According to early insider information, “Wrong Turn 9” will see a fresh crop of young adventurers – this time a group of college students on a hiking expedition – stumble into the domain of the depraved, mountain-dwelling cannibals that have terrorized audiences since the original 2003 cult classic.

“Just when you think these hapless victims have managed to evade the clutches of the savage killers, the nightmare begins anew,” teased one source close to the production. “The creative team has really cranked up the intensity and gore factor for this next chapter. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat.”

Details remain tightly under wraps, but word on the street is that the film will see the return of several fan-favourite characters, as well as the introduction of a new generation of prey for the monstrous mountain men to stalk and slaughter. Rumours of unexpected twists and an even more harrowing finale have horror aficionados licking their lips in anticipation.

“This is going to be an absolute barnburner of a horror film,” enthused one industry insider. “The production values are through the roof, the kills are more inventive than ever, and the tension is ratcheted up to 11. If you’re a diehard ‘Wrong Turn’ fan, you’re in for the ride of your life.”

With an expected release date of mid-2025, anticipation is already reaching a fever pitch among genre enthusiasts. Whether this latest foray into the backwoods of terror can live up to the high bar set by its predecessors remains to be seen. But one thing is certain – fans are in for one hell of a wild ride.