15 Movies that altered real-life trends

By Sayan

Modified Jan 06, 2025 11:06 ET

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8) The Blair Witch Project (1999)

The Blair Witch Project (Image via Artisan Entertainment, Summit Entertainment)

The Blair Witch Project was released in 1999 and directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez. It followed three filmmakers who disappeared while documenting a local legend. The movie used shaky cameras and raw footage to make it feel real. Its marketing campaign relied on websites and fake missing-person reports to convince audiences it was based on true events. It became one of the most successful independent films ever made and set a new standard for horror movies. It also popularized the found-footage style, which later influenced films like Paranormal Activity. Its low-budget approach made it look realistic and unsettling.

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