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Detention

2010Movie1 h 30 min

Horror
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb2.9
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb2.9

Summary

A group of high school students are sent to Detention. Abandoned and locked in, images of Ghosts appear as they attempt to escape, only to find themselves connected to a past horrific death and made responsible for it with their lives.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
James D.R. Hickox
Written by
Michael Muscal, John Stienfield
Produced by
Alexa Jago, John Stienfield

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Facts

January 16, 2010 · 1 h 30 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
January 16, 2010
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Action, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Czech
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Jerk Jock, Abusive Parents, Hormone-Addled Teenager +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Detention worth watching?"

Questions about Detention

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Detention worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 2.9).

Will Detention make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will Detention scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Detention use?

Jerk JockAbusive ParentsHormone-Addled TeenagerTime-Travel RomanceAbhorrent AdmirerSelf-DeprecationNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Disproportionate RetributionShow Within a ShowHypocritical HumourImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceSexy Soaked Shirtand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Jerk Jock, Abusive Parents, and Hormone-Addled Teenager.