“Wrong Turn 8: Final Chapter” (2025) brings the long-running horror series to a terrifying and chilling conclusion. The film returns to its roots, taking place deep in the Appalachian wilderness, where a group of unsuspecting hikers stumble upon a nightmarish scenario.
The film begins with a group of friends embarking on a hiking trip to explore a remote area of the Appalachian Trail. Among them are Alex, the adventurous leader; Sarah, his girlfriend; Lucas, a survivor with a mysterious past; and Mia, a photographer eager to document their journey. Little do they know that they are entering the territory of the last surviving members of an inbred cannibal clan that has terrorized the woods for generations.
As the group ventures deeper into the woods, they begin to experience strange occurrences—missing supplies, eerie sounds at night, and a sense of being watched. Tensions rise when they discover an old abandoned campsite with the remains of a violent struggle. It becomes clear that they are not alone, and the horrors of the past still linger.
One by one, the friends fall victim to the traps and brutal tactics of the cannibals, who are more cunning and vicious than ever. The film does not shy away from the graphic violence that has defined the series, delivering gruesome and gruesome kills that will shock even the most seasoned horror fans
In a desperate fight for survival, Alex and Mia defeat the cannibals, leading to a final showdown in the clan’s lair—a grisly underground bunker filled with the remains of their previous victims. The film ends on a somber note, with only one survivor making it out of the woods, but forever haunted by the horrors they witnessed. “Wrong Turn: Final Chapter” serves as a devastating and fitting end to the series, leaving fans with a chilling reminder that some paths should never be taken.
