Bad Kids Go to Hell

Storm clouds lock Crestview Academy inside for a grim detention session as six students wait out the afternoon. The routine file check turns into a chain of eerie incidents that leave their fates in question. Is a fellow student acting alone, or are Crestview's whispers about ghosts really responsible? The detention room becomes a pressure cooker where alibis crack, sympathy thins, and the line between prank and danger blurs. As paranoia spreads, alliances shift, and each student seems to carry a hidden motive. The school's dark legend begins to feel less like rumor and more like a map to what really lurks beneath the surface. Whispers linger long after departure.

Released in 2012, Bad Kids Go to Hell is the brainchild of Barry Wernick and Matthew Spradlin. The film features Judd Nelson as Headmaster Nash, with Ben Browder, Cameron Deane Stewart, Marc Donato, and a strong supporting cast throughout globally.

Awards information for the title is scarce and there are no major nominations listed. The movie is better known for its cult style and flair than for winning industry honors. It has sparked fan affection and occasional convention chatter, plus fan art and online discussions that keep it in circulation.

While not a household name, the film has a niche appeal among fans of teen horror comedies and mystery driven thrillers. Its cast, including Judd Nelson and Ben Browder, is often cited as a highlight by viewers and some fans have created fan art. It appears on streaming lists online.

Reception sits at a 4.6 out of 10 score from 101 votes, reflecting mixed reactions. The movie leans into loyalties, rumors, and the pull between skepticism and belief, all set inside Crestview Academy during a detention. Themes include group dynamics, fear of exposure, and the blur between myth and reality.