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Post by James on Mar 25, 2021 14:47:11 GMT
I’m watching it right now. It’s boring as FUCK!!! I watched the original right before this and while I don’t think much of the original movie it beats this one by a long shot!!! The characters are not interesting, the change from murderous hillbillies to some weird cult was dumb, and it takes way TOO LONG to get going. It also does not feel like a Wrong Turn movie and maybe that’s what hurts the movie the most. One poster said it felt more like a loose remake like the 2019 Black Christmas and I’d have to agree. It seems like all they did was just take the name and idea about some kids hiking, but that was it. I don’t even think they took a Wrong Turn anywhere which TOTALLY MISSES THE POINT OF IT BEING CALLED WRONG TURN!!! In hindsight, I do wish these kinds of remakes would just admit to themselves as being original concepts from the start instead of taking the name and being drastic with the changes they're making. It makes whatever goal they're trying to accomplish all the more confusing. Have you watched any of the sequels before this?
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Post by spooner5020 on Mar 25, 2021 15:23:33 GMT
I’m watching it right now. It’s boring as FUCK!!! I watched the original right before this and while I don’t think much of the original movie it beats this one by a long shot!!! The characters are not interesting, the change from murderous hillbillies to some weird cult was dumb, and it takes way TOO LONG to get going. It also does not feel like a Wrong Turn movie and maybe that’s what hurts the movie the most. One poster said it felt more like a loose remake like the 2019 Black Christmas and I’d have to agree. It seems like all they did was just take the name and idea about some kids hiking, but that was it. I don’t even think they took a Wrong Turn anywhere which TOTALLY MISSES THE POINT OF IT BEING CALLED WRONG TURN!!! In hindsight, I do wish these kinds of remakes would just admit to themselves as being original concepts from the start instead of taking the name and being drastic with the changes they're making. It makes whatever goal they're trying to accomplish all the more confusing. Have you watched any of the sequels before this? No I had no interest in the sequels because I figured they’re just more of the same. |
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Post by James on Mar 25, 2021 15:33:38 GMT
In hindsight, I do wish these kinds of remakes would just admit to themselves as being original concepts from the start instead of taking the name and being drastic with the changes they're making. It makes whatever goal they're trying to accomplish all the more confusing. Have you watched any of the sequels before this? No I had no interest in the sequels because I figured they’re just more of the same. I like the second one a lot. Henry Rollins stole the show. |
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Post by Prime etc. on Mar 25, 2021 16:08:56 GMT
It's like the director was trying to make the conservative answer to the original, I have not seen this or the original, but based on what I have read, the original has the usual stereotype of rural American savages.
The plot point of her father coming along sounds "conservative" except it's Mathew Modine, the star of "the Liberal" SNL skit. He's not exactly Joe Don Baker. In these slasher movies, the white male protector is mostly useless. That's the liberal coating. Even in Halloween, Loomis fails-he doesn't kill Michael Myers.
The important thing is that the protagonist be a woman (preferably multicultural in some fashion--i.e. Spanish-British in this case) and the bad guy should be white. It doesn't matter as much what his stated politics are--it's his race that counts. And that he victimize non-whites--that's a bonus. As long as he is evil or useless (Sydney's father falling out of the closet in Scream when he could have been untied to help her).
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Post by nicktatler76 on May 4, 2021 17:44:04 GMT
Reminded me of the recent Black Christmas remake, in that it borrows on the famous brand name, only to veer off in a new direction. Not sure how I feel about this trend. On one hand, at least they're trying to offer something original, but they're associating themselves with something other, advertising they're one thing, when they're another. The movie was okay, a realistic tone. I did miss those cackling evil inbred guys though. Yeah, it is pretty strange of a trend in these loose remakes. I am uncertain if I'll check out the recent BC anytime soon. Don't bother unless you want wokery about 'the patriarchy' shoved down your throat. |
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Post by lukejbarnett on May 6, 2021 4:47:59 GMT
this is a fresh good movie. it really has a raw and realistic story and things that happen. SPOILERS AHEAD: it is about a cult who we find out is innocent and this girl is forced to stay and live with this cult. she gets used to living there and becomes a member of their cult and acts like them. its' cool how you see this bc its' unique seeing an american girl who lives in the suburbs and is not in a cult get transformed into a cult girl with cult mentality and ways.
