In this episode of The Killer Point Of View Podcast, we take a bloody detour into the Wrong Turn franchise. Seven films filled with gore and twisted traps.
We kick things off by asking: what is the real appeal of “backwoods” horror? Is it the isolation? The primal fear of the unknown? Or the reminder that the real danger might not be in the big city, but far off the beaten path?
From there, we discuss our favorite opening scene and debate which one hooked us best. We also dive into the controversial use of inbreeding and physical deformity in the franchise—does it rely too heavily on harmful stereotypes to create its villains?
Of course, no Wrong Turn discussion would be complete without celebrating its most creative (and gruesome) kill scenes. We each share our favorite moment of carnage and why it stood out.
Then, we dig into the deeper meaning behind the series: is Wrong Turn just gore for gore’s sake, or is there a cautionary tale buried beneath the blood-soaked leaves?
We finish off with our official rankings of the entire franchise, individual ratings for each film, and some final thoughts on where Wrong Turn sits among horror’s most savage series.
Stick around for a sneak peek at next week’s episode, you won’t want to miss it.
