The story kicks off when (Desmond Harrington), a medical student rushing to a job interview, takes a remote detour through the West Virginia mountains to avoid a traffic jam. A moment of distraction leads to a collision with a stranded vehicle belonging to five friends—Jessie (Eliza Dushku), Carly (Emmanuelle Chriqui), Scott (Jeremy Sisto), Evan, and Francine.

The original's success spawned six sequels and a 2021 reboot, though fans and critics often consider the 2003 original and its first sequel ( Wrong Turn 2: Dead End ) to be the series' peaks. Wrong Turn (2003)

Clocking in at a lean 84 minutes, the movie wastes no time, moving quickly from the initial crash to a desperate fight for survival.

Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Jeremy Sisto.

is a survival horror classic from 2003 (often associated with its production start in 2002) that revitalized the "backwoods slasher" subgenre for a new generation. Directed by Rob Schmidt and featuring legendary creature effects by Stan Winston, the film is a high-octane throwback to 1970s gritty horror like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre . The Plot: A Deadly Detour

Much of the film’s lasting appeal comes from the visceral, practical makeup effects designed by Stan Winston Studio , which avoid the dated look of early 2000s CGI. Why It’s a Cult Favorite

They soon realize their tires were sabotaged by barbed wire. As they venture into the dense forest for help, they become prey for a family of —Three Finger, Saw-Tooth, and One Eye—who have been hideously disfigured by generations of inbreeding. Cast & Crew Highlights

Julian Richings, Garry Robbins, and Ted Clark portray the terrifying Hillicker clan.