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The Hole

2009·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Growing up, fantasy, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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You scare easily

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What Are You So Afraid Of?

After moving into a new neighbourhood, brothers Dane & Lucas and their neighbour Julie discover a bottomless hole in the basement of their home. They find that once the hole is exposed, evil is unleashed. With strange shadows lurking around every corner and nightmares coming to life, they are forced to come face to face with their darkest fears to put an end to the mystery of THE HOLE.
Teen HorrorPsychological ThrillerComing-of-AgeDark FantasyMysteryIntrigueFamily SecretsSuburban GothicNightmare Visions

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Hole legally?

The Hole is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hole worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hole rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Hole?

1 h 32 min

The Hole runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Hole?

Critics70
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Hole higher (70) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Hole in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hole?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hole in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hole use?

Villain BallEveryone Loves BlondesAdaptational HeroismPolice Are UselessPlenty of BlondesAdaptational VillainyIn Name OnlyFaux HorrificDriven to SuicideYandereHard-Drinking Party GirlHigh-School Hustlerand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for The Hole, including Villain Ball, Everyone Loves Blondes, Adaptational Heroism.