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Some urban legends are real.
4.7 / 10 IMDb February 7, 2009 1h 40m
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?
Director
Runtime
1h 40m
Release Date
February 7, 2009
Genre
Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Status
Released
Budget
$5,000,000
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Cast
Drew Seeley
as Derek
Shannon Woodward
as Lisa
Dave Franco
as Mark
Katrina Bowden
as Christy
Raymond J. Barry
as Old Man / Ivor
Kent Allen
as Mr. Hartley
Wendy Anderson
as Derek's Mom
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Jeremy Bastian
as Benjamin (1940s)
Cavan Cunningham
as School Administrator
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Shannon Jardine
as Ms. Milan
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Tracy-Lynn Pugsley
as Irene
Nicholas Elia
as Tobey
Josh Emerson
as Taylor
Scott Lyster
as Dougie
Production Companies
Minds Eye Entertainment
Scary Madison Productions
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