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The words on screen which open "The Blair Witch Project" are somewhat manipulative, since this documentary of filmmakers disappearing in the woods is moreover mocked and staged. Haxan films, the responsible minds behind this Sundance Film Festival hit, have pulled out all the stops to convince the world that what they shall see is indeed fact, filmed in a style which dialogue is easily improvised, and situations are lifelike. There's a Sci-Fi channel exclusive telling of the "Curse of the Blair Witch," TV spots focusing in on vivid cries of terror, and even an official website with journals documenting these filmmakers' frightful journey (up to a point). All of these efforts may seem somewhat ridiculous in convincing audiences that the movie is completely factual, but nevertheless they are needed, and appropriate, to help set up the movie itself. Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez, the directors, know for a fact that...

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