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Wrong Way 1972

★ 3.18 votes78 min📅 1972-07-12

"LURED...! ABUSED...! ABANDONED...!"

"Wrong Way (1972)" drops two hitchhiking women into a nightmare when their car sputters to a stop on a deserted backroad. Before they can flag down help, they're seized by a marauding pack of drug-fueled hippies who subject them to unrelenting violence.

Director: Ray Williams

Cast

Becky Sharpe
Becky Sharpe
Kathy Hendricks
Lynn Harris
Nancy Neubauer
John Barnum
John Barnum
Jack
Ron Darby
Ron Darby
Mark
Al Ward
Al
Starlyn Simone
Starlyn Simone
Kidnapped Girl
Linda Marie
Dream Girl
Forrest Lorne

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wrong Way (1972) about?

Two young women find themselves kidnapped by a violent gang of zombified hippies after their car breaks down on a remote road. Their escape leads them into the clutches of a death cult plotting the same fate—rape, ritual, and ruin. The film tracks their fight for survival against impossible odds while their families scramble for answers.

Who directed Wrong Way?

Ray Williams directed this harrowing 1972 crime-thriller.

Who stars in Wrong Way?

The cast features Becky Sharpe, Lynn Harris, John Barnum, Ron Darby, and Al Ward in key roles.

Is Wrong Way (1972) worth watching?

As a low-budget grindhouse gem from 1972, Wrong Way delivers relentless tension and exploitation vibes that fans of the era may appreciate. Its grim themes and stark tone make it a divisive pick rather than a casual watch.

How long is Wrong Way?

Wrong Way runs 78 minutes.

About Wrong Way (1972) — A brutal 70s crime thriller about survival and terror

"Wrong Way (1972)" drops two hitchhiking women into a nightmare when their car sputters to a stop on a deserted backroad. Before they can flag down help, they're seized by a marauding pack of drug-fueled hippies who subject them to unrelenting violence. Fleeing the horrors of one threat only lands them in the crosshairs of a death-worshipping cult hellbent on the same atrocities. As the girls fight to stay alive, their desperate fathers wage a parallel battle with the police, desperate to unravel the trail of blood before it ends in murder.

Directed by Ray Williams with a stark, unflinching gaze, the film blends crime, drama, and thriller elements into a grim allegory about power, exploitation, and survival. The 78-minute runtime races like a ticking bomb, each frame steeped in dread and gritty realism.