Contact: To purchase tickets for either, go to https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/20th-anniversary-of-the-blair-witch-project/

The Blair Witch Project 20th anniversary event

An anniversary celebration

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of the "The Blair Witch Project," the Weinberg Center for the Arts is hosting a screening Friday of the original horror flick. The film never had a Maryland premiere when it was first released.

"This film is set in Frederick County and part of the film was shot in Frederick County, and it had an impact on the local community when it came out, and I think it still serves as an inspiration today," said Carlo Glorioso, director of Frederick Film Office.

With a nudge from Eduardo Sánchez, the film's co-director, writer and producer, they decided to host an anniversary screening in Frederick.

The evening will kick off with a VIP reception at New Spire Arts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $50.

Following the reception, the activities will move to the Weinberg Center for the Arts for the screening of the film. Kelly Schulz, Maryland's secretary of commerce, is set to attend. Tom Riford, the state's assistant secretary of commerce, will be the emcee for the event. The general admission ticket costs $15. The evening will end with a Q&A following the film.

"Our goal with the night is to celebrate this 20th anniversary, put a spotlight on local filmmaking and raise money for charities, and really inspire people to get out there and make some movies," he said.

Monies raised will benefit Phenomenology, the Weinberg and New Spire Arts.