Mystery · Horror
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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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)
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iluvdvds
7/12/2012
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!
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