IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic31/100
Google Users62%
Director: Rob Schmidt•Genres: Horror, Thriller, Slasher
A group of friends on a road trip take a detour that leads them into the dangerous territory of a family of cannibalistic mountain men. Stranded and hunted, they must fight for their survival against the relentless and gruesome attacks. The film follows their desperate attempts to escape the remote woods and evade their pursuers.
Wrong Turn was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on gore. However, it found a degree of popularity among audiences, particularly within the horror genre, for its tense sequences and traditional slasher elements.
Relies heavily on graphic violence and gore.
Features a familiar 'cabin in the woods' horror trope with a cannibalistic twist.
Praised by some for its suspenseful chase sequences, criticized by others for its thin plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while the film is seen as derivative and gory by some, others appreciated its straightforward horror approach and effective scares, particularly enjoying the suspense and the menacing antagonists.
The distinctive, disfigured look of the antagonists was achieved through prosthetic makeup and limited CGI, aiming for a more visceral and disturbing appearance.
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