Dawn of the Beast (2021)

The film starts with a couple in the forest, the woman receives a green-stoned necklace from her boyfriend. Shortly after, she's mysteriously killed, setting a foreboding tone.

Years later, a group of graduate students, Chris, Isabella, Jake, Lilly, and Oz accompanied by their professor, Dr. Dennis Kasdan, embark on a field trip into the Northeastern wilderness. Their goal is to find evidence of Bigfoot, especially during “Dead Month,” a time notorious for strange creature sightings and unexplained disappearances.

During their expedition, the group discovers a decayed skeleton adorned with a green-stoned necklace, the same as in the opening scene. Isabella secretly takes the necklace, despite concerns that reporting the find would end their trip prematurely.

That night, Isabella ventures out alone and encounters a terrifying creature, leading to her possession by a malevolent force. Simultaneously, Lilly is kidnapped by Everett, a man obsessed with Bigfoot after losing his girlfriend years prior. He uses Lilly as bait, tying her to a tree to lure the creature.

As the night unfolds, the group faces attacks from both Bigfoot and a more sinister entity the Wendigo, a malevolent spirit that preys on those who trespass in its domain. The creatures invade the cabin where the group is staying, leading to a series of gruesome deaths, including that of Professor Kasdan.

Chris and Lilly manage to escape the initial onslaught. Lilly, prioritizing her survival, urges Chris to flee with her. However, Chris chooses to stay and search for other survivors, only to find none. Eventually, he reunites with Lilly, and they attempt to escape together.

Their escape is thwarted when Isabella, now fully possessed, attacks them. A confrontation ensues, resulting in a fiery explosion that seemingly kills Isabella and Everett, who reappears in a zombified state. Chris and Lilly survive, but the traumatic events leave them scarred.