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Mystery / Horror / Thriller

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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Directed by Nicholaus Goossen

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

Cast.

Drew Seeley

Drew Seeley

Derek

Shannon Woodward

Shannon Woodward

Lisa

Dave Franco

Dave Franco

Mark

Katrina Bowden

Katrina Bowden

Christy

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Old Man / Ivor

Kent Allen

Kent Allen

Mr. Hartley

Wendy Anderson

Wendy Anderson

Derek's Mom

Jeremy Bastian

Jeremy Bastian

Benjamin (1940s)

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