Wrong Turn

About Wrong Turn

Wrong Turn, released in 2021, is a horror movie and a reboot of the original series that first debuted in 2003. Despite drawing from the classic Wrong Turn concept, this installment comes with a whole new storyline. The plot revolves around a group of friends hiking the Appalachian Trail, who find themselves under siege by "The Foundation," a community of people who have lived in the mountains for hundreds of years.

Making / Production

Directed by Mike P. Nelson and written by Alan B. McElroy, the reboot of Wrong Turn was produced by Saban Films. The filming began in the fall of 2019 in Ohio, USA. While it was planned for a 2020 release, the Covid-19 pandemic delayed it to 2021.

Actors

• Charlotte Vega as Jen Shaw - Vega plays the role of a resourceful young woman stranded with her friends in hostile territory, her performance is a mix of vulnerability and determination.
• Matthew Modine as Scott Shaw – Modine plays Jen's father, who arrives in search of his missing daughter. He portrays a worried father convincingly, keeping audiences on their toes.
• Adain Bradley as Darius - Bradley delivers a stand-out performance as the group's philosophical voice of reason.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The 2021 release is a reboot, not a sequel to the original Wrong Turn franchise.
• The movie was shot extensively in the woods to give an authentic feel of wilderness survival.
• Alan B. McElroy, the film’s writer, also penned the original Wrong Turn movie.

Quotes

• "Our ancestors built this place so that we could survive." - Ruthie.
• "We don't bother them, and they don't bother us." - Jen.

Music and Soundtrack

• Composed by Stephen Lukach, the music of Wrong Turn helps to pump up the adrenaline rush that the movie promises.
• The intense, haunting soundtracks provide the right ambiance for the thriller.