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Wrong Turn (2021) | Film Review

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  I am such a big fan of the original 'Wrong Turn' movie - and I still watched the rest of the movies, even when the sequels got worse and worse. So when I heard about this reboot, I was more excited than apprehensive, because the basic concept is one that I love. A group of friends hiking the Appalachian Trail encounter a mysterious community that live in the mountains.  I am really disappointed with this film, for quite a lot of reasons. However, I didn't start off disappointed. I really liked the modern setting, and feel that this story can almost suit any time period. The film makes a big deal out of the accomplishments of these characters (they include a doctor, successful business owners, a girl with many degrees etc.), but these characters looked and felt really young to be so accomplished. Maybe there was some exaggeration, or maybe they were supposed to be older than they looked, but it felt like some aspects of these ...