Question 1

Why did the studio re-shoot and re-cut Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2?

Accepted Answer

Artisan Entertainment re-shot scenes to add more traditional horror elements and re-cut the film to make it more commercial, which director Joe Berlinger disliked as it ruined the ambiguous tone.

Question 2

Which major film festivals selected Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 in 2000?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for both the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema and the Cannes Film Festival in 2000.

Question 3

What was changed in the opening scene's music against the director's wishes?

Accepted Answer

Artisan Entertainment forced director Joe Berlinger to replace Frank Sinatra's 'Witchcraft' with Marilyn Manson's 'Disposable Teens' for a punk rock feel in the opening scene.

Question 4

Why was Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 produced without the original film's producers?

Accepted Answer

Artisan Entertainment wanted a quick sequel to capitalize on the first film's popularity, but Haxan Films preferred to wait, so Artisan proceeded without them, giving the original directors minimal creative input.

Question 5

Who plays the character Jeff in Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2?

Accepted Answer

Jeffrey Donovan portrays the character Jeff in the film.

Question 6

Why did the studio re-shoot and re-cut Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2?

Accepted Answer

Artisan opted to re-shoot scenes and re-cut the film to add more traditional horror elements and make it more commercial, changes director Joe Berlinger disliked as they ruined the ambiguous tone.

Question 7

What song was originally planned for the opening scene before being replaced?

Accepted Answer

The film was to originally open with Frank Sinatra's "Witchcraft" for a lighter atmosphere, but Artisan Entertainment forced director Joe Berlinger to use Marilyn Manson's "Disposable Teens" instead for a punk rock feel.

Question 8

Why wasn't Haxan Films involved in producing this sequel?

Accepted Answer

Artisan Entertainment wanted to produce a sequel quickly to capitalize on the first film's popularity, but Haxan Films (producers of the original) preferred to wait until hype diminished, so Artisan made it without them.

Question 9

Which major film festivals screened Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema and the Cannes Film Festival in 2000.

Question 10

What happened when Erica Leerhsen auditioned for a role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Erica Leerhsen auditioned with short blonde hair and a "completely Gothed-out" look for Kim Director's role, but director Joe Berlinger cast her as Erica instead and made her a longhaired redhead.

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