Detention of the Dead
2012, English. Directed by Alex Craig Mann.
When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will go to DETENTION!
A group of oddball high school students find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Detention of the Dead is streaming on Philo and Starz in India.
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- Released
- 27 April 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alex Craig Mann
- Budget
- $500K
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Detention of the Dead: quick answers
Is Detention of the Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.7/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Detention of the Dead?
Detention of the Dead runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Detention of the Dead have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Detention of the Dead has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Detention of the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Detention of the Dead is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Detention of the Dead on?
Detention of the Dead is streaming on Philo and Starz in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Detention of the Dead?
If you liked Detention of the Dead, try Little Monsters, Spontaneous, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.
Who directed Detention of the Dead?
Detention of the Dead (2012) was directed by Alex Craig Mann and stars Alexa Nikolas, Christa B. Allen, Jayson Blair.