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Detention

2012Movie1 h 33 minR

ComedyHorror
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic456.2Rotten Tomatoes44%46%

A breakneck, tense horror movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Story

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As a killer named Cinderhella stalks the student body at the high school in Grizzly Lake, a group of co-eds band together to survive while they're all serving detention.

Feels like

  • Self-Aware Horror
  • Meta-Comedy
  • Pop Culture Satire
  • Violent & Absurd
  • Teen Slasher
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Campy & Stylized
  • Gory Visuals
  • Homage to 90s Horror

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Kahn
Written by
Joseph Kahn, Mark Palermo
Produced by
Mary Ann Tanedo, Richard Weager
Music by
Bryan Mantia, Melissa Reese

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Facts

April 6, 2012 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
April 6, 2012
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Not What It Looks Like, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Childhood Friends +9

  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Childhood Friends
  • Psychopathic Manchild
  • Fun with Acronyms
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Hot for Teacher
  • One-Word Title
  • Snuff Film
  • Bathroom Stall of Overheard Insults
  • Putting the "Pal" in Principal
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight

12 of 86 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Detention?"

Questions about Detention

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Detention?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Detention is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Detention worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (45).

Will Detention scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will Detention make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

What tropes does Detention use?

Not What It Looks LikeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Childhood FriendsPsychopathic ManchildFun with AcronymsFreudian ExcuseHot for TeacherOne-Word TitleSnuff FilmBathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsPutting the "Pal" in PrincipalUnusually Uninteresting Sightand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including Not What It Looks Like, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, and Childhood Friends.