Wrong Turn (2003)
Chris crashes into a carload of other young people, and the group of stranded motorists is soon lost in the woods of West Virginia, where they're hunted by three cannibalistic mountain men who are grossly disfigured by generations of inbreeding.
Details
Budget
$12,600,000
Rating
6/10 (2754 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
DCP Wrong Turn Productions, Summit Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Media Cooperation One, Constantin Film, 20th Century Fox, Don Carmody Productions
About Wrong Turn
The 2003 film "Wrong Turn" centers on a group of young people stranded in the West Virginia woods after a car crash. They soon become targets of a family of disfigured, inbred cannibals. The movie leans into the horror and thriller genres, with its plot focusing on the characters' struggle for survival against their relentless pursuers.
The film explores themes common in survival horror, such as isolation, the threat of the unknown, and the brutal aspects of life and death in a remote setting. Its setting in a dense forest and mountains contributes to a sense of vulnerability for the protagonists. The narrative incorporates elements of slasher films, particularly in its depiction of gore and the methodic hunting of victims. Critics have given it mixed reviews, with a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.1 on IMDb, but it has developed a following among horror fans.
Why you might be searching for Wrong Turn
People often search for "Wrong Turn" due to its memorable premise of inbred cannibals hunting a group of young people in the woods. The film is known for its intense gore and the distinctive designs of its antagonists, making it a key title in 2000s survival horror.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer considers "Wrong Turn" an underrated horror film, noting its effective blend of blood and inbred cannibals, along with strong cast performances and special effects for its time.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about finding and identifying movies
You can stream *Wrong Turn* on Amazon Prime Video or Plex Player. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV. [justwatch.com](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/wrong-turn)
*Wrong Turn* is not based on a true story. Writer Alan B. McElroy came up with the idea for the film after he and his wife had to take a detour on a rural road during a snowstorm and wondered what could go wrong. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrong_Turn_(2003_film))
At the end of *Wrong Turn*, Chris and Jessie escape the cannibals' cabin after Chris sets it on fire and drives a police truck into it. They flee in the cannibals' pickup truck, stopping at Maynard's gas station before driving off. A mid-credits scene shows a deputy investigating the cabin ruins, only to be killed by a surviving Three Finger. [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrong_Turn_(2003_film))
*Wrong Turn* (2003) received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with a 41% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 32 out of 100 on Metacritic. Critics often cited overdone gore and a lame or unoriginal script. However, some viewers found it entertaining for its creepy tension and considered it a decent slasher film despite its flaws. [imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0295700/)