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The Shortcut

R20091h 40mNicholaus Goossen
IMDb 5.0

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"Some urban legends are real."

When Derek moves to a new town and discovers a shortcut through the woods to his high school, he learns about a crazy old man who lives near its path: Legend has it that he abducted a group of teenagers years ago. Ignoring the warning, Derek and his friends set out to uncover the dark secret that's buried deep in the woods. But will they survive to tell it?

MysteryHorrorThriller
High SchoolWoodsUrban Legend

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What is The Shortcut (2009) about?

When Derek moves to a new town and discovers a shortcut through the woods to his high school, he learns about a crazy old man who lives near its path: Legend has it that he abducted a group of teenagers years ago. Ignoring the warning, Derek and his friends set out to uncover the dark secret that's buried deep in the woods. But will they survive to tell it?

Who stars in The Shortcut?

The Shortcut stars Drew Seeley (Derek), Shannon Woodward (Lisa), Dave Franco (Mark), Katrina Bowden (Christy), Raymond J. Barry (Old Man / Ivor). The film was directed by Nicholaus Goossen.

How long is The Shortcut?

The Shortcut has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated R.

Is The Shortcut worth watching?

The Shortcut holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. Fans of Mystery, Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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