Syo Kennex Wrong Turn is a film that was released back in 2003, is a survival gore horror film. Spanning on to 6 films, and considered a classic in the survival horror genre, I decided to finally settle down and have a look at what the fuss was about.I was utterly surprised by how well done this film was. There were two things that really struck me as well done; the first being the strong female character of Jessie. Eliza Dushku is absolutely amazing in this film, and I don't think I've ever been as struck with awe as I have watching her character get stronger and stronger as she goes on throughout the film. Her performance was absolutely stunning. She's definitely an actress I enjoyed seeing on screen, and I will definitely be looking at more of her films in the future.The second thing I really enjoyed from this film, was the fact that although it was the overdone trope of inbred hillbillies, but the make up for them was done quite well. It showed them as human, twisted and evil, but human, and that's something not often done in the trope. The special effects of the film were really well done, and enjoyable to watch and view as a make up artist; there were one or two flaws with the effects on the face – sometimes the characters would turn and the nose or mouth would obviously be on show, but for untrained eyes, I don't think this would be too much of a problem. Also, the CGI was good, when it was used and this is probably because it was so long ago in 2003, but I feel like it wasn't done well enough. Where it was used, it was obviously very fake – but again, that's probably just because it was 2003. Back then on release, I can imagine that it wasn't so obvious and a lot of people would have found it amazing and awe striking.The plot line was rather generic, and the usual, someone gets killed off as we go along, don't get attached to any of the characters, nearly everyone is going to die in some way or the other. Although, I did find that the meeting between the main characters at the start of the film was rather unique. I personally haven't seen that at all within survival horror and I think it was a good little plot point that I know I enjoyed.It's also refreshing to see that some of the characters – namely Jessie and Chris. Finally, a survival horror film where the characters don't do the generic, I'm going to fall when running and become victim to this mass murderer. It's so incredibly refreshing that I just cannot explain it. It's wonderful to see a film – that is so well renowned in the horror genre and horror community – not follow the terrible generic tropes of its time, and of horror films in general. It's been a long time since I came across a film like this.I don't think I'll understand why this has such a bad review from critics. Of course, not every critic that watches this is going to be a horror film fan, but this has a lot of merit that most survival horror does not. Maybe it's wishful thinking on my part, and my inability to see most flaws in a film unless they completely ruin it, but this was one of the better films of the genre, in my personal opinion. I would definitely watch this film more than twice, and would definitely recommend this to people new to horror, survival horror, or are just looking for a good thriller to watch.I immensely enjoyed this, and it deserves a lot more credit than it's been given.

countspookula The thing about this movie, is that it doesn't try to be something it's not. It doesn't see itself as any better than it is, which is something you have to respect, on some level. Many people dislike this film, and I understand why. But personally, I liked it. It was paced well, and edited brilliantly. The plot is a little paper thin, but it's still good and there never is a boring moment. it constantly keeps you on edge. Compared to a lot of dumb horror films that were released during this era, Wrong Turn very much feels like a trip back to the 70's with it's style. However, that doesn't mean to say that it's a masterpiece. One problem i DO have with this film, is that a lot of these problems could've been solved if the characters had any common sense from the beginning, but no. It bases itself on the characters' mistakes, and I think that's stupid. Go into a creepy cabin in the middle of the deep woods expecting that somehow a PHONE will be in there? Light up a dozen glowsticks in a watchtower to make yourself as visible as possible? Okay.While the characters are alright and somewhat likable, many complain that they're too stupid to even be real. I'm a pushover, but yeah, I get where they're coming from. Sometimes they are too whiny or too bland. They don't have much of a personality. The killers thhemselves are often kept in the shadows, we don't really get much of a good proper look at them, but I like that. Sometimes, it's what we DON'T see that is scary. They're a bit silly, but I guess this situation could really happen. I'd recommend it.

Lambysalamby Just seen this for the second time since it came out long ago, and its still a pretty decent horror movie. It doesn't break the mold but its definitely enjoyable.It features a pretty good cast, many of whom went on to become relatively big stars later on.. They are all good actors, none of which were annoying, so you weren't craving for them to be killed sooner rather than later!There is quite a few memorable nail-biting scenes and the tension is good, with some decent kills.Overall opinion: An above average horror film.Advice: Stay well clear of the sequel, and most likely the other ones too!

captaincats SPOILER ALERTS**** Where to begin... you know you're in trouble when the creatures (mutant hillbillies in this case) are hid from your sight for most of the film's first hour. In a film clocking in at 84 minutes including credits that can't be good. What few shots you get of the monsters are fast, usually moving shots with no lingering of the camera on what appears to be very poor creature makeup effects. The mutant hillbillies almost look to be wearing rubber masks and bad hair wigs from the local secondhand store's Halloween costume isle. There are some major flaws in the teenage victims' character definitions specifically a lack of any depth or background of real note. The acting is pedestrian and given the script all that is needed. Just some teens on a camping weekend and a lost college med student meeting cannibal, mutant hillbillies that grunt more than talk. A major flaw is the young people's behaviour - when one of the teens gets killed the rest stand around waiting for their turn, they're awful slow to react for teenagers or 20 somethings. Most people would run like hell given some crazies want to eat them.The ending is totally unbelievable with the mutants refusing to die even though one gets run over by a speeding truck through a cabin door and blown up (at the end); another gets gutted - an arrow through the head and finally blown up (at the end); and the third falls 30 feet out of a tree - shows up later to get a severe axe wound to the chest area and survives the final massive explosion (with presumably no chest injury) to presumably kill in a future Wrong Turn movie sequel to come. There's no killing these 'hick' monsters - like some endless stupid nightmare void of reason and having no sense of cause and effect. That's Wrong Turn's biggest defect, lack of intelligent plot or characterization.If you like your horror movies on pilot control with no imagination, no thinking required and lame characters with little oomph, then this dud is for you. On the plus side, there are a few gruesome kills and some gross imagery that is horrific when you think about it but overall the acting is lame and the story unimaginative. Kind of like a Z grade "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" wannabe that is sorely wanting in the wannabe department. That's the worst kind of Z grade film. I give it 1 star out of 10. That star goes to the 2 or 3 gory kills/images. Don't pay to see this turkey or to rent it. Save your money for better movies.