Is The Shortcut scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Shortcut for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Shortcut in the US?

The Shortcut streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 2 more, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, The CW, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Shortcut?

The Shortcut runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is The Shortcut suitable for kids?

The Shortcut is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20091h 40mMystery / Horror / Thriller

The Shortcut

Name: The Shortcut
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2009-02-07
Duration: 100 min

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?

TMDB audience score

Based on 143 votes

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Where to watch in the US

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The Shortcut at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery, horror, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 6 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, The CW, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

4.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 143 votes, a low audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Shortcut tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.

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Questions about The Shortcut

Is The Shortcut scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Shortcut for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Shortcut in the US?: The Shortcut streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, and 2 more, is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, The CW, and 3 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Shortcut?: The Shortcut runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is The Shortcut suitable for kids?: The Shortcut is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.