The Shortcut 2009
“Some urban legends are real.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Nicholaus Goossen
- Networks
- Minds Eye Entertainment, Scary Madison Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel
What is The Shortcut?
Goal: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "The Shortcut" (2009). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 7, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Studios
- Minds Eye Entertainment, Scary Madison Productions
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Genres
- Mystery, Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10 from 141 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Minds Eye Entertainment, Scary Madison Productions
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Goal: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of "The Shortcut" (2009).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Shortcut
Year: 2009
Director: Nicholaus Goossen
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Suspense (American independent horror film)
Cast: Andrew Seeley, Shannon Woodward, Dave Franco, Katrina Bowden, Jeremy Bastian, Cavan Cunningham, William B. Davis.
Runtime: 1h 40m
Release Date (US): 02/07/2009
Plot:
Derek moves to a new town.
He discovers a shortcut through the woods to his high school.
Two brothers come upon a rarely used shortcut in their new town.
Legend says a crazy old man lives near its path who abducted a group of teenagers years ago.
Derek and his friends set out to uncover the dark secret buried deep in the woods.
Rating/Classification: R (TMDB), PG-13 (TV Guide). *Note: Since sources conflict on rating, I
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of mystery and horror that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Shortcut worth watching?
The Shortcut holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 141 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Mystery, Horror for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Shortcut and when was it released?
The Shortcut is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Shortcut?
The Shortcut was directed by Nicholaus Goossen.
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