Detention
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.
Why it matters
Detention (2010) fuses haunted high school paranoia with a creeping ghost story that doubles as a meditation on guilt and memory.
- A tightly wound blend of supernatural dread and teen angst that taps into the anxiety of being trapped—physically and emotionally.
- Practical effects and shadowy visuals craft an oppressive atmosphere that feels more like a nightmare than a typical school horror flick.
- For fans of slow-burning hauntings and psychological twists rather than jump-scare overload.
- Connects to the rich tradition of ghost stories where the past refuses to stay buried, echoing classics like *The Changeling* but through a modern, youthful lens.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
0
Survival
100
