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The Shortcut

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
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Shannon Woodward, Drew Seeley, Dave Franco, and Katrina Bowden in The Shortcut (2009)
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Two brothers come upon a rarely used shortcut in their new town.Two brothers come upon a rarely used shortcut in their new town.Two brothers come upon a rarely used shortcut in their new town.

  • Director
    • Nicholaus Goossen
  • Writers
    • Dan Hannon
    • Scott Sandler
  • Stars
    • Katrina Bowden
    • Jeremy Bastian
    • Cavan Cunningham
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    3.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicholaus Goossen
    • Writers
      • Dan Hannon
      • Scott Sandler
    • Stars
      • Katrina Bowden
      • Jeremy Bastian
      • Cavan Cunningham
    • 40User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    The Shortcut
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    Shannon Woodward and Dave Franco in The Shortcut (2009)
    Shannon Woodward and Dave Franco in The Shortcut (2009)
    William B. Davis and Katrina Bowden in The Shortcut (2009)
    Katrina Bowden in The Shortcut (2009)
    Behind the Scenes of THE SHORTCUT
    Behind the Scenes of THE SHORTCUT
    Behind the Scenes of THE SHORTCUT
    Behind the Scenes of THE SHORTCUT
    The Shortcut
    Nicholaus Goossen in The Shortcut (2009)

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    Katrina Bowden
    Katrina Bowden
    • Christy
    Jeremy Bastian
    • Benjamin Hartley (1940s)
    Cavan Cunningham
    Cavan Cunningham
    • School Administrator
    William B. Davis
    William B. Davis
    • Benjamin Hartley
    Benjamin DeWalt
    • Benjamin Hartley (1950s)
    Nicholas Elia
    Nicholas Elia
    • Tobey
    Josh Emerson
    Josh Emerson
    • Taylor
    Raymond J. Barry
    Raymond J. Barry
    • Old Man
    • (as Raymond Barry)
    • …
    Dave Franco
    Dave Franco
    • Mark
    Jonelle Gunderson
    Jonelle Gunderson
    • Sally (1950s)
    Shannon Jardine
    Shannon Jardine
    • Ms. Milan
    Scott Lyster
    Scott Lyster
    • Dougie
    Christine MacInnis
    • Mrs. Hartley
    Daniel Maslany
    Daniel Maslany
    • Ivor Hartley (1950s)
    Maxine Miller
    Maxine Miller
    • Grandma
    Tracylynn Olson
    Tracylynn Olson
    • Irene
    • (as Tracy-Lynn Pugsley)
    Rob Roy
    • Mr. Armstrong
    Jaden Ryan
    Jaden Ryan
    • Kid #1
    • Director
      • Nicholaus Goossen
    • Writers
      • Dan Hannon
      • Scott Sandler
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    • Trivia
      The only movie produced by Adam Sandler's production company "Happy Madison Productions" under the moniker "Scary Madison".
    • Goofs
      It is announced at the beginning of the film that the year is 1945, and there is a prominent banner for Hartley High School's Homecoming. A young man entering the Marines says he's going to be stationed in Germany, which is important because he has to "Stop the Nazis." Homecoming dances at USA high schools are in October or November, which means the dialogue takes place in October or November of 1945. Hitler committed suicide in April of 1945, and the Nazi party quickly dissolved. World War II was over by the time this conversation took place.
    • Connections
      Features Army of Two (2008)

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    Why does the Shortcut feel so long?
    Yikes. Really dumb confusing movie. The title translates to "dont go in the woods cuz there's a killer in there. Or is there? The acting isn't all that bad, but there is no cohesive story.

    The plot meanders from the 40s to 50s to present. And then there's a decent surprise ending that is totally ruined by an incomprehensible second surprise ending 10 minutes later.

    It is so out of place you'll be wondering what they were thinking -- like a sequel? Come on folks. Are you delusional?

    In all, you'll just feel let down and like you wasted 90 minutes.

    Too bad.it could have been good with a better script.
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    • Jul 15, 2011

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    • Release date
      • August 17, 2016 (Portugal)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Avoid the Shortcut
    • Filming locations
      • Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Happy Madison Productions
      • Minds Eye Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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