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10 Best Movies Like Detention

If you loved Detention, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Altar

Altar

2014★ 4.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detention for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A young family find themselves in serious danger when they move to an isolated haunted house in the Yorkshire Moors....

#2
She Wants Me

She Wants Me

2012★ 4.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detention for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A neurotic writer working on his new film gets into a tricky situation when an A-list actress shows interest in the role intended for his girlfriend....

#3
Dirty Deeds

Dirty Deeds

2005★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detention for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

According to a high school's lore, the "Dirty Deeds" are a daunting list of dares almost no student has ever completed. To win the student body's respect and get noticed by his cru...

#4
Selena Live! The Last Concert

Selena Live! The Last Concert

1995★ 8.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detention for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The concert was recorded on February 26, 1995, at the “Houston Astrodome” and was televised live on Univision. The singer shared the concert with Tejano singer “Emilio Navaira” and...

#5
Portal to Hell!!!

Portal to Hell!!!

2015★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detention for fans of Horror & Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A janitor is mainly used for dirty jobs by the occupants of an apartment building. When the lights fail and he goes down into the basement, he inadvertently witnesses an occult rit...

#6
New Best Friend

New Best Friend

2002★ 5.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detention for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Alicia is a poor girl starting college. Hadley, Julianne and Sydney are three well-off girls in a row house. Classes begin and Alicia is paired with Hadley to work on a sociology c...