Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 [DVD/CD]

Director: Joe Berlinger Joe Berlinger

Overview

"The sequel to one of the most successful independent horror films of all time, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 has been given a well-executed presentation for this DVD release. The film has been given a letterboxed transfer in the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1, which is also enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The original English-language soundtrack appears in Dolby Digital 5.1, while alternate dubbed tracks in Spanish and French have been mastered in Dolby Digital Surround. No subtitles have been included, though the feature is closed-captioned in English. Bonus materials include a commentary track from director Joe Berlinger, commentary on selected scenes from composer Carter Burwell, and a performance from the rock band Godhead. This disc also features CD and DVD-ROM content; the CD side features Burwell's original score as well as songs from Godhead and Tony Iommi, while the DVD-ROM material includes biographies of the cast and crew, notes on the film's production, and links to related Internet websites."

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/2001
UPC:	0012236117032
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	R
Source:	LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:30:00
Sales rank:	45,387

Special Features

The Secret of Esrever"; Audio commentary by director Joe Berlinger; Select scene commentary with composer Carter Burwell; Live performance by the band Godhead; DVD-ROM: Web link access to exclusive never-before-seen footage and other extras; Cast and crew information; Production notes; Digitally mastered; Scene access; Interactive menus; Bonus CD, including complete Carter Burwell film score and tracks from Godhead, Tony Iommi, and Steaknife

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Stephen Barker Turner	Stephen
Tristen Skyler	Tristen,Actor
Erica Leerhsen	Erica
Kim Director	Kim
Jeffrey Donovan	Jeff
Kurt Loder	Himself
Chuck Scarborough	Himself
Bruce Reed	Burkittsville Resident No. 1
Lynda Millard	Burkittsville Resident No. 2
Deb Burgoyne	Burkittsville Resident No. 3
Joe Berlinger	Burkittsville Tourist No. 1
Sara Phillips	Burkittsville Tourist No. 2
Lanny Flaherty	Sheriff Cravens
Pete Burris	MBI Man No. 1
Briton Green	Stoner No. 1
Erik Jensen	Stoner No. 2
Peggy K. Chang	Foreigner No. 1
Tony Tsang	Foreigner No. 2
Anja Baron	Foreigner No. 3
Andrea Cox	Burkittsville No. 4
Kevin Murray	Doctor
Keira Naughton	Nurse
Lauren Hulsey	Eillen Treacle
Ed Sala	MBI Man No. 2
Tyler Zeisloft	Teenager No. 1
Richard Kirkwood	Teenager No. 2
Justin Fair	Teenager No. 3
Raynor Scheine	Rustin Parr
Brilane Bowman	Ham Lady
Kennen Sisco	Peggy
Robert M. Kelly	MBI Man No. 3
Dina Napoli	Reporter, WBAL
Landra Booker	Reporter, Fox 45
Jaqui Allen	Reporter
Sloane Brown	Reporter, WJZ 13
Carter Burwell	Composer

Technical Credits

Joe Berlinger

Dick Beebe

Neal Marshall

Jon Bokenkamp

Joe Berlinger	Director,Screenwriter
George Aguilar	Stunts
Will Cantler	Casting
Bill Carraro	Producer
Daniel Myrick	Executive Producer,Producer
Edurado Sanchez	Executive Producer
Bernard Telsey	Casting
David Vaccari	Casting
Dick Beebe	Screenwriter
Eduardo Sánchez	Executive Producer
Pat Moran	Casting
Joe Adams	Casting
Jay Meagher	Sound/Sound Designer
Neal Marshall	Screenwriter
Jon Bokenkamp	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

The Blair Witch Project had a boring core idea (three people lost in the woods), but the verve of the filmmakers made it work. The verisimilitude the film achieved put the audience in the woods with those very distinct personalities. Book of Shadows starts with a great premise. Having people tour the fictional location of the original film provides fertile ground to add to the mythology of the first film, while simultaneously poking fun at its gargantuan success. The major problem with Book of Shadows is laid out by one of the main characters. He informs the others, "Videotape doesn't lie." The audience is treated to video images of the gang committing horrible acts they don't remember performing. Other events occur, but then the audience sees them differently on videotape. The viewer has no ability to discern what actually transpired that night. Since there seem to be no rules for the audience to follow, and not a single interesting character to care about, frustration and apathy set in. Blair Witch worked because the real world was palpable. Since the audience never saw anything that wasn't plausible, there was no need for them to question their suspension of disbelief. The original film felt like an inspiration, but the follow-up feels like a construction.