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Wrong Turn

2021·Movie
1h 50min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic464.7Rotten Tomatoes64%60%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+Plex

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis3
  • Family Dynamics3
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

We still haven't learned.

Jen and a group of friends set out to hike the Appalachian Trail. Despite warnings to stick to the trail, the hikers stray off course—and cross into land inhabited by The Foundation, a hidden community of mountain dwellers who use deadly means to protect their way of life.
Appalachian HorrorSurvival ThrillerBackwoods BrutalityIsolation and ParanoiaViolent ClashesMystery and SuspenseIntense TensionGraphic Gore

Crew

Directed by:
Mike P. Nelson, Casey Shelton, T.J. White
Written by:
Alan B. McElroy
Produced by:
Alan B. McElroy, Christian Oliver, James Harris
Composed by:
Tara Blume, Alexander Jongbloed, Chris Polczinski

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Wrong Turn legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMovieSphere+Tubi TV

Wrong Turn is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wrong Turn worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wrong Turn rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Wrong Turn?

1 h 50 min

Wrong Turn runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wrong Turn?

Critics55
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see Wrong Turn much the same way.

What language is Wrong Turn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Wrong Turn?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wrong Turn in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wrong Turn use?

Artistic License – BiologyBlack SpeechBreakout VillainCannibal ClanDon't Go in the WoodsDowner EndingEvil LaughThe Family That Slays TogetherIntro-Only Point of ViewNegative ContinuityTangled Family TreeSequel Escalationand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Wrong Turn, including Artistic License – Biology, Black Speech, Breakout Villain.