Wrong Turn at Tahoe is a 2009 crime thriller directed by Franck Khalfoun. The movie follows the story of Joshua, a small-time crime boss played by Cuba Gooding Jr., who works for a powerful underworld figure known as Vincent (played by Miguel Ferrer). Joshua is responsible for collecting debts, enforcing Vincent's rules, and doing whatever it takes to keep the money flowing.
One fateful day, Joshua is sent to collect a debt from a drug dealer named Frankie (played by Mike Starr). Things go wrong, and Joshua ends up killing Frankie in self-defense. However, things quickly spiral out of control when Joshua realizes that Frankie was working for a much bigger crime boss named Nino (played by Harvey Keitel). Now, Joshua must face the consequences of his actions and deal with the wrath of Nino and his goons, who are out for revenge.
As the body count rises and tensions boil over, Joshua finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle between Vincent and Nino, with his own life hanging in the balance. Along the way, Joshua must navigate treacherous alliances, shifting loyalties, and unexpected betrayals, all while trying to stay one step ahead of his enemies.
Wrong Turn at Tahoe is a taut, suspenseful crime thriller that delivers on both action and drama. The performances by the cast are top-notch, with Cuba Gooding Jr. turning in a particularly strong performance as Joshua, a man who must confront the consequences of his violent actions. The movie is rated R for violence, language, and brief drug use.