"Everything you've heard is true."

1999

1h 21m

6.4(5561 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Overview

In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary. A year later their footage was found.

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10 featured cast members

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Heather Donahue

Joshua Leonard

Michael C. Williams

Michael Williams

Bob Griffin

Short Fisherman

Jim King

Interviewee (uncredited)

Sandra Sánchez

Waitress

Ed Swanson

Fisherman With Glasses (uncredited)

Patricia DeCou

Mary Brown

Mark Mason

Man in Yellow Hat (uncredited)

Susie Gooch

Interviewee with Child (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Myrick
Eduardo Sánchez
Written by: Eduardo Sánchez
Daniel Myrick
Produced by: Robin Cowie
Gregg Hale

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