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The Shortcut (2009)

The Shortcut (2009)

R 100 minutes EN Mystery , Horror , Thriller
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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