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John and the Hole

Seen it?

2021 | 103 min | Drama, Thriller, Horror

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Room or 10 Cloverfield Lane, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

While exploring the neighboring woods, 13-year-old John discovers an unfinished bunker — a deep hole in the ground. Seemingly without provocation, he drugs his affluent parents and older sister and drags their unconscious bodies into the bunker, where he holds them captive. As they anxiously wait for John to free them from the hole, the boy returns home, where he can finally do what he wants.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $26K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 309K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pascual Sisto

  • Charlie ShotwellJohn
  • Taissa FarmigaLaurie
  • Jennifer EhleAnna
  • Michael C. HallBrad
  • Lucien SpelmanCharlie
  • Ivy O'BrienPeter
  • Pamela Jayne MorganTeacher
  • Georgia LymanGloria
  • Samantha LeBrettonLily
  • Tamara HickeyPaula