Wrong Turn 2021

 

The "Wrong Turn" series has had a bunch of ups and downs- but the recent reboot doesn't attempt to continue the story, the series, or really keep with the general premise of the original film in general. The only "wrong turn" made was when the characters chose to leave the trail, encountering a primitive group of people-

This both works and undermines the efforts of the film. Utilizing the title and tropes of the original series, our expectations ramp up some of the moments a bit more than they eventually deserve. We are already believing what we want so the twist that the primitive group aren't inbred, aren't cannibals, and that the characters themselves are far worse than the "monster people" in the woods sort of sticks the landing but leaves a sense of disappointment. This is Friday the 13th part 5, where Jason in a blue mask isn't really Jason after all...

So where the first film and the preceding series chose to remain in Killer Hillbilly territory, this film attempts to make strong socio-politcal commentary regarding the nature of discourse in America.

But heck, the kills are fun and it's a good time anyway. Even in spite of the ham-fisted Political "message" it attempts to relay.