It was revealed at Comic Con this weekend that the found footage film The Woods is actually a sequel to the 1999 horror blockbuster The Blair Witch Project. The sub-par sequel to Blair Witch, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 ,was released in 2000, but it was met with not so good reviews and poor box office. Here is the official synopsis of Blair Witch:
“A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of James’ sister who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a pair of locals offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods, but as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence. Slowly, they begin to realize the legend is all too real and more sinister than they could have imagined.”
Blair Witch is scheduled for a September 16, 2016 release.