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Yes, the ‘Blair Witch Project’ Scream Was Used in ‘TÁR,’ and Actress Says It Wasn’t Authorized

'The Blair Witch Project' actress Heather Donahue alleged that her scream was used in 'TÁR' without permission or compensation.

Oscar-nominated 2022 feature “TÁR” made a chilling statement onscreen, but the film appears to have sourced one particular audio clip from an iconic horror movie: “ The Blair Witch Project,” directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez. Per Variety, “Donahue says that when she subsequently informed Lionsgate of the unauthorized use of her screaming from the climax of ‘The Blair Witch Project’ in the 2022 film ‘TÁR,’ the studio pursued a settlement without her, forcing her to seek her own financial agreement.” When “TÁR” began its awards promo rounds in fall 2022, IndieWire approached a key member of the production team inquiring about using audio from “The Blair Witch Project” in Todd Field’s film.

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