Slasher / Horror Director: Declan O'Brien
: Moving the franchise away from traditional summer forests to a snow-locked asylum completely alters the tension. The freezing outdoor temperatures create a claustrophobic effect; the students cannot simply run away into the night without freezing to death. Wrong Turn - 4 - Bloody Beginnings -2011- -MM S...
Critics and viewers often pointed out that the "prequel" aspect didn't add much to the overall mythology of the characters and that the characters often made illogical decisions, which is a common staple of the genre. Slasher / Horror Director: Declan O'Brien : Moving
However, the film is often criticized for its script and character decisions. The protagonists make notoriously poor choices (the infamous "sex while friends are being tortured" scene is a point of contention among horror fans), making it difficult to root for their survival. It lacks the gritty realism of the original 2003 film, replacing tension with over-the-top violence and cheesy dialogue. However, the film is often criticized for its