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‘Wrong Turn’ Sequel Director Declan O’Brien Has Passed Away at 56
Terribly sad news in the horror world this weekend with reports of the passing of Declan O’Brien, the writer and director of three Wrong Turn sequels, Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead, Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings, and Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines.
Deadline shared the surprising news this morning, writing that Declan O’Brien actually passed away on February 16, 2022, at the age of 56.
While horror fans will know Declan as the Wrong Turn director best, he also got behind the camera for both Joy Ride 3: Roadkill and 2010’s Sharktopus.
He is survived by his three children: Alec O’Brien, Aidan O’Brien, and Caitlin O’Brien. A ceremony will be held for Declan O’Brien on May 13, 2022.
A couple trapped with a zombie finds potential salvation in a horror-loving neighbor in the official trailer for Turning Point.
Lionsgate releases Turning Point on VOD and Digital on August 25, 2026.
Joshua Wagner writes and directs.
In the film, “There is danger in the night, but the true terror is inside the house. Trapped within the home of a zombie in transition, Margot and her partner in crime must find their way out before they become the ghoul’s first victims. Their only hope for survival is a bizarre neighbor with an expert knowledge of the undead and the flicker of humanity remaining in their mutating stalker.“
The bizarre neighbor here, Casper, is played by DJ Qualls (Road Trip, “Creepshow“).
Jillian Lee Garner, Mike Apple, Shane Brady (“Ballers,” Synchronic, Doctor Sleep), Lydia Hearst (The Haunting of Sharon Tate, “Z Nation,” Slayers) and Sanchita Malik (Happy Anniversary, “Love,” “Escape the Night”) also star.
Turning Point has been rated “R” for violent content, gore, language, and some drug use.