How scary is Detention?

On our intensity scale, Detention rates 3/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.

How gory is Detention?

Detention rates 2/5 for gore — expect only light gore.

Where can I stream Detention?

Detention is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).

Detention

Name: Detention
Director: John Hsu
Genre: HK / Taiwan, Supernatural, Psychological, Atmospheric
Released: 2019
Rating: 6.6

2019 · Directed by John Hsu

HK / TaiwanSupernaturalPsychologicalAtmospheric

IMDb6.64k votes

RT86%critics

RT85%audience

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Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.

The vibe

Adapted from the Taiwanese horror game: a school under 1962 martial law, two students trapped after dark, and lantern-faced monsters patrolling the halls. White Terror history braided into supernatural dread — a ghost story where the state is the deeper horror.

Before you press play

How scary is Detention?: On our intensity scale, Detention rates 3/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
How gory is Detention?: Detention rates 2/5 for gore — expect only light gore.
Where can I stream Detention?: Detention is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).