In 1999, a low-budget 'found footage' horror film called The Blair Witch Project became a pop culture sensation. It was hyped as one of the most frightening films ever made, and for many it lived up to that hype. But for others it was a massive disappointment - a whole load of fuss about nothing.

In this episode we examine the sharply divided response to the film and delve into the complex, fascinating details of why psychological horror works for some people, while leaving others cold.

Our guests include film critics Eddie Harrison and Lucia Minoz. Click the links below to enjoy more of their work.

Eddie: film-authority.com

Lucia: cuttothetake.com

You can find us at: sodisappointedpod.com

And we would love to hear all about your own disappointments, no matter how big or small, so please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

From 1 August, 2025 wherever you get your podcasts.

So Disappointed is a brand new podcast exploring the cultural phenomenon of widespread disappointment. Throughout this series we'll be tackling a vast array of subjects including Morrissey, The Phantom Menace, corrupt spiritual leaders, the modern-day Labour Party, aliens, and the celebrity death cull of 2016.

And that's just the tip of the disappointing iceberg.