Detention of the Dead
Detention of the Dead

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Detention of the Dead

2012
Movie
87 min
English

A group of oddball high school students find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Alex SuretteGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

When a zombie apocalypse breaks out during a high school detention session, a group of unlikely students must band together to survive. Trapped in the school with a horde of the undead, they face their worst fears and grudgingly learn to cooperate. Their only hope lies in escaping the building before they all become victims of the outbreak.

Critical Reception

Detention of the Dead was largely met with negative reviews from critics, who found its humor and horror elements to be uninspired and derivative of better zombie comedies. Audiences, however, found some entertainment value in its campy nature and straightforward B-movie appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on tired zombie tropes and predictable jump scares.

  • The humor often falls flat, failing to land its intended comedic beats.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers may appreciate its low-budget charm and earnest attempt at a zombie flick.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their consensus is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film was primarily shot in a real high school during its off-season, adding to its authentic (and slightly eerie) atmosphere.

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