---
title: "Wrong Turn 2: Dead End"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wrong-turn-2-dead-end-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13186
imdb_id: "tt0804555"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 1576
content_rating: "R"
---

# Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wrong-turn-2-dead-end-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End is a 2007 black comedy slasher film directed by Joe Lynch and written by Turi Meyer and Al Septien. This international co-production between Summit Entertainment and Constantin Film serves as the second installment in the film series and acts as a sequel to the 2003 movie Wrong Turn. The story follows retired military commander Colonel Dale Murphy as he hosts a simulated post-apocalyptic reality show. Participants in the production are challenged to survive within a remote West Virginia wasteland. The situation escalates into a nightmarish showdown when the contestants realize they are being hunted by an inbred family of cannibals. These antagonists are determined to capture the participants and make them their dinner. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes and was released in the United States on October 8, 2007. It is classified under the horror and thriller genres. The production was released as a video in 2007.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reality show survival challenge turns deadly when contestants are hunted by a family of cannibals."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced survival premise
- high-stakes reality show setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense violence
- graphic horror elements
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains intense sequences of graphic violence and horror-themed imagery.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, gritty, slasher, survival

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joe Lynch
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, Summit Entertainment, Constantin Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Erica Leerhsen** as *Nina Papas*
- **Henry Rollins** as *Dale Murphy*
- **Texas Battle** as *Jake Washington*
- **Aleksa Palladino** as *Mara*
- **Daniella Alonso** as *Amber*
- **Steve Braun** as *Jonesy*
- **Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe** as *Elena*
- **Kimberly Caldwell** as *Kimberly*
- **Matthew Currie Holmes** as *Michael*
- **Wayne Robson** as *Old Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A group of reality show participants must survive in a remote wasteland while being hunted by cannibals.

### Q: Who hosts the show?
The reality show is hosted by a retired military commander named Colonel Dale Murphy.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The events occur within a remote West Virginia wasteland.

### Q: Is this a sequel?
Yes, it is the second entry in the film series.

### Q: What kind of threat do the characters face?
The contestants are hunted by an inbred family of cannibals.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wrong Turn 2: Dead End — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13186)
- [Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (Video 2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804555/fullcredits/)
- [Wrong Turn 2: Dead End - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrong_Turn_2:_Dead_End)
- [Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13186-wrong-turn-2-dead-end/cast)
- [Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/wrong-turn-2-dead-end/31035/credits/)
- [Wrong Turn 2: Dead End - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/wrong-turn-2-dead-end/cast/2000294330/)

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