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Wrong Turn

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Friends Jessie (Eliza Dushku) and Carly (Emmanuelle Chriqui) are traveling with pals Scott (Jeremy Sisto), Evan (Kevin Zegers) and Francine (Lindy Booth) when they have car trouble in West Virginia. Moments later, motorist Chris (Desmond Harrington) crashes into their disabled vehicle. Stranded, the friends discover that they're being stalked by a horde of backwoods cannibals. The woodsmen are hungry and fierce, and they'll be eating well unless Jessie and pals can outsmart them.
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Critics Consensus

An unremarkable slasher flick that fails to distinguished itself from others of its ilk.

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Barbara Ellen The Times (UK) Jan 3, 2018
This could have been a half decent cross between a Romero zombie movie and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre but in the end the gore is so ridiculously overdone and the script so lame, that it undermines all sense of suspense. Go to Full Review
Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness May 4, 2005
D
Headed in only one direction: straight into the toilet. Go to Full Review
Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Jun 25, 2003
3/4
The scares are legit, making this one of the better pure sit-in-the-dark-and-tell-a-scary-story horror flicks to come down the pike in quite some time. Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 18, 2025
5/10
This is a good old fashioned, dumb slasher. The only unique twist on the generic formula is that the antagonists are a family of inbred homicidal hicks. Oh wait, that’s not unique, that’s a rip off of Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 11, 2025
2/5
Even with an R rating, this just feels like a less original, watered down The Hills Have Eyes ripoff. Go to Full Review
Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting May 30, 2024
3.5/5
While not considered an outright classic from its own time period, the first Wrong Turn is a wicked love letter to ’70s brutality. Its unapologetic yet sincere approach has been long underappreciated. Go to Full Review
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Romas M @Romas Sep 9, 2026 Greetings from Lithuania. "Wrong Turn" (2003) is a slasher genre classic as of 2026. I liked this movie very much when it came out, watched it more then few times back in the day, and rewatching in 2026 was a fun experience. This isn't a great movie by any means, but it is a very effective at what it does. This is a slasher flick with little to no premise, but that is a part of the charm. One doesn't need intricate plot in a movie like this. Killers are very effective, and make up is outstanding. Acting by everyone involved was better then expected - they elevated this material by selling this situation with their performances. Overall, "Wrong Turn" is simple yet very effective small slasher flick. It is a very rewatchable one and it one of the more memorable genre flicks ever. See more Maxsuel S @Maxine191 Sep 8, 2026 Pânico na Floresta, foi uma experiência boa e bastante tensa. Apesar de não ter sido um terror realmente assustador para mim, gostei das cenas de violência e da forma como o filme constrói suas ameaças. Jessie e o Doutor foram os personagens que mais me marcaram, principalmente pela coragem e pela boa química entre eles. A atmosfera da floresta foi, sem dúvida, o maior destaque, criando um cenário que achei muito interessante para um slasher. O ritmo curto também funcionou muito bem e ajudou a manter minha atenção até o final. Embora os vilões não tenham ficado tanto na minha memória, o filme conseguiu me divertir e transmitir uma sensação constante de perigo. No geral, foi um filme bom e uma experiência bastante envolvente. See more B P @Bradster69 Sep 3, 2026 Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more rob E @AuburnRob Jul 27, 2026 What a terrible movie. A bunch of whiny liberals go on an unprepared AT hike. Then the stupidest gore begins and those who remain get caught in an M Night Shamalan world. Why would the main character shoot her friend? How would the cult leader find her families house? Such a terrible movie. See more J H @UpstateNYThriller Jul 22, 2026 8.1/10 Good rural deliverance type movie. Joe Quinn from Dexter is in it 2003 See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jul 10, 2026 Wrong Turn is a horror film that deserves far more credit than it receives. Horror movies are often judged unfairly because people assume they are cheap or lack quality, but this film proves that the genre can deliver suspense, intensity, and memorable characters. It may not be perfect, but it succeeds at creating a thrilling experience that keeps you invested from beginning to end. Eliza Dushku delivers an incredible performance and brings strength, emotion, and determination to the lead role. She truly carries the film and gives audiences a character worth rooting for throughout the chaos. The movie creates a strong sense of danger with its atmosphere, suspense, and survival elements, making every moment feel unpredictable. While the film has some flaws, it still accomplishes what a great horror movie should by delivering excitement, tension, and entertainment. Overall, Wrong Turn remains one of the best entries in its franchise and is an underrated horror film that deserves more See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Friends Jessie (Eliza Dushku) and Carly (Emmanuelle Chriqui) are traveling with pals Scott (Jeremy Sisto), Evan (Kevin Zegers) and Francine (Lindy Booth) when they have car trouble in West Virginia. Moments later, motorist Chris (Desmond Harrington) crashes into their disabled vehicle. Stranded, the friends discover that they're being stalked by a horde of backwoods cannibals. The woodsmen are hungry and fierce, and they'll be eating well unless Jessie and pals can outsmart them.
Director
Rob Schmidt
Producer
Erik Feig, Robert Kulzer, Stan Winston, Brian J. Gilbert
Screenwriter
Alan B. McElroy
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Lionsgate, Constantin Film, Summit Entertainment, Regency Enterprises
Rating
R (Some Language|Some Drug Use|Strong Gore|Strong Violence)
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 30, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.4M
Runtime
1h 24m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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