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Detained
A young Syrian refugee Lara, fights to maintain her innocence when she's detained by U.S. Homeland Security after her father is identified as the suicide bomber of a terrorist attack at an airport in London.
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Plot Summary
A group of young people find themselves trapped in a locked-down high school during a lockdown drill that goes terribly wrong. As paranoia and fear escalate, they must confront their own inner demons and suspicions to survive the terrifying ordeal.
Critical Reception
Detained received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as major drawbacks, while some acknowledged its attempt at suspense.
What Reviewers Say
Fails to deliver on its suspenseful premise.
Characters are one-dimensional and unrelatable.
The plot becomes increasingly convoluted and unconvincing.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's execution and lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real high school, adding to its atmospheric tension during production.
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