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Post by Spitfire926f on May 12, 2021 0:46:01 GMT
I’m watching it right now. It’s boring as FUCK!!! I watched the original right before this and while I don’t think much of the original movie it beats this one by a long shot!!! The characters are not interesting, the change from murderous hillbillies to some weird cult was dumb, and it takes way TOO LONG to get going. It also does not feel like a Wrong Turn movie and maybe that’s what hurts the movie the most. One poster said it felt more like a loose remake like the 2019 Black Christmas and I’d have to agree. It seems like all they did was just take the name and idea about some kids hiking, but that was it. I don’t even think they took a Wrong Turn anywhere which TOTALLY MISSES THE POINT OF IT BEING CALLED WRONG TURN!!! In hindsight, I do wish these kinds of remakes would just admit to themselves as being original concepts from the start instead of taking the name and being drastic with the changes they're making. It makes whatever goal they're trying to accomplish all the more confusing. Have you watched any of the sequels before this? I just watched it today and I felt the same way. Why even pretend it was a remake or reboot? I liked it, but it had little to do with the original. |
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Post by masterofallgoons on May 12, 2021 11:40:46 GMT
In hindsight, I do wish these kinds of remakes would just admit to themselves as being original concepts from the start instead of taking the name and being drastic with the changes they're making. It makes whatever goal they're trying to accomplish all the more confusing. It's weird in this case too because who really gives a shit about Wrong Turn? I know there were a bunch of those, but if you're gonna do something different anyway why bother using a name that doesn't have wide appeal and recognition?
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Post by James on May 12, 2021 14:03:13 GMT
In hindsight, I do wish these kinds of remakes would just admit to themselves as being original concepts from the start instead of taking the name and being drastic with the changes they're making. It makes whatever goal they're trying to accomplish all the more confusing. It's weird in this case too because who really gives a shit about Wrong Turn? I know there were a bunch of those, but if you're gonna do something different anyway why bother using a name that doesn't have wide appeal and recognition? Yeah it wasn't like it was bringing in that many people, save for the fans. |
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Post by masterofallgoons on Mar 27, 2022 15:54:24 GMT
This was pretty decent. I was actually pretty annoyed by the ending until I watched that rather impressive shot during the credits that serves as the actual ending more than an epilogue as it's presented. I guess these people were presented with the title and basic concept of Wrong Turn and were able to make something a little more interesting. Some of the dialogue in the beginning showing how clueless and out of touch these annoying millenials were was kind of over the top and silly. I know that they're meant to be like that, but I didn't buy some of they're back talking to the local southerners or that they would think any of that would work. But it was nice that outside of the stereotypically annoying milennials the movie presented a bunch of opportunities for clichéd characters but then subverted those. Arguably the main characters are less sympathetic than anybody else, and the antagonists and locals are more well rounded than anybody we are set up to be rooting for at first. That level of subversion was actually kinda refreshing. Without drawing attention to it too much it forces the audience to be judgmental of these deep southerners, and then flips it makes them more understandable and admirable. Both the initially mean townies and the woods-dwellers.
It shares a little bit of DNA with Midsommar. It's not as good, and it's not the same story at all, but it's got some common traits.
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Post by moviebuffbrad on Mar 27, 2022 20:05:58 GMT
This was pretty decent. I was actually pretty annoyed by the ending until I watched that rather impressive shot during the credits that serves as the actual ending more than an epilogue as it's presented. I guess these people were presented with the title and basic concept of Wrong Turn and were able to make something a little more interesting. Some of the dialogue in the beginning showing how clueless and out of touch these annoying millenials were was kind of over the top and silly. I know that they're meant to be like that, but I didn't buy some of they're back talking to the local southerners or that they would think any of that would work. But it was nice that outside of the stereotypically annoying milennials the movie presented a bunch of opportunities for clichéd characters but then subverted those. Arguably the main characters are less sympathetic than anybody else, and the antagonists and locals are more well rounded than anybody we are set up to be rooting for at first. That level of subversion was actually kinda refreshing. Without drawing attention to it too much it forces the audience to be judgmental of these deep southerners, and then flips it makes them more understandable and admirable. Both the initially mean townies and the woods-dwellers. It shares a little bit of DNA with Midsommar. It's not as good, and it's not the same story at all, but it's got some common traits. With a little bit of Tucker and Dale vs Evil, but minus the comedy. |
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Post by forca84 on Mar 28, 2022 20:32:35 GMT
This was pretty decent. I was actually pretty annoyed by the ending until I watched that rather impressive shot during the credits that serves as the actual ending more than an epilogue as it's presented. I guess these people were presented with the title and basic concept of Wrong Turn and were able to make something a little more interesting. Some of the dialogue in the beginning showing how clueless and out of touch these annoying millenials were was kind of over the top and silly. I know that they're meant to be like that, but I didn't buy some of they're back talking to the local southerners or that they would think any of that would work. But it was nice that outside of the stereotypically annoying milennials the movie presented a bunch of opportunities for clichéd characters but then subverted those. Arguably the main characters are less sympathetic than anybody else, and the antagonists and locals are more well rounded than anybody we are set up to be rooting for at first. That level of subversion was actually kinda refreshing. Without drawing attention to it too much it forces the audience to be judgmental of these deep southerners, and then flips it makes them more understandable and admirable. Both the initially mean townies and the woods-dwellers. It shares a little bit of DNA with Midsommar. It's not as good, and it's not the same story at all, but it's got some common traits. With a little bit of Tucker and Dale vs Evil, but minus the comedy. For me the Comedy was how over the top and cheesy the main characters were... "My single Dad explained Menustration to me and stuck the Tampon in and closed his eyes! Girl power!!" WTF?! 😆🤣 |
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