The Blair Witch Conspiracies

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of conspiracy theories and horror through the lens of The Blair Witch Project and a new mockumentary.

What do conspiracy theories, viral folklore, and The Blair Witch Project have in common? The power to make people question what’s real. Actor, writer, and director Michael Perry Jr. joins host Bruce Marvel to talk about his new comedy mockumentary, The Conspiracists. The conversation spirals into first-time memories of seeing The Blair Witch Project, the paranoia and viral mystery that made it a cultural phenomenon, and the unforgettable horror films that stuck with them long after the credits rolled. From found footage fear to conspiracy-fueled comedy, this episode dives into how horror, myth, and storytelling blur the line between what’s real and what we want to believe. Learn more about the mockumentary film: https://theconspiracists.com/

People in this episode

Host: Bruce Marvel

Guest: Michael Perry Jr.

Topics covered

• conspiracy theories
• viral folklore
• horror films
• found footage
• storytelling
• cultural phenomenon

Keywords

• Blair Witch Project
• conspiracy theories
• mockumentary
• horror films
• viral folklore
• found footage
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Blair Witch Project, The Conspiracists

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