Detention
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Where to watch: We have not been able to check the US streamers for this one — try digital rental.
How it scared people
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.
Detention (2019) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 102 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | psychological distress |
Detention carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 102 minutes. Very little blood — the hard part here is atmosphere and aftermath, not graphic content. Older teens and adults — less for what it shows than for how long it stays with you.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Detention?
- On our intensity scale, Detention rates 6/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Detention?
- Detention rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Detention?
- Detention runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
- What is Detention rated?
- Detention has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Detention (2019)?
- We have not been able to confirm where Detention is streaming in the US. Look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
