Shortcut (2020) is a horror-thriller film directed by Alessio Liguori. Set on a school bus traveling through the countryside, the movie follows a group of teenagers who take a shortcut through a remote forest after their bus driver suffers a heart attack.
What starts as a simple detour soon turns into a nightmare as the teens find themselves stranded and hunted by a terrifying creature lurking in the woods. The film blends elements of supernatural horror with a survival narrative, focusing on the characters’ efforts to outsmart the monstrous entity and survive the night. With suspenseful pacing and a dark atmosphere, Shortcut explores themes of fear, trust, and the fight for survival in the face of the unknown. While it draws from familiar horror tropes, it keeps audiences engaged with its eerie tone and unexpected twists.
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