10 Terrifying Movies Like Wrong Turn for Horror Fans

If Wrong Turn had you clutching your seat with its twisted backwoods horror, you’re not alone. The 2003 cult classic carved its name into the survival-horror genre with gruesome kills and nail-biting suspense. But why stop there? We’ve rounded up 10 movies like Wrong Turn that deliver the same adrenaline rush — think creepy settings, merciless villains, and desperate fights for survival.

Whether you’re into cannibalistic clans, cursed highways, or remote cabins where nothing is as it seems, this list has the ultimate thrillers to binge next. These films are perfect for a scary-movie night or if you’re just in the mood to get lost (literally) in the woods.

The Ultimate Survival-Horror Watchlist

1. The Hills Have Eyes (1977 & 2006) – A family stranded in the desert becomes prey for a vicious mutant clan.
2. Eden Lake (2008) – A couple’s romantic getaway turns deadly when they’re attacked by violent teens.
3. High Tension (2003) – A relentless cat-and-mouse game between two women and a sadistic killer.
4. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 & 2003) – Leatherface and his family redefine backwoods horror.

1. The Descent (2005) – Spelunking gone wrong as friends encounter bloodthirsty cave dwellers.
2. Cabin Fever (2002) – A flesh-eating virus terrorizes a group of friends in a remote cabin.
3. Backcountry (2014) – Inspired by true events, a couple faces off against a killer bear in the wilderness.
4. Deliverance (1972) – The original “city folk vs. locals” thriller that paved the way for Wrong Turn.

1. Frontier(s) (2007) – French survival horror with political undertones and a sadistic family.
2. Wolf Creek (2005) – Backpackers in the Australian outback stumble upon a nightmare they can’t escape.

If Wrong Turn left you hungry for more backwoods nightmares, these 10 films crank up the tension, gore, and survival stakes.