Wrong Way
Wrong Way

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Wrong Way

1972
Movie
78 min
English

Two girls are driving home when their car breaks down in the country. They are kidnapped by a gang of drug-crazed hippies, and repeatedly raped. They escape, but soon run into a death cult who plan to gang-rape the girls, then kill them. Meanwhile, the father of one of the girls gets the police to begin an investigation into their disappearance.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Peter BrookGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

Based on the true story of a British adventurer who became lost in the Amazon, this film follows his harrowing journey of survival. He encounters indigenous tribes and battles the unforgiving jungle. The narrative explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the confrontation with primal nature.

Critical Reception

Wrong Way received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its ambition and O'Toole's performance, others found its pacing slow and its narrative unfocused. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating its gritty realism and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Peter O'Toole's committed performance in a demanding role.

  • Criticized for a lack of narrative momentum and an overly grim tone.

  • Admired for its attempts to capture the harsh realities of jungle survival.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a film that polarized viewers, with some finding its survival narrative compelling and others feeling it was a difficult and unsatisfying watch.

Fun Fact

Peter O'Toole reportedly lost a significant amount of weight for his role, enduring harsh filming conditions in a remote location to enhance the authenticity of his character's ordeal.

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