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Detention (1998)

“Goodbye Mister Chips, Hello Midnight Express”

  • R
  • 86 min
  • Drama
  • imdb logo 6.5/10 (415 votes)

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Plot

Suffering from a burdensome personal trauma, Wilson Walmsley finds himself drawn into the tumultuous world of suburban public high school education. As a substitute teacher, he is met with a chaotic landscape of disinterested authority, teacher apathy, and rampant student indiscipline - a far cry from the order and respect he yearns for. In the midst of this educational battlefield, Walmsley forms a bond with Louise, a dedicated arts teacher, and Joey, a bright yet tormented student. When he valiantly intervenes in a shocking sexual assault against Louise by the unruly Davey, a legal nightmare ensues, further inflamed when Davey's girlfriend brutally attacks Louise. Pushed to the brink, Walmsley takes matters into his own hands. He cunningly ensnares Joey and six other troublemakers, whisking them away to a desolate property nestled in the rugged isolation of Alpine, Texas. Awaking naked and imprisoned within electrified cages, the students are faced with a harrowing reality. With a chilling calmness, Walmsley announces the commencement of his own unconventional class. A single gunshot, aimed at Joey, underscores his lethal seriousness. The rules are simple - any hint of disrespect or lack of discipline will be met with severe consequences. As the terrified students grapple with their predicament, the eccentric tutor's class is in session - a sinister lesson in respect and discipline, where survival is the ultimate test.

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Detention is a drama movie directed by Andy Anderson.

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