Is Wrong Turn appropriate for children?

# Wrong Turn Parental Guide This R-rated horror film follows hikers who encounter a dangerous hidden community in the Appalachian Mountains. It contains strong violence, graphic gore, intense scares, and frequent profanity, along with some sexual content. Due to these elements, it's not appropriate for children and is best suited for mature horror fans only.

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

2021

Rating

Genre

Horror, Thriller

Synopsis

Jen and a group of friends set out to hike the Appalachian Trail. Despite warnings to stick to the trail, the hikers stray off course—and cross into land inhabited by The Foundation, a hidden community of mountain dwellers who use deadly means to protect their way of life.

Cast

Charlotte Vega

Jennifer Shaw

Adain Bradley

Darius Clemons

Bill Sage

John Venable

Emma Dumont

Milla D'Angelo

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

🎬 Find on Amazon

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