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The Shortcut

The Shortcut

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?

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Shortcut
  • Genres: Mystery, Horror, Thriller
  • Release Date: 2009-02-07
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • Rating: 4.7/10 (134 votes)
  • Budget: $5,000,000
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Minds Eye Entertainment, Scary Madison
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7225
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Drew Seeley

Drew Seeley

as Derek

Shannon Woodward

Shannon Woodward

as Lisa

Dave Franco

Dave Franco

as Mark

Katrina Bowden

Katrina Bowden

as Christy

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

as Old Man / Ivor

Kent Allen

Kent Allen

as Mr. Hartley

Wendy Anderson

Wendy Anderson

as Derek's Mom

Jeremy Bastian

Jeremy Bastian

as Benjamin (1940s)

Cavan Cunningham

Cavan Cunningham

as School Administrator

Shannon Jardine

Shannon Jardine

as Ms. Milan

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External Links

Keywords

high schoolwoodsurban legend

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shortcut?

The Shortcut is a Mystery, Horror, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2009-02-07.

Who are the main actors in The Shortcut?

The main cast includes Drew Seeley, Shannon Woodward, Dave Franco, Katrina Bowden, Raymond J. Barry, .

Where can I watch The Shortcut online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Shortcut is available.

Is The Shortcut based on a true story?

Some urban legends are real

What is the IMDb rating of The Shortcut?

The Shortcut has an IMDb rating of 4.7/10 based on 134 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Shortcut?

The movie had a production budget of $5,000,000 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Shortcut?

The soundtrack was composed by Minds Eye Entertainment, Scary Madison. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Shortcut filmed?

The Shortcut was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Shortcut?

The total runtime of The Shortcut is 100 minutes.

Is The Shortcut suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Shortcut?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Shortcut.

Does The Shortcut have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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