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Deep in the woods of Chestnut County, the legend of a drug-crazed woodsman transforms from a campfire story into a decade-long bloodbath. As group after group of unsuspecting visitors enters the territory of Cyrus Black, they find themselves hunted by a relentless force that refuses to stay dead. The creek runs red with the blood of those who ignore the warnings, leaving only one question: who will be left to tell the tale when the shadows finally stop moving?
Long ago, a tragedy befell a small logging town. For decades, in that very same community, a psychopathic murderer has roamed. Hellbent on finding and destroying anyone who is unfortunate enough to wander into his wilderness. When a group of college students decide to get away for a weekend, their party plans land them in Dark Shade Creek. But a weekend of fun soon descends into madness, and the teens find themselves in a downward spiral of terror, with almost no chance of escape.
Deep in the shadows lives a legend so horrifying, it has paralyzed the locals for decades. In this terrifying sequel six thrill seekers from the suburbs chase the legend of Cyrus to it's roots. Ignoring all warnings, they continue to a secluded cabin that sits at the heart of madness. As the dark and stormy night approaches, will they escape the terror that awaits them at the hands of a vengeful killer? Or will they become part of the blood stained forest that is... Dark Shade Creek.
Seeking the best riding trails in the country, Carter leads his friends deep into the heart of the wilderness while secretly hiding the grisly history of Cyrus Black. Their weekend of adventure turns into a desperate race for survival when the legendary killer emerges from the brush to claim a new set of victims.
A decade after the original terror began, a team of true-crime enthusiasts arrives at the creek to debunk the myth of the local butcher once and for all. They soon discover that some legends are better left buried, as a familiar face waits in the dark to prove that the blood in Dark Shade Creek never truly dries.