Screening times:
Friday, June 19, 9:00 PM

Joseph Khan | USA | 2012 | 95m
Co-written by Halifax's own Mark Palermo!

Hellifax Horror Fest takes place in the seaside city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Therein lives a contingent of die-hard horror fans with a taste for blood (in film, that is). This festival is for the fans, and for the filmmakers who deliver innovative and compelling stories. The 2026 festival is scheduled for 15-18 October! More info: hellifax.com

Co-written by Halifax's own Mark Palermo @thetruemarkpalermo !

Detention (2011) is a meta-horror, sci-fi comedy that follows a group of eccentric high schoolers in Grizzly Lake whose prom night turns deadly when their classmate is murdered by "Cinderhella," an iconic movie killer brought to life. The teens are trapped in a school-wide detention and must figure out the killer's identity before they—and the world—are destroyed.

"Kahn exploits his music video expertise in this overwhelming, joke-a-minute genre explosion. Featuring cute as a button Josh Hutcherson, the editing alone guarantees this unconventional horror comedy won't be for everyone. If it is, though, it's A+" - Joe Lipsett, Horror Queers Podcast

Golden Horse Awards - Best New Director
Taipei Film Awards - Best Narrative Feature

$12.65 ( $12 at door if available)