The Blair Witch Project (1999) with Nik Long

Eye of the Duck: A Film Podcast

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Listeners, we are going to into the woods, and we may never return. We are so, so sorry to everyone’s mothers.

This week it’s the reason for the season. The most famous found footage film in cinema history! It spawned an entire genre, and we’re going to do our best to honor its legacy.

We couldn’t have a more qualified guest – joining us to uncover the secrets of the most successful American independent film ever made is our old friend, Nik Long. Not only is he our digital producer, but he’s also an Eagle Scout! And a sound person!

Next week, we’re quarantining in a Spanish apartment complex for REC (2007). Join the conversation on our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx and get more Eye of the Duck on our Patreon show, After Hours https://www.patreon.com/EyeoftheDuckPod

References:

Special Features
Commentary
The Blair Witch Documentary
Best. Movie. Year. Ever.: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen by Brian Raftery
Heather Donahue on Her Relationship with the Franchise
Heather Donahue Turns Down Blair Witch
The Week Production Oral History Part II
The Week Production Oral History Part IV
The Cast Sue For Compensation
Mike Monello Details New Transfer

Drink and Be Merry at the Smodcastle Film Festival 08/08/25: https://www.smodcastlecinemas.com/movie/Smodcastle_Film_Festival_2025__Block_07

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

Assistant programming and digital production by Nik Long.

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