Stars: Jack Kane, Sophie Jane Oliver, Zander Emlano, Molly Dew, Zak Sutcliffe | Written by Daniele Cosci | Directed by Alessio Liguori
Shortcut, a title that doesn’t give much away but fits nicely alongside other horror movies such as Wrong Turn and Dead End. Both of which are actually pretty good despite their uninteresting road-related titles.
Unsurprisingly, Shortcut sees a school bus take a shortcut when the way they are heading is blocked. And again, unsurprisingly this shortcut leads the passengers somewhere they do not want to end up being.
The writer and director actually do well to take you in one direction in the first twenty minutes or so but then heading into a much preferable and unexpected way after. We initially see five young teenagers – two girls and three boys – being driven somewhere on the big red school bus by a likable driver are some great sound effects for the monster.
Shortcut, a title that doesn’t give much away but fits nicely alongside other horror movies such as Wrong Turn and Dead End. Both of which are actually pretty good despite their uninteresting road-related titles.
Unsurprisingly, Shortcut sees a school bus take a shortcut when the way they are heading is blocked. And again, unsurprisingly this shortcut leads the passengers somewhere they do not want to end up being.
The writer and director actually do well to take you in one direction in the first twenty minutes or so but then heading into a much preferable and unexpected way after. We initially see five young teenagers – two girls and three boys – being driven somewhere on the big red school bus by a likable driver are some great sound effects for the monster.
- 3/29/2021
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
To mark the release of Shortcut on 29th March, we’ve been given 5 copies to give away on DVD.
A group of five British teenagers are taking their usual school bus home when an unexpected detour turns their night into a nightmare. But this isn’t your average night, as a rare lunar eclipse is on the cards, as Nolan (Jack Kane) and his classmates; Bess (Sophie Jane Oliver), Karl (Zander Emlano), Queenie (Molly Dew) and Reggie (Zak Sutcliffe) soon discover.
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A group of five British teenagers are taking their usual school bus home when an unexpected detour turns their night into a nightmare. But this isn’t your average night, as a rare lunar eclipse is on the cards, as Nolan (Jack Kane) and his classmates; Bess (Sophie Jane Oliver), Karl (Zander Emlano), Queenie (Molly Dew) and Reggie (Zak Sutcliffe) soon discover.
Please note: This competition is open to UK residents only
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Shortcut will be available on DVD and Digital Download from 29th March! Pre-order your digital copy here & DVD copy here
The Small Print
Open to UK residents only The competition will close 5th April 2021 at 23.59 GMT The winner will be picked at random from entries received No cash alternative is available Please note prizes may be...
- 3/20/2021
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The adventure-thriller Shortcut will hit all VOD & all digital platforms on December 22nd. Check out the terrifying trailer:
Shortcut follows a group of five classmates trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invades the road. Every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity.
Shortcut stars Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, and Terence Anderson
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Shortcut follows a group of five classmates trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invades the road. Every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity.
Shortcut stars Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, and Terence Anderson
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- 12/8/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Teen horror ‘Shortcut’ proved a box office hit in the US.
Parkland Entertainment has secured UK and Ireland rights to a hat-trick of AFM titles.
The deals are led by teen horror Shortcut, sold by Italian genre specialist Minerva Pictures. The creature feature was released on nearly 700 US screens via by Gravitas Ventures in September and proved the distributor’s biggest box office success to date, ranking seventh on its opening weekend with $305,000.
Directed by Alessio Liguori, the film follows five teenagers who become trapped in their school bus on a deserted road, which has been blocked by a mysterious creature.
Parkland Entertainment has secured UK and Ireland rights to a hat-trick of AFM titles.
The deals are led by teen horror Shortcut, sold by Italian genre specialist Minerva Pictures. The creature feature was released on nearly 700 US screens via by Gravitas Ventures in September and proved the distributor’s biggest box office success to date, ranking seventh on its opening weekend with $305,000.
Directed by Alessio Liguori, the film follows five teenagers who become trapped in their school bus on a deserted road, which has been blocked by a mysterious creature.
- 11/11/2020
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
All paths lead to an unavoidable outcome, at least that’s the conclusion demonstrated by the teenage motley crew facing a nightmarish problem in director Alessio Liguori’s “Shortcut.” If only someone had course-corrected the filmmakers on their own route to making this letdown of a horror road-movie, which gets off to a good start before losing its way. With lackluster character development, a few ill-conceived situations in the second half and dialogue that sounds like it’s been run through Google Translate, there’s only a modest amount of entertainment value found therein.
It was supposed to be an average bus ride home from school for shy high-schooler Nolan (Jack Kane) and his classmates artistic Bess (Sophie Jane Oliver), loudmouth Karl (Zander Emlano), intelligent Queenie (Molly Dew) and rebellious Reggie (Zak Sutcliffe). The kids razz each other, trade prophetic riddles and discuss the rare lunar eclipse happening that night.
It was supposed to be an average bus ride home from school for shy high-schooler Nolan (Jack Kane) and his classmates artistic Bess (Sophie Jane Oliver), loudmouth Karl (Zander Emlano), intelligent Queenie (Molly Dew) and rebellious Reggie (Zak Sutcliffe). The kids razz each other, trade prophetic riddles and discuss the rare lunar eclipse happening that night.
- 9/25/2020
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of Shortcut's North American theatrical release on September 25th, we have an exclusive clip just for Daily Dead readers!
"Directed by Alessio Liguori and written by Daniele Cosci, Shortcut stars Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, Terence Anderson. The film is produced by Simona Ferri, Marco Tempera and Robert Cipullo. Shortcut will open nationwide across North America (USA/Canada) at drive-in’s and indoor theatres on September 25th (with Thursday night previews), followed by a VOD & digital release on December 22nd.
Shortcut follows a group of five classmates trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invades the road. Every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity."
Directed by Alessio Liguori and produced by Simona Ferri, Marco Tempera, and Roberto Cipullo, Shortcut stars Andrei Claude, Zak Sutcliffe, Sophie Jane Oliver, Terence Anderson, David Keyes, Jack Kane, Molly Dew,...
"Directed by Alessio Liguori and written by Daniele Cosci, Shortcut stars Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, Terence Anderson. The film is produced by Simona Ferri, Marco Tempera and Robert Cipullo. Shortcut will open nationwide across North America (USA/Canada) at drive-in’s and indoor theatres on September 25th (with Thursday night previews), followed by a VOD & digital release on December 22nd.
Shortcut follows a group of five classmates trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invades the road. Every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity."
Directed by Alessio Liguori and produced by Simona Ferri, Marco Tempera, and Roberto Cipullo, Shortcut stars Andrei Claude, Zak Sutcliffe, Sophie Jane Oliver, Terence Anderson, David Keyes, Jack Kane, Molly Dew,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has acquired the North American distribution rights to the horror-adventure film Shortcut. Directed by Alessio Liguori and written by Daniele Cosci, Shortcut stars Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, and Terence Anderson. The film is produced by Simona Ferri, Marco Tempera, and Robert Cipullo. Shortcut will open nationwide across North America (USA/Canada) at […]...
- 9/21/2020
- by Josh Millican
- DreadCentral.com
All you need to make a horror thriller is a bus, five kids, and a mysterious creature, according to a new trailer for Shortcut. The title resonates for horror fans, since we all know that taking a shortcut is a *bad* idea that inevitably leads to bad things happening. Directed by Alessio Liguori, the film hails from Italy and is presented in English, which makes a certain kind of sense for a certain kind of contained, horror adventure. The cast includes Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, and Terence Anderson. It's heading for more than 200 theaters (drive-in and otherwise) in the U.S. on September 25, courtesy of Gravitas Ventures, with a VOD release to follow in December. Here is the official...
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- 9/10/2020
- Screen Anarchy
Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company, has acquired the North American distribution rights to the horror adventure film Shortcut. Directed by Alessio Liguori and written by Daniele Cosci, Shortcut stars Jack Kane, Zak Sutcliffe, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver, Terence Anderson. The film is produced by Simona Ferri, Marco Tempera and Robert Cipullo. Shortcut will open nationwide across North America (USA/Canada) at drive-in’s and indoor theatres on September 25th (with Thursday night previews), followed by a VOD & digital release on December 22nd.
The Trailer looks terrifying:
Shortcut follows a group of five classmates trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invades the road. Every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity.
The deal was negotiated on behalf of Brett Rogalsky on behalf of Gravitas Ventures and by Monica Ciarli on behalf of Minerva Pictures International.
“Gravitas is thrilled...
The Trailer looks terrifying:
Shortcut follows a group of five classmates trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invades the road. Every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity.
The deal was negotiated on behalf of Brett Rogalsky on behalf of Gravitas Ventures and by Monica Ciarli on behalf of Minerva Pictures International.
“Gravitas is thrilled...
- 9/3/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
In a second helping of today's Horror Highlights, we have details on the Pet Sematary collection from Vixen by Micheline Pitt and the trailers for Shorcut and Anonymous Killers:
Pet Sematary Collection from Vixen by Micheline Pitt: Paramount Pictures and Los Angeles-based apparel company Vixen by Micheline Pitt have announced a licensing partnership for Stephen King’s Pet Sematary property for apparel and accessories, which kicks off today with an exclusive collection.
“We have an amazing collection of apparel and accessories inspired by both of the feature films which are based on the iconic 1983 Stephen King novel Pet Sematary,“ said Vixen CEO & Designer Micheline Pitt. “Each collection, like the films on which they are based, has its own story to tell, and its own style, and as the first female owned horror/genre company to have ever licensed a horror property, we’re excited to celebrate Pet Sematary through fashion.
Pet Sematary Collection from Vixen by Micheline Pitt: Paramount Pictures and Los Angeles-based apparel company Vixen by Micheline Pitt have announced a licensing partnership for Stephen King’s Pet Sematary property for apparel and accessories, which kicks off today with an exclusive collection.
“We have an amazing collection of apparel and accessories inspired by both of the feature films which are based on the iconic 1983 Stephen King novel Pet Sematary,“ said Vixen CEO & Designer Micheline Pitt. “Each collection, like the films on which they are based, has its own story to tell, and its own style, and as the first female owned horror/genre company to have ever licensed a horror property, we’re excited to celebrate Pet Sematary through fashion.
- 9/3/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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