Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) (V)

Director:

Joe Lynch

Writers:

Alan B. McElroy (characters)
Turi Meyer (written by)

Release Date:

8 lokakuu 2007 (Greece)

Genre:

Action | Horror | Thriller

Tagline:

In the Forest, Only They Can Hear You Scream.

Plot:

A group of reality show contestants find themselves fighting for their survival against a family of hideously deformed inbred cannibals who plan to ruthlessly butcher them all.

Plot Keywords:

West Virginia | Cannibal | Colonel | Woods | TV Show

Awards:

1 win

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Erica Leerhsen	...	Nina Papas
Henry Rollins	...	Dale Murphy
Texas Battle	...	Jake
Daniella Alonso	...	Amber
Steve Braun	...	Jonesy
Aleksa Palladino	...	Mara
Matthew Currie Holmes	...	Michael
Crystal Lowe	...	Elena
Kimberly Caldwell	...	Kimberly
Wayne Robson	...	Old Man
Ken Kirzinger	...	Pa
Ashlea Earl	...	Ma
Clint Carleton	...	Brother
Rorelee Tio	...	Sister
Jeff Scrutton	...	Three Finger

Also Known As:

Wrong Turn 2 (USA) (short title)
Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (USA) (DVD title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong horror violence and gore, language and some sexual content.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Australia:R (2007) | France:-16 | Hong Kong:III | USA:Unrated | Singapore:R21 | UK:18 | Argentina:18 | Germany:18 (cut) | Finland:K-18 (self applied) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Netherlands:16 | Ireland:18 | Australia:MA (Cable TV rating) | Norway:18

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

Shot in only 25 days.

Goofs:

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): It is established when her character is introduced that Amber was in the Marines. Later, another character says he read about her and her time at West Point. A Marine would not have attended West Point, that is only for US Army officers. A Marine would have attended the US Naval Academy.

Quotes:

Nina Papas: What I saw... WAS REAL!

Movie Connections:

References Batoru rowaiaru (2000)

Soundtrack:

Wake Pig

Best horror flick of 2007

A group of reality show contestants and the show's producers find themselves fighting for their own survival against hideously deformed cannibal hillbillies who plan on making them all their dinner. Yes, this is the plot of Wrong Turn 2. However, believe it or not, the whole reality show sub-plot is actually better than it sounds, and thanks to the clever writers, it vanishes 30 minutes into the movie. Speaking of which, I have to say I was pretty satisfied with the end result since Wrong Turn 2 to my surprise turned out to be the best horror flick of 2007 I've seen. Think that's not saying much since 28 Weeks Later and Grindhouse were the only solid releases? Well, ahm, for a little direct-to-video flick that surpasses all expectations one might have - that's really, really good. Not saying that this is the best genre offering since Halloween, but as an enjoyable, pure fun and gory Slasher film, the flick just delivers.

Have to say I was impressed with Mr Lynch's direction as well, since this was unbelievably his first ever motion picture project. The cast is also truly impressing for a DTV title; Rollins kicks ass as always (and sadly gets his ass kicked), the Palladino girl is even better than in Sidney Lumet's films, and once more Erica Leerhsen impresses even more and shows how very underrated she is, the woman should get more roles. The kills are effective and simple, the story ridiculous and enjoyable, and the flick is pure fun. Not brainy, not serious, just some great Slasher fun.

Worth your money.