Detention

Detention

(2011)

In the tense and thrilling series “Detention,” a diverse group of high school students finds themselves trapped in an all-too-relatable nightmare: Saturday detention. What begins as a typical punishment for their individual misdeeds quickly escalates into a gripping tale of secrets, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.

The series centers on five students, each representing a different slice of high school life. There’s Alex, the rebellious skate punk with a penchant for trouble; Mia, the overachieving straight-A student hiding her struggles with anxiety; Jamal, the misunderstood jock with a heart of gold, Lucy, the quirky artist battling her own insecurities, and Ethan, the new kid with a mysterious past that unfolds like a puzzle. When a sudden lockdown traps them inside the school’s empty halls, old grudges and buried tensions rise to the surface.

As the group navigates their confinement, they uncover chilling secrets about their school and each other. A series of cryptic messages hints at a dark history that the school has desperately tried to bury. With each passing hour, the students must confront not only the reasons for their detention but also their own personal demons. As they unravel the enigma behind the school’s sinister past, they form unlikely friendships and reshape their identities.

Themes of redemption, resilience, and the complexities of adolescence unfold as the characters delve into their backstories, revealing how their actions led them to this moment. With a killer soundtrack and stunning cinematography, “Detention” captures the essence of teenage angst while exploring the tough issues of mental health, social pressure, and the need for belonging.

As the clock ticks down, tensions flare, and the group faces an unexpected assailant that forces them to band together. With trust tested and alliances forged in the fire of adversity, they discover that sometimes the greatest lessons come from the most unlikely situations. “Detention” is a heart-pounding, character-driven exploration of what it means to let go of the past and find strength in unity, all while fighting to reclaim their freedom before the final bell tolls.

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+4

Rating

MovieScout Rating 5.6

Genres

Comedy,Horror,Romance,Thriller

Runtime

1h 33m

Age rating

Production country

Director

Joseph Kahn

Cast

Josh Hutcherson
Shanley Caswell
Spencer Locke
Dane Cook
Alison Woods
Logan Stalarow
Julie Dolan
Daniel Negreanu
Will Wallace
Josh Breeding
Marco Garcia
Mickey River
Jesse Heiman
Joseph Keane
Percy Daggs III
Parker Bagley
Marque Richardson
A.D. Johnson

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