The Shortcut

2009-02-07 • 1h 40m • R •

Mystery Horror Thriller

4.6

User Score

135 votes

"Some urban legends are real."

Overview

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?

Nicholaus Goossen

Director

Dan Hannon

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Drew Seeley

Derek

Shannon Woodward

Lisa

Dave Franco

Mark

Katrina Bowden

Christy

Raymond J. Barry

Old Man / Ivor

Kent Allen

Mr. Hartley

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

1h 40m

Release Date

2009-02-07

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Reviews

iluvdvds

2012-07-12T15:46:47.000Z

Despite its modest budget, this film proves to be a very welcome addition to the horror genre. As its title suggests, AVOID THE SHORTCUT avoids being a dull rehash of tired cliches and insteads plays with these loved horror conventions to create an exciting and very well made horror film. If you want to take a break from the constant flurry of torture porn flicks, then take a look at this creepy chiller. A great story, interesting characters and a very twisted villian make this a surprisingly fun and enjoyable movie!