Search - Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 on DVD

MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Violence, Adult Language, Substance Abuse, Sexual Situations Movie Release: 2000 DVD Release: 03/13/2001 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Studio: Live/Artisan Total Copies: 14 Genres: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Ensemble Film See Also: Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 [DVD/CD]

One of the most financially successful independent films of all time spawns a sequel that at once honors and confronts the pseudo-documentary style of the original in this follow-up to The Blair Witch Project. After The Blair Witch Project becomes a box-office smash, tourists begin to descend upon the small town of Burkittsville, MD, wanting to learn more about the truth and legend of the Blair Witch. Jeff Patterson is a local resident with a checkered past who sees a chance to make some fast money; he inaugurates "The Blair Witch Hunt," offering a tour of the woods where the ill-starred student filmmakers were lost. Four students from Boston sign up for the witch hunt, and end up spending the night camping near the home of notorious child murderer Rustin Parr. The next morning, they discover that they have no memory of a five-hour stretch of the previous night; as the day wears on, they realize they encountered something profoundly evil during their lost night in the woods, which has begun to manifest itself with a vengeance. Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 was the first dramatic feature directed by Joe Berlinger, who previously helmed the award-winning documentaries Brother's Keeper and Paradise Lost. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Kim Director - Kim Diamond
Jeffrey Donovan - Jeff Patterson
Erica Leerhsen - Erica Geerson
Tristen Skyler - Tristen Ryler
Stephen Barker Turner - Stephen Ryan Parker

A box-office dud, Blair Witch 2 may enjoy a reincarnation on DVD thanks to Artisan Entertainment. Picture and sound are both noteworthy. The 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer is a decent one, while Dolby Digital 5.1 gives the film's eerie sound design free rein to spook viewers. The extras are rather flaccid, though those with a DVD-ROM drive can enjoy deleted scenes, trailers, and so on. Director Joe Berlinger offers a very informative commentary, detailing the various video formats used to make the film and providing some great technical insights. Composer Carter Burwell also provides a scene-specific commentary. One of the more unique special features is entitled "The Secret of Esrever." Basically, the viewer watches a small featurette, then rewinds it to divine a series of clues. Using these clues while watching the feature reveals hidden images and other secrets. While nobody can say the feature isn't original, it's also kind of a hassle to get through, and the clues are rather ambiguous. Lastly, the flip side of the DVD includes the film's soundtrack. This too is a wildly original feature -- other film companies should take note. Overall, while few can champion the film within, this DVD presentation gets points for pushing the envelope. ~ Jeremy Brown, All Movie Guide