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Released in 1999, The Blair Witch Project revolutionized the horror genre by pioneering the "found footage" subgenre and utilizing a groundbreaking, early internet-based viral marketing campaign that blurred the lines between fiction and reality. With a minimal budget, the film generated intense atmosphere through improvisation and psychological discomfort, creating an enduring legacy that shifted the focus from explicit gore to the fear of the unknown. Read more about its impact on the genre at The Conversation .