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The Shortcut poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.6 / 100
2009·Horror / Mystery / Thriller·1h 40m

THE SHORTCUT

“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?

Above the Line
Nicholaus Goossen·DirectorScott Sandler·WriterDan Hannon·WriterMark Irwin·Director of PhotographyMichael Suby·Original Music ComposerJake York·Editor
Cast
Drew Seeley·DerekShannon Woodward·LisaDave Franco·MarkKatrina Bowden·ChristyRaymond J. Barry·Old Man / IvorKent Allen·Mr. HartleyWendy Anderson·Derek's MomJeremy Bastian·Benjamin (1940s)Cavan Cunningham·School AdministratorShannon Jardine·Ms. Milan
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Nicholaus Goossen·DirectorMichael Neumann·First Assistant DirectorElizabeth Farrer·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Scott Sandler·WriterDan Hannon·Writer
Camera· 6
Mark Irwin·Director of PhotographyLayton Burton·Steadicam OperatorRob Parrell·Key GripJesse Sannerud·First Assistant "B" CameraLayton Burton·Camera OperatorDean Stinchcombe·First Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Jake York·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Michael Suby·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Sonja Clifton-Remple·Costume DesignMarian Wihak·Production DesignTracy George·Key Makeup ArtistAndrea Spakowski·Set Decoration
Production· 10
Scott Sandler·ProducerJack Giarraputo·Executive ProducerBrian Witten·ProducerIngo Vollkammer·ProducerScott Einbinder·ProducerAdam Sandler·Executive ProducerRyan Westheimer·Production SupervisorTy Hyland·Production ManagerTyler Spindel·Co-ProducerDan Hannon·Co-Producer
Other Departments· 3
Tamara Harrod·Key Hair StylistAndrew Gordon·GafferWade Maurer·Special Effects Coordinator
By the Numbers
65.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Eerie, Suspenseful
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is divided into two main sections. The top section features four young adults, two males and two females, standing in a row against a dark, blurred b”

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Key Elements
Metal GateWarning Sign
Atmosphere
Dark, Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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