The Blair Witch Project (1999)
- Documented locations
- 11
- Year
- 1999
- Directed by
- Daniel Myrick
- Cities
- Gaithersburg, Granite, Brunswick, Beallsville, Adamstown, Knoxville, Brookeville, Wheaton, Burkittsville, Rockville
Gaithersburg, United States
Large state park in Montgomery County, Maryland, known for its dense forests, creeks, and trails along Seneca Creek.
The scene : The park embodies the fictional "Black Hills Forest": it's where the trio camps, gets lost, and hears the laughter of children — about half of the film takes place there.
Granite, United States
Former Griggs House from the 19th century, in the western part of Baltimore County, within Patapsco Valley State Park near Granite; abandoned, it was demolished in 2003.
The scene : The abandoned house, two centuries old and covered in symbols, that the trio discovers during the terrifying final scene in the basement.
Brunswick, United States
Small corner diner of Brunswick, at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Potomac Street; known as Silver Rail Diner during the filming period, then renamed Mommer's Diner before its closure.
The scene : The trio's last meal before the woods, featuring the interview with the waitress — one of the few "civilized" moments in the film.
Beallsville, United States
Former country store of Beallsville known as Staub's Country Inn, now the Colony Supply Store; located about twenty miles southeast of Burkittsville.
The scene : The store where the three filmmakers buy their equipment and provisions before heading out on an expedition.
Adamstown, United States
Adamstown countryside grocery, named Adamstown Village Market during the filming and later taken over under the name Stup's Market.
The scene : In front of the store, locals tell the filmmakers the legend of Rustin Parr and the murder of the seven children.
Knoxville, United States
Small roadside motel in Knoxville, one or two miles west of Brunswick.
The scene : The motel where the trio spends their first night, the night before they head into the woods.
Brookeville, United States
The scene : The house of the opening scene, where Mike says his goodbyes before the team's departure.
Wheaton, United States
The scene : Exterior of the opening scene (departure from the house), north of Washington D.C.; no specific documented address.
Burkittsville, United States
Historic village of Frederick County, in Maryland, founded in the 19th century; it is the real town behind the fictional "Blair" from the film.
The scene : The small historic town serves as the backdrop for the opening investigation: this is where the trio interviews the locals about the legend of the Blair Witch.
Burkittsville, United States
Historic cemetery of Burkittsville, on the heights of the village.
The scene : The city cemetery, which the trio visits during their investigation of the legend.
Rockville, United States
The scene : Filming in the city of Rockville (no specific location documented).