Is Wrong Turn appropriate for children?

# Wrong Turn - Parental Guide This R-rated horror film follows a group of young adults hunted by cannibalistic mountain men in the West Virginia woods. It contains strong violence, gore, intense scares, and profanity throughout. Due to graphic content and disturbing themes, it's not appropriate for children or sensitive viewers.

What age is Wrong Turn suitable for?

Our verdict for Wrong Turn is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Wrong Turn safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2003

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Chris crashes into a carload of other young people, and the group of stranded motorists is soon lost in the woods of West Virginia, where they're hunted by three cannibalistic mountain men who are grossly disfigured by generations of inbreeding.

Cast

Eliza Dushku

Jessie Burlingame

Desmond Harrington

Chris Flynn

Emmanuelle Chriqui

Carly

Jeremy Sisto

Scott

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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