Detention

: Reviews highlight its close adherence to the game's mechanics and cinematography.

The original game by is a 2D side-scrolling survival horror set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law.

The title " Detention " primarily refers to an acclaimed atmospheric horror video game and its various adaptations. Reviews generally praise its deep narrative and cultural significance while noting its relatively short length and simple gameplay mechanics .

: It is widely regarded as a "masterpiece of dark storytelling," tackling mature themes of censorship, violence, and historical trauma from Taiwan’s "White Terror" period.

The 2019 movie is often cited as one of the best video game-to-film adaptations ever made.