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Detention
After some personal trauma, Wilson Walmsley is invited to work as a substitute teacher in a suburban public high school. He finds lack of authority and interest in the school direction and teacher body; uncontrolled and abusive students in an environment of disrespect and lack of discipline. He becomes close to the arts teacher Louise and to the smart and abused student Joey. When he saves Louise from a sexual assault of the student Davey, Louise and him are sued by Davey's family lawyer; then Davey's girlfriend beats Louise. The upset Walmsley lures, drugs and kidnaps Joey and six troublemakers of his class and brings them to his isolate real estate in Alpine, Texas. When the seven students wake up, they are naked and caged in cages with electric fences. When Walmsley arrives, he advises that his class will begin, and any disrespect or lack of discipline will be duly punished, and shots Joey to make clear his intentions. And the class begins.
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Plot Summary
In a small Midwestern town, a group of high school students are forced to attend detention on the last day of school before summer vacation. As the day progresses, they discover that the detention room is haunted by a vengeful spirit that was killed there years ago. The students must band together to survive the night and stop the supernatural entity before it claims more victims.
Critical Reception
Detention is a cult classic horror-comedy that garnered a niche following for its unique blend of gore, humor, and teen angst. While it didn't achieve mainstream success upon its release, it has since been appreciated for its low-budget charm and its genre-bending approach.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its creative and often absurd horror elements.
Appreciated for its over-the-top gore and dark humor.
Some found the plot disjointed but enjoyed the energetic execution.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this cult film, but those available often highlight its status as a quirky, low-budget horror flick with a strong cult following. Viewers tend to enjoy its unique blend of horror and comedy, though its unconventional style may not appeal to everyone.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, contributing to its distinct lo-fi aesthetic that has become part of its cult appeal.
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