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Detention (2012)

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Joseph Kahn

Producer:

Mary Ann Tanedo, Richard Weager

Writer:

Mark Palermo

Release Date:

Apr 13, 2012

Runtime:

1hr 35m

Synopsis

As a copycat killer named after movie villain Cinderhella stalks the student body at Grizzly Lake High School, a group of co-eds band together to survive while serving detention.

Cast

  • Alison Woods
  • Logan Stalarow
  • Julie Dolan
  • Shanley Caswell
  • Daniel Negreanu
  • Will Wallace
  • Josh Breeding
  • Josh Hutcherson
  • Spencer Locke
  • Dane Cook

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.0
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3.0
  • Feb 24, 2013

    For the first fifteen minutes it's unwatchable. I mean properly. It's almost like some sort of endurance test. "Think you're tough, do you? Think you're HARD? BAM, THE MOST ANNOYING OPENING TO A MOVIE, EVER." It's just a barrage of bleating and overly-cute camera work and…

    1.0K Likes
    Liam Barrett
    Liam Barrett
    Apr 25, 2013

    Like snorting coke off a unicorn's vagina.

    915 Likes
    𝑀𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠
    𝑀𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠
    Sep 20, 2012

    Right......... This is either one of the best genre bending sci-fi/horror masterpieces ever made or it is an atrocious, ADHD fuelled, self aware and obnoxious MTV commercial. I'm not quite sure yet....

    506 Likes
    DirkH
    DirkH
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    Oct 9, 2016

    I love this stylized garbage.

    476 Likes
    Anika
    Anika
    Oct 31, 2023

    clapton davis you’re my dream girl

    465 Likes
    lo
    lo
    Feb 15, 2018

    Showing the person that you love, more than anyone else in the universe, one of the films that you love most in the universe, can be one of the most gratifying experiences in the universe.

    455 Likes
    Eli Hayes
    Eli Hayes
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    Mar 25, 2021

    94 Information overload. Soaked in references, from visual media to music to literature, but what is emphasized is the 'post-irony' malaise. The experience of high school, and the typical hallmarks, fed through a google search portal.

    406 Likes
    SilentDawn
    SilentDawn
    Nov 3, 2023

    i hated every single character in this (except for josh pookie hutcherson)

    401 Likes
    ram<3
    ram<3
    Oct 26, 2022

    biggest "did we watch the same movie??" moment i've had in a minute

    310 Likes
    Cecil Selwyn
    Cecil Selwyn
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Queue Community Reviews

65%
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👍 LIKE
47%
😐 MEH
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👎 DISLIKE
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Top Reviews
  • Aubrey
    Aubrey liked
    Detention

    Terrible movie, very weird and was just all over the place. But Josh Hutcherson is in it, so that automatically made it better.

    3 🔥 😂 17 3Y
    Blue
    Blue loved
    Detention

    Is it a good movie? No. But it’s stupid, fun, and it did wonders for my Josh Hutcherson obsession when I was younger.

    1 🔥 6 3Y
    connie
    connie liked
    Detention

    this movie is so stupid but it’s funny

    🔥 👀 5 3Y
  • Jess O'Toole
    Jess O'Toole disliked
    Detention

    literally so stupid like it's so funny but made me want to claw my eyes out

    97 2Y
    christine
    christine liked
    Detention

    this movie feels like going on a swing and singing the abcs You can decide if thats a good or bad thing Also JOSH HUTCHERSON ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

    1 🔥 1 2Y
    Natalie
    Natalie liked
    Detention

    I don’t even remember if this was good or not I think it was ok, I just know I watched it during my Josh Hutcherson phase 🤣

    🔥 2 3Y
  • Lorra
    Lorra loved
    Detention

    connie made me watchcnit shes delulu

    🔥 2 2Y
    lydi
    lydi is "meh" on
    Detention

    The plot was definitely something but the only reason I watched was for josh hutcherson and he made it worth it

    🔥 1 2Y
    addie
    addie disliked
    Detention

    Really bad movie, the plot was EVERYWHERE. Made no sense but i guess it was funny in a way

    1 3Y
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Metacritic

45
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Based on 14 Critics
6.1

USER SCORE (36)

Generally favorable reviews based on 36 Reviews
70
Apr 10, 2012

Moves at an absurd pace and dares anyone above 25 to keep up, yet the stream of genre-hopping jokes and sight gags makes the movie an entertaining ride.

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Metacritic review by John DeFore
John DeFore
The Hollywood Reporter
10
Apr 10, 2012

It's one of the most obnoxious movies ever made.

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Metacritic review by Nick Pinkerton
Nick Pinkerton
Village Voice
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Detention (2012) (2012) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Detention (2012) (2012)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Detention (2012) (2012) about?
As a copycat killer named after movie villain Cinderhella stalks the student body at Grizzly Lake High School, a group of co-eds band together to survive while serving detention.
Who's the cast of Detention (2012) (2012)?
  • Alison Woods as Taylor Fisher
  • Logan Stalarow as Taylor's Little Brother
  • Julie Dolan as Taylor's Mom
  • Shanley Caswell as Riley Jones
  • Daniel Negreanu as Male News Reporter
  • Will Wallace as Riley's Dad, Doug Jones
  • Josh Breeding as Hipster Thief
  • Josh Hutcherson as Clapton Davis
  • Spencer Locke as Ione
  • Dane Cook as Principal Verge
Who's the director behind Detention (2012) (2012)?
Joseph Kahn directed Detention (2012) (2012).
Who produced Detention (2012) (2012)?
Mary Ann Tanedo and Richard Weager produced Detention (2012) (2012).