"The Bogey's Witch Project" is a popular urban legend and ghost story that has been circulating for many years. The story revolves around a group of friends who decide to venture into an old, abandoned house in their town, rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a witch. According to the legend, the house was once owned by a witch named Agatha who was accused of curses and black magic. It is said that Agatha practiced her witchcraft in secret, performing dark rituals and summoning evil spirits. Eventually, the townspeople discovered her activities and grew fearful of her powers. One night, a group of brave individuals decided to confront Agatha and put an end to her wicked deeds.
Don’t expect anything even remotely as funny in “The Willie Witch Projects,” though. It follows three black filmmakers in search of the mythical Willie Witch public housing project that’s supposedly built in the mythical woods outside of South Central LA. John is the ambitious leader of the operation, Double D is a money-hungry buffoon and Eugene is a ridiculous gay stereotype. You better believe he’s sassy! The jokes are so obvious, some are even used in other episodes in The Bogus Witch Project (reaffirming its feel as a contest, with no creative flow between segments).
The only hints that there might be some money or juice behind the scenes are the appearance of Shore in the titular sketch and the relatively well-made if only slightly less annoying than Robot Chicken faux commercials that run between the films, featuring comedians like Michael Ian Black and Jerry Minor. In Burkittsville in the 1940s, an old hermit named Rustin Parr came down from the Black Hills Forest saying he was finished -- he d killed seven children in his woodland home and blamed their deaths on the Blair Witch.
One night, a group of brave individuals decided to confront Agatha and put an end to her wicked deeds. They stormed her house and accused her of witchcraft. The confrontation grew violent, and in the chaos, Agatha was killed in the struggle.
The Bogus Witch Project (2000)
Ah, the year 2000. ‘Twas a simpler time: pre-9/11, pre-dot-com bubble burst, pre-Dancing With the Stars. Back then, Britney Spears’s vagina was still intact, Rosie O’Donnell was still the sexually ambiguous “Queen of Nice” and Blair Witch Project spoofs were still a viable form of artistic expression. Looking at it today, The Bogus Witch Project is dated, insipid and unfunny, but back then, it was…just insipid and unfunny.
I’m not sure how this movie — which gathers five short Blair Witch parodies — came about, but it feels like the result of a contest to win lunch with Pauley Shore or something. As you can expect, the entries are amateurish and uninspired. The only hints that there might be some money or juice behind the scenes are the appearance of Shore in the titular sketch and the relatively well-made (if only slightly less annoying than Robot Chicken) faux commercials that run between the films, featuring comedians like Michael Ian Black and Jerry Minor.
Among their many problems, the spoofs are too Los Angeles-specific, featuring titles like “The Bel Air Witch Project,” “The Griffith Witch Project” and “The Watts Bitch Project.” As you might suspect, the latter finds three white filmmakers going to the mostly black “hood” of Watts to investigate an urban legend about a killer crackhead. Easy gags abound, from attempts by the white kids to “be down” to the stereotyped thugs and pimps to jokes involving 40-ounce malt liquor bottles and crack pipes. The only time I cracked a smiled was when Hillary reassures the guys by reasoning, “Watts is in South Central. If we keep going north, we gotta hit white people some time…or at least Koreans.”
Don’t expect anything even remotely as funny in “The Willie Witch Projects,” though. It follows three black filmmakers in search of the mythical Willie Witch public housing project that’s supposedly built in the mythical woods outside of South Central LA. John is the ambitious leader of the operation, Double D is a money-hungry buffoon and Eugene is a ridiculous gay stereotype. You better believe he’s sassy! The jokes are so obvious, some are even used in other episodes in The Bogus Witch Project (reaffirming its feel as a contest, with no creative flow between segments).
“The Blair Underwood Project,” easily the worst of the ones not starring Pauley Shore, doesn’t actually contain any black characters, but it revolves around three out-of-work actors looking to deliver a script to Blair Underwood. No doubt valuing his career, Underwood doesn’t appear. There isn’t time in these short films to establish any character or story depth, but there is enough time to be funny…and none of them manage to do so. They all follow the basic Blair Witch structure: optimistic searching, getting lost, panicking, hearing noises at night, the close-up “I’m so sorry” speech and the final “standing in a corner” shot. Once through this familiar territory is enough. Five times is just cruel.
Frankly, the most interesting part of the Bogus Witch DVD is that there’s a hidden Easter egg feature: a ’70s O.J. Simpson documentary — entitled, prophetically enough, Juice on the Loose — directed by George Romero! Anyone up for a sequel?
“When I’m drunk, it says FUBU.” “Can’t a man rape a tree in peace. ” You should see Florida. Security camera footage of The Great Pillsbury Massacre of ’91. Pauley Shore, professional ass. The press couldn’t get enough of Pam’s dildo hat.
It is said that before dying, Agatha placed a curse on the house and anyone who dared to enter. Over the years, the abandoned house became a place of mystery and fear. Local legends told of strange occurrences and sightings of Agatha's ghost. Many claimed to have heard eerie voices and witnessed objects moving on their own. The legend of "The Bogey's Witch Project" began to spread, intriguing those who were curious about the supernatural. In recent times, a group of friends decided to investigate the legend and document their experiences. Equipped with cameras and recording devices, they entered the house, determined to capture the spirit of Agatha on film. Their journey into the haunted house became known as "The Bogey's Witch Project." As the friends explored the dilapidated house, they experienced unexplainable phenomena. They heard whispers in empty rooms, witnessed objects levitating, and felt an intense sense of dread. The atmosphere grew increasingly eerie, and tension between the friends heightened. As the days went by, the group's sanity started to unravel. They grew paranoid, blaming each other for the strange occurrences. In the end, only a few managed to escape the clutches of the haunted house, but they were forever changed by their experiences. "The Bogey's Witch Project" has gained popularity as a scary tale passed down through word of mouth. Despite its fictional nature, the story continues to captivate and frighten those who dare to listen. The legend serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of curiosity and meddling with the supernatural..
Reviews for "The Impact of The Boggy Witch Project on Found Footage Horror"
1. John - 1 out of 5 stars - I found "The Bogys Witch Project" to be extremely boring and uneventful. The entire movie is just a bunch of shaky camera footage of people running around in the woods, and nothing really happens. There is no clear storyline or plot development, and the characters are not interesting or relatable. I felt like I was just wasting my time watching this film.
2. Sarah - 2 out of 5 stars - I didn't like "The Bogys Witch Project" because the entire movie is shot with a shaky handheld camera, which made me feel nauseous and gave me a headache. The acting was not impressive, and the dialogue felt forced and unconvincing. I also found the ending to be underwhelming and unsatisfying. Overall, I would not recommend this movie to others.
3. Michael - 1 out of 5 stars - "The Bogys Witch Project" is a complete disappointment in terms of storytelling and scares. The found footage style might have been innovative at the time, but it has been done much better in other movies since then. The characters are annoying and make unrealistic decisions, and the lack of clear explanations or resolutions just left me frustrated. Save yourself the time and skip this one.
4. Emily - 2 out of 5 stars - I was really excited to watch "The Bogys Witch Project" because of all the hype surrounding it, but I was left disappointed. The movie is slow-paced and lacks any real scares or suspense. Additionally, the constant shaky camera made it difficult to follow what was happening on screen. I understand that the goal was to create a realistic documentary-style experience, but it just didn't work for me. I would not recommend this movie to anyone looking for a good horror flick.