The Shortcut (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2009, The Shortcut is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Nicholaus Goossen, running about 100 minutes. “Some urban legends are real” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. The Shortcut stars Drew Seeley as Derek, Shannon Woodward as Lisa, Dave Franco as Mark and Katrina Bowden as Christy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Shortcut has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shortcut page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shortcut tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shortcut (2009)?
- In US, The Shortcut is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shortcut worth watching?
- The Shortcut holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shortcut?
- The Shortcut stars Drew Seeley, Shannon Woodward, Dave Franco, Katrina Bowden and Raymond J. Barry.
- When was The Shortcut released?
- The Shortcut was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.