The film was shot on location in Bulgaria and Germany, with a relatively low budget of $10 million. The production team made use of the rugged terrain to create a sense of isolation and vulnerability, which adds to the overall tension and fear experienced by the characters.
The film takes place two years after the events of the first movie. A group of friends, consisting of Alex (Eliza Dushku), Jessie (Emmanuelle Vaugier), and two other friends, embark on a hiking trip through the Appalachian Mountains. Unbeknownst to them, they are being stalked by a group of inbred cannibals, known as the Hill People, who inhabit the woods. index of wrong turn 2003
Despite the mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $36 million worldwide. The success of the film led to the creation of two more sequels, "Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Origins" (2011) and "Wrong Turn 5: Blood in the Snow" (2012). The film was shot on location in Bulgaria