FeatureR2009·100m·4.7

The Shortcut

Some urban legends are real.

MysteryHorrorThriller

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?

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Cast

Drew Seeley

Derek

Shannon Woodward

Lisa

Dave Franco

Mark

Katrina Bowden

Christy

Raymond J. Barry

Old Man / Ivor

Kent Allen

Mr. Hartley

Wendy Anderson

Derek's Mom

Jeremy Bastian

Benjamin (1940s)

Cavan Cunningham

School Administrator

Shannon Jardine

Ms. Milan

Tracy-Lynn Pugsley

Irene

Nicholas Elia

Tobey

Josh Emerson

Taylor

Scott Lyster

Dougie

Details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Languages: English
Budget: $5.0M
Revenue: —
Age rating: R
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: Minds Eye EntertainmentScary Madison Productions

Crew

Director

Nicholaus Goossen

Writers

Dan Hannon, Scott Sandler

Mark Irwin

Director of Photography

Jake York

Editor

Marian Wihak

Production Design

Sonja Clifton-Remple

Costume Design

Michael Suby

Original Music Composer

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Reviews

iluvdvds

7/12/2012

7.0

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!