Wrong Turn: Next Chapter brings a fresh yet terrifying twist to the long-running horror franchise. In this reboot-sequel, the film delves back into the deadly forest inhabited by a mysterious, violent cult known as The Foundation. Set years after the original events, the story introduces a new group of young adults who, while hiking through the Appalachian Mountains, veer off the marked trail and make a catastrophic mistake: they stumble into the territory of The Foundation.
The teaser trailer opens with eerie shots of dense, fog-covered woods, creating an immediate sense of dread. As the group enters deeper into the forest, strange carvings and unsettling symbols start to appear on trees and rocks. One of the hikers, Megan, played by a rising star, jokes about “not making a wrong turn,” a nod to the franchise’s title, but the lightheartedness quickly turns to horror as their paths become blocked and they realize they are being watched.
The tone shifts dramatically when the group is captured by The Foundation—a secretive, off-the-grid community that has lived in isolation for centuries. Unlike the cannibalistic villains of previous films, The Foundation members are depicted as primitive, but not mindless. Their leader, a menacing and calculated figure named Ramson, justifies their brutal ways by claiming they are preserving their ancient way of life. However, their form of justice is ruthless—those who trespass must pay with blood.
The group is forced to endure harrowing trials as they try to escape. One by one, they fall victim to savage traps and grisly deaths. Megan, along with her childhood friend, Ryan, take on the role of protagonists as they fight not only for their survival but also to uncover the horrifying secrets of The Foundation. The teaser ends with a chilling image of Ramson staring directly into the camera, warning: “Not everyone who goes off the trail deserves to return.”
