Detention

• Horror
• Comedy
• Science Fiction

A darkly comedic and surprisingly heartfelt science fiction horror, *Detention* isn’t simply a slasher film set in high school; it’s a giddy, meta-textual deconstruction of the genre itself, infused with bewildered energy. Students trapped in weekend detention find themselves targeted by a masked killer, Cinderhella, but the real twist lies in the escalating absurdity of the situation and the rapidly unraveling reality around them, subtly hinting at a larger, retro-futuristic conspiracy. Beyond the inventive kills and playful homage to classic horror tropes, the film captures a specific teenage anxiety – that feeling of being perpetually out of sync with the world – and weaponizes it against both the killer and the conventions of the genre. It’s a film that acknowledges its own silliness, yet finds genuine warmth in the unlikely bonds forged amidst chaos, creating a unique blend of fright and affection.