Majority of the scenes for this film drag on for way too long. Some scenes were unnecessary and could have been cut. The “backstory” had no real context for the plot and also could have been cut. This film has so much potential but went nowhere. The practical effects for the monster were great though.

Attack the Block this is not. Shortcut is too violent and foul-mouthed for kids, yet too tame and juvenile for adults, bound to leave horror aficionados indifferent. You’ll be better off watching Jeepers Creepers 2 instead, and that’s really saying something.

Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

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.

Courtney Howard

Variety

At least this excursion into mediocrity is relatively brief, although, as mentioned, a vastly shorter cut would be much preferred.

Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle