However, Wingard has said that although his version does not reference any of the events that transpired in Book of Shadows, the film does not necessarily discredit the existence of Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.
Cu toate acestea, Wingard a declarat că deși noul film nu se referă la oricare dintre evenimentele din Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2, filmul nu discreditează în mod necesar existența filmului Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2.