Released in 2003, Wrong Turn is a survival horror film directed by Rob Schmidt that pays homage to 1970s "hick horror" classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Hills Have Eyes . It follows a group of stranded travelers in the Appalachian backwoods of West Virginia who become prey to a family of cannibalistic, inbred mountain men.
: After Evan and Francine are quickly picked off, the survivors discover a grisly cabin filled with human remains and realize they are being hunted by three disfigured brothers: Three Finger , Saw-Tooth , and One-Eye .
: Chris Flynn (Desmond Harrington) is driving to a job interview when a highway accident forces him onto a remote dirt road.
: The group must navigate dense forests and avoid elaborate traps to escape the relentless killers. Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews upon release, often criticized for its lack of originality while praised for its effective execution: