportunity for more original horror.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Blair Witch Project reboot will be released on September 24, 2027 YouTube creator Dylan Clark will
direct the project Clark has already directed a number of horror shorts which are available for free on YouTube The Blair Witch Project is getting a
reboot, which will arrive in theaters worldwide on September 24, 2027. But of all the horror titles to reboot, I'm concerned this was a poor choice.

YouTube creator Dylan Clark has been announced as the director of the rebooted found footage horror movie, and there's no denying he's talented.
His YouTube channel features a number of effective short films you can watch for free. News of The Blair Witch Project 's reboot was confirmed by
Lionsgate on social media, where they shared the release date announcement. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

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A photo posted by on Is a Blair Witch Project reboot really necessary? YouTuber Curry Barker topped the horror charts with his original movie Obsession in 2026. (Image credit: Focus Features) That's the big question among horror fans right now, and I'm sure people have plenty of strong opinions about it.

I'm certainly excited for Dylan Clark to be working with Lionsgate, but in a world where YouTubers Kane Parsons' Backrooms and Curry Barker's Obsession
are dominating the box office with their original stories, I'm unsure we should rely on a YouTuber to reboot an iconic movie like The Blair Witch Project instead of creating something new. You may like Backrooms director on Hollywood's recent obsession with YouTube horror creators Something Very Bad is Going to Happen has two hidden horror movie Easter eggs A24's Backrooms horror movie has some creepy real-life marketing

Indeed, recent box office figures have shown that there's an appetite for original storytelling, with both Parsons and Barker receiving widespread acclaim for their horror movies.

Backrooms made $277.4 million from its $10 million budget, and Obsession
made $334.4 million from a budget of just $750,000 - incredibly impressive results which have no doubt caught the attention of Hollywood. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. It's clear that horror fans want something new, and I'm among them. The only way I can see The Blair Witch Project working is if it is completely stripped back and told from a
new angle.

But even so, perhaps a completely new found footage horror would have turned out better? When the original movie came out in 1999, it was exciting because it was an entirely fresh concept.

Curry Barker is currently working on a Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot , which I was initially apprehensive about too, but he confirmed that he would be focusing on lesser-explored characters. I truly hope that Dylan Clark takes a similar angle and offers something new when it comes to The Blair Witch Project.

Right now I'm not filled with much confidence, but as always I am open to being proved wrong. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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