Detention (1998)

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Detention (1998) poster

After some personal trauma, Wilson Walmsley is invited to work as a substitute teacher in a suburban public high school. He finds lack of authority and interest in the school direction and teacher body; uncontrolled and abusive students in an environment of disrespect and lack of discipline. He becomes close to the arts teacher Louise and to the smart and abused student Joey. When he saves Louise from a sexual assault of the student Davey, Louise and him are sued by Davey's family lawyer; then Davey's girlfriend beats Louise. The upset Walmsley lures, drugs and kidnaps Joey and six troublemakers of his class and brings them to his isolate real estate in Alpine, Texas. When the seven students wake up, they are naked and caged in cages with electric fences. When Walmsley arrives, he advises that his class will begin, and any disrespect or lack of discipline will be duly punished, and shots Joey to make clear his intentions. And the class begins.

Director: Andy Anderson
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Horror
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Johnny Reno
Cinematography: Gary Watson
Editing: Robert J. Castaldo
Production: Andersonfilm
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor

Keywords

kidnapping, trauma, dark comedy, substitute teacher, teacher, brainwashing

Trailer

Detention Trailer
More Films by Director: Andy Anderson
More Films in Genre: Drama, Comedy, Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Detention about?
After some personal trauma, Wilson Walmsley is invited to work as a substitute teacher in a suburban public high school. He finds lack of authority and interest in the school direction and teacher body; uncontrolled and abusive students in an environment of disrespect and lack of discipline. He becomes close to the arts teacher Louise and to the smart and abused student Joey. When he saves Louise from a sexual assault of the student Davey, Louise and him are sued by Davey's family lawyer; then Davey's girlfriend beats Louise. The upset Walmsley lures, drugs and kidnaps Joey and six troublemakers of his class and brings them to his isolate real estate in Alpine, Texas. When the seven students wake up, they are naked and caged in cages with electric fences. When Walmsley arrives, he advises that his class will begin, and any disrespect or lack of discipline will be duly punished, and shots Joey to make clear his intentions. And the class begins.
Who directed Detention?
Detention was directed by Andy Anderson.
Who stars in Detention?
Detention stars John S. Davies, Marsha Dietlein, Meason Wiley, Kirk E. Kelleykahn, Susana Gibb, Brandy Little.
How long is Detention?
Detention has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is Detention?
Detention is a Drama, Comedy, Horror film.
Where was Detention produced?
Detention was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Detention?
The themes of Detention include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor.