The legendary horror franchise returns with fresh blood, deeper lore, and more brutal kills.
April 29, 2025 – Bloody Screams Daily
Just when you thought it was safe to hike again, the Wrong Turn franchise is back to remind you why you don’t stray off the beaten path. Wrong Turn 9 is officially in development, and horror fans are buzzing with anticipation over what the latest installment will bring to one of the most enduring—and savage—slasher franchises of the 21st century.
The Foundation Grows
After the 2021 reboot reimagined the franchise with a chilling Appalachian cult known as “The Foundation,” this ninth entry is expected to build on that mythology in terrifying new ways. While the original films focused on deformed cannibals hunting down unlucky travelers, the newer direction blends backwoods horror with cult paranoia and psychological torment.
Early teases suggest Wrong Turn 9 could be a direct sequel to the reboot or possibly a hybrid that ties past and present threads together—uniting fans of both eras.
A New Kind of Nightmare
According to sources close to production, this installment will lean heavily into folk horror and survival themes, while keeping the gore, dread, and brutal deaths the franchise is famous for. Expect more intelligent traps, darker character arcs, and a setting that’s as much an enemy as the killers stalking within it.
No casting announcements have been made yet, but rumors suggest a mix of newcomers and returning faces may appear. Behind the camera, a fresh creative team is taking the reins, reportedly looking to “elevate the brutality with smarter scares and deeper stakes.”
When to Expect It
While no official release date has been locked in, Wrong Turn 9 is slated to begin filming by the end of 2025, with a theatrical or streaming release likely to follow in 2026.
One thing is certain—if you thought the forest was done claiming victims, think again. With Wrong Turn 9, the hills have eyes… and they’re watching.