“Wrong Turn” (2003) is a horror film directed by Rob Schmidt, known for its chilling atmosphere and intense suspense. The story centers around a group of friends who become stranded in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia after their car crashes. As they search for help, they stumble upon an isolated cabin in the woods, unaware that they have trespassed into the territory of a group of deformed, cannibalistic mountain men.
The film stars Desmond Harrington as Chris Flynn, along with Eliza Dushku, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Jeremy Sisto among the ensemble cast. As the friends are hunted down one by one, they must fight for survival against their savage pursuers, who are determined to protect their hidden way of life at any cost.
“Wrong Turn” is praised for its tense atmosphere, gruesome practical effects, and effective use of the remote, wooded setting to create a sense of isolation and dread. The film explores themes of primal fear and the darkness that can lurk within human nature, as the characters are forced to confront unimaginable horrors in their fight to escape.
With its relentless suspense and disturbing portrayal of its antagonists, “Wrong Turn” has become a cult classic in the horror genre, spawning several sequels and establishing itself as a staple in the realm of survival horror films.