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Detention of the Dead

  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 27m
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4.5/10
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Detention of the Dead (2012)
Comedy and Horror unite in this 'The Breakfast Club' meets 'Shaun of the Dead' tale about a group of oddball high school students who find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies. Can they put their differences aside and work together to survive the night? Fat chance! This is High School after all. www.detentionofthedead.com
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A group of oddball high school students find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies.A group of oddball high school students find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies.A group of oddball high school students find themselves trapped in detention with their classmates having turned into a horde of Zombies.
IMDb RATING
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2.7K
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    • Alex Craig Mann
    • Alex Craig Mann
    • Rob Rinow(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Jacob Zachar
    • Alexa Nikolas
    • Christa B. Allen
    • Alex Craig Mann
    • Alex Craig Mann
    • Rob Rinow(based on the play by)
  • Stars
    • Jacob Zachar
    • Alexa Nikolas
    • Christa B. Allen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
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    Alexa Nikolas, Christa B. Allen, Jacob Zachar, Justin Chon, Jayson Blair, and Max Adler in Detention of the Dead (2012)
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    Alexa Nikolas in Detention of the Dead (2012)
    Justin Chon in Detention of the Dead (2012)
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    Justin Chon and Max Adler in Detention of the Dead (2012)
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    Jacob Zachar
    Jacob Zachar
    • Eddie
    Alexa Nikolas
    Alexa Nikolas
    • Willow
    Christa B. Allen
    Christa B. Allen
    • Janet
    Jayson Blair
    Jayson Blair
    • Brad
    Justin Chon
    Justin Chon
    • Ash
    Max Adler
    Max Adler
    • Jimmy
    Joseph Porter
    Joseph Porter
    • Mark
    Michele Messmer
    • Mrs. Rumblethorp
    Jonathan Coogan
    Jonathan Coogan
    • Guidance Counselor Zombie
    Richard Jewell
    Richard Jewell
    • Colonel
    Adam DeFilippi
    Adam DeFilippi
    • Jock Zombie
    Jennifer Wellbaum Coggins
    • Rich Girl Zombie
    • (as Jennifer Wellbaum)
    Bernie Allemon
    • Little Person Zombie
    Don Richard
    • Raging Zombie
    Dave Fogel
    • Zombie Student
    Joey Paul Gowdy
    Joey Paul Gowdy
    • Zombie Student
    Geneva Brunetti
    • Zombie
    • (uncredited)
    Caroline Chuby
    • Zombie Teacher
    • (uncredited)
      • Alex Craig Mann
      • Alex Craig Mann
      • Rob Rinow(based on the play by)
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    • Trivia
      The name of the library the group is trapped in is "Savini Library" which is a nod to Tom Savini who has worked with George Romero on his zombie movies.
    • Goofs
      Early in the film Eddie repairs his glasses with duct tape but the tape is never seen again.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy: What kind of rabies is this?

      Eddie: It's not rabies... they're zombies!

    • Crazy credits
      There is a shot of the zombie rat in the vents after the credits end in typical horror film fashion.
    • Connections
      Features Night of the Living Dead (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Ol' Fashion Nightmare
      Written & Performed by Matt & Kim

    User reviews29

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    7/10
    Zombedy Fun!
    Having seen most every zombie flick there is - from great to good to downright painful to witness, this rates amongst the more pleasant ways to spend time with the undead and those attempting to remain amongst the living.

    Someone earlier wrote it is like "The Breakfast Club" meets zombie flick, and I cannot come up with a better analogy (partly because I have a raging tooth infection!) If you like zombies and comedy, you'll enjoy this flick. As for its budget, or lack of = didn't notice, didn't care - which makes it an even better film in m y big ol' book of "Seen It..."! Enjoy!!!!!
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    • Jun 23, 2013

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      • April 27, 2012 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Pontiac, Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Gala Films
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    • 1 hour 27 minutes
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