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Detention

2010-01-16 · 90 min · ★ 3.5

Horror · Action · Comedy · Thriller

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.

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Production details

Directors
James D.R. Hickox
Production companies
KNM Home Entertainment GmbH
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,150,000

Top Cast

David CarradineDavid CarradinePrincipal Hoskins
Rachel SterlingRachel SterlingMimi
Thomas CalabroThomas CalabroCoach L
Zelda WilliamsZelda WilliamsSara
Billy Aaron BrownBilly Aaron BrownJack
Preston JonesPreston JonesPaul
Mo McRaeMo McRaeJason Gretch
John CapodiceJohn CapodiceWorkman #1
Jeremy LukeJeremy LukeBenny
Catherine CombsCatherine CombsDiane
Maitland McConnellMaitland McConnellLisa
Jonathan McDanielJonathan McDanielT-Loc
Michael MitchellSam
Alexa JagoAlexa JagoMs. Cipher
Shel RastenShel RastenJack
Black ThomasBlack ThomasJackson
Peter PascoPeter PascoDwayne Evert
Gregory MikurakGabriel
Anthony CampanelloBobby
Azael CavazosStudent 2008

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