The Blair Witch Project (Also Known As: El proyecto de la bruja de Blair ) is a Horror film directed by Daniel Myrick and written by Eduardo Sánchez (as Eduardo Sanchez). It released on 30 July 1999 (USA). The film stars Heather Donahue, Michael C. Williams, Joshua Leonard. Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind.