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The Shortcut (2009)

Name: The Shortcut
Director: Nicholaus Goossen
Genre: High school, Misterio, Suspense, Urban legend, Woods
Released: 2009
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Drew Seeley, Shannon Woodward, Dave Franco, Katrina Bowden, Raymond J. Barry

2009 · Nicholaus Goossen · 100 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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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?

A 2009 title built around High school, Misterio and Suspense. Directed by Nicholaus Goossen.

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The Shortcut (2009)

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