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07/02/2009 Mystery, Horror, Thriller 1h 40m
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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?

  1. Nicholaus Goossen

    Director

  2. Scott Sandler

    Writer

  3. Dan Hannon

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Drew Seeley

    Derek

  2. Shannon Woodward

    Lisa

  3. Dave Franco

    Mark

  4. Katrina Bowden

    Christy

  5. Raymond J. Barry

    Old Man / Ivor

  6. Kent Allen

    Mr. Hartley

  7. Wendy Anderson

    Derek's Mom

  8. Jeremy Bastian

    Benjamin (1940s)

  9. Cavan Cunningham

    School Administrator

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Reviews

A review by iluvdvds
Written by iluvdvds on 2012-07-12
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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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$5,000,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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