---
title: "Blair Witch"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blair-witch-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 351211
imdb_id: "tt1540011"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 2085
content_rating: "R"
---

# Blair Witch (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blair-witch-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Blair Witch is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Thriller, Horror. Produced and broadcast by Vertigo Entertainment, Lionsgate, Room 101. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A group of students on a camping trip confront a lurking evil in the forest."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric forest setting creates tension.
- Compact 90‑minute runtime keeps the pace brisk.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited character development due to short runtime.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror elements and unsettling imagery, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, creepy, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Plex, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Adam Wingard
- **Networks / Studios**: Vertigo Entertainment, Lionsgate, Room 101

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James Allen McCune** as *James Donahue*
- **Callie Hernandez** as *Lisa Arlington*
- **Brandon Scott** as *Peter Jones*
- **Corbin Reid** as *Ashley Bennett*
- **Valorie Curry** as *Talia*
- **Wes Robinson** as *Lane*
- **Rei Hance** as *Heather (archive footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Blair Witch (2016) belong to?
It is classified as a horror thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: When was Blair Witch released in the United States?
It was released on September 16, 2016.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
Students on a camping trip discover something sinister lurking beyond the trees.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
It contains horror elements and unsettling imagery, so it is best suited for mature audiences.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blair Witch — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/351211)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*