Detention of the Dead Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will go to DETENTION!

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Last modified: May. 6, 2013

Detention of the Dead

Release Date: Friday, June 28, 2013 Limited

Director: Alex Craig Mann

Starring: Jacob Zachar • Alexa Nikolas • Christa B. Allen • Jayson Blair • Justin Chon

N/A Comedy 1 hr, 27 m

3.75 / 5.0

61% WILL SEE 39% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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?

Comedy Horror Zombies

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Who stars in Detention of the Dead – Cast List

J
Jacob Zachar
... Eddie

Cavegirl
A
Alexa Nikolas
... Willow

High School Sweethearts
C
Christa B. Allen
... Janet

Dead on Arrival, Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience
J
Jayson Blair
... Brad

Unforgettable, The Dog Lover
J
Justin Chon
... Ash

Twilight, Blue Bayou
M
Max Adler
... Jimmy

23 Blast, Sully
J
Joseph Porter
... Mark
M
Michele Messmer
... Mrs. Rumblethorp

Who is making Detention of the Dead – Crew List

Director: Alex Craig Mann
Screenwriters: Rob Rinow
Alex Craig Mann

Studios: Anchor Bay Films
Production Company: Gala Films

Production – What we know about the Detention of the Dead

Key Facts

Based on the play by Rob Rinow.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2013

Completed

Changed Detention of the Dead movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 27 m
Tagline: When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will go to DETENTION!
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Detention of the Dead Trailers and Clips

Detention of the Dead

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Detention of the Dead Release Date: When was the film released?

Detention of the Dead was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, June 28 , 2013. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including The Heat, White House Down and Redemption. As a limited release, Detention of the Dead was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Detention of the Dead DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Detention of the Dead is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Sunday, July 23, 2013. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Detention of the Dead today on Amazon.

Detention of the Dead Digital Release Date

Detention of the Dead is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.