The Shortcut (2009)

In the haunting tale of 'The Shortcut,' we follow the journey of high school senior Derek, a newcomer in a small, whisper-ridden town. A mysterious overgrown path, hidden in the heart of the woods near his new home, calls out to him. This path, once a beloved shortcut for the local children, has now turned into a chilling no man's land, its reputation marred by the tales of a malevolent old farmer who chased away intruders with a menacing shovel. The sinister air around the path deepens with the eerie disappearance of several local kids, their fates tied to horrifying rumors about the old farmer's deeds. Driven by a restless curiosity, Derek becomes intrigued by the forbidden path and the secrets it may hold. His younger brother's encounter with the infamous old man fuels his desire to unearth the truth. Ignoring the silent warnings of his peers, who are all too familiar with the chilling tales of 'The Shortcut,' Derek rallies a group of friends to join him in his daring venture. Their journey takes them beyond the foreboding trees and into the old man's property, where they soon realize that the path is far more than just an eerie trail in the woods. It is a place where things are not as they seem, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs, and where every step could be their last. As the group delves deeper into the woods, they uncover a horrifying secret that threatens their very survival. Will they escape the clutches of the malevolent presence that lurks in the shadows, or will they, too, become part of the chilling folklore that surrounds 'The Shortcut'? This thrilling narrative promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering who will live to tell the disturbing truth.

The Shortcut is a horror movie featuring Drew Seeley and directed by Nicholaus Goossen.

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