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Joe Dante directs this suspense horror/thriller. When 17-year-old Dane (Chris Massoglia) and his younger brother Lucas (Nathan Gamble) move with their mother Susan (Teri Polo) from New York City to the sleepy little town of Bensonville, they stumble across a mysterious hole under a locked trapdoor in the basement while exploring their new house. Before they know it, the brothers are caught up in a terrifying odyssey into the dark labyrinths of their worst fears and most sinister nightmares.
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From director Joe Dante comes a family-friendly adventure that explores the fears and secrets buried in the mind of kids. After moving into a new neighbourhood, brothers Dane (Chris Massoglia - Vampire's Assistant) & Lucas (Nathan Gamble - Marley & Me) and their neighbour Julie (Haley Bennett - The Haunting of Molly Hartley) 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.
- Actors Chord Overstreet, Teri Polo, Chris Massoglia, Haley Bennett, Bruce Dern, Nathan Gamble, Ali Cobrin, Dick Miller, Quinn Lord, Jessica Just, John DeSantis, Chelsea Ricketts, Merritt Patterson, Peter Shinkoda & Stephanie Wilcox
- Director Joe Dante
- Certificate 12 years and over
- Year 2009
- Languages English
- Duration 1 hour and 32 minutes (approx)
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Lola Creole
Format:DVD
I took my eight year old son and 12 year old niece to see this film at the cinema. I wasn't expecting to enjoy it however it was Halloween and I thought I would give them both a treat.
As The Hole is marketed at a younger audience, I thought it may come across as silly and perhaps a little patronising. Thankfully the writer and director have credited their audience with having a brain and have created a film that is intelligent, well written, atmospheric, suspenseful and more than a little bit creepy.
The special effects were impressive, the actors believable and the `scares' well conceived. I was pleasantly surprised or should that be un-pleasantly surprised given what this film's about. It even made me jump once or twice and, as anyone who knows me can confirm, that doesn't happen often.
Whether or not this film should be a 12A I couldn't say. Strangely enough, my son (eight) loved the film and didn't find it scary whereas my niece (12) was scared out of her wits and remained so long after the film ended. I suppose it depends on the individual. Perhaps mum or dad could watch it first and decide whether it's the stuff of nightmares.
This mum's view - Thoroughly entertaining and well worth a watch.
As The Hole is marketed at a younger audience, I thought it may come across as silly and perhaps a little patronising. Thankfully the writer and director have credited their audience with having a brain and have created a film that is intelligent, well written, atmospheric, suspenseful and more than a little bit creepy.
The special effects were impressive, the actors believable and the `scares' well conceived. I was pleasantly surprised or should that be un-pleasantly surprised given what this film's about. It even made me jump once or twice and, as anyone who knows me can confirm, that doesn't happen often.
Whether or not this film should be a 12A I couldn't say. Strangely enough, my son (eight) loved the film and didn't find it scary whereas my niece (12) was scared out of her wits and remained so long after the film ended. I suppose it depends on the individual. Perhaps mum or dad could watch it first and decide whether it's the stuff of nightmares.
This mum's view - Thoroughly entertaining and well worth a watch.
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Tracy Davies
Format:Blu-ray
I only bought this because it was in 3D and I've just bought 3D tv, I didn't really expect too much.
It's a classic storyline to begin, they move into a new house, find something in the celler etc........its rated 12, so not that scarey, seen it all before..... Wrong.
The little girl, the clown, the policeman. The way they slither into the box, the dad, this was a really good film, good story line, fantastic 3D experience. If i hadn't know it was a 12, i'd have thought it was a 15 or 18 classification.
You'll find yourself shouting, omg don't go into the cellar, pool, bedroom and wanting to look away, but not being able to tear your eyes away.
Fantastic film, definately worth buying, i think the 1 star raters who said 3D not good need someone to set there tv's and blu ray players up properly!!! This is a definate 5 star movie.
It's a classic storyline to begin, they move into a new house, find something in the celler etc........its rated 12, so not that scarey, seen it all before..... Wrong.
The little girl, the clown, the policeman. The way they slither into the box, the dad, this was a really good film, good story line, fantastic 3D experience. If i hadn't know it was a 12, i'd have thought it was a 15 or 18 classification.
You'll find yourself shouting, omg don't go into the cellar, pool, bedroom and wanting to look away, but not being able to tear your eyes away.
Fantastic film, definately worth buying, i think the 1 star raters who said 3D not good need someone to set there tv's and blu ray players up properly!!! This is a definate 5 star movie.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Benminx
Format:Blu-ray
Let's get this out of the way first: as far as characters go, this is every film aimed at young teens or children you've ever seen. Big brother is devoted to little brother but spends most of the film pretending he hates him. Little brother is a touch weird and gets into lots of mischief. Headstrong girl next door that big brother fancies decides to get involved in their capers. Mom is too busy to notice anything going on.
Got that? OK. So far so standard.
The amusing hook of this film is that the new home they've just moved into has a hatch in the floor that may or may not be a gateway to hell, and once opened, weird and creepy things start happening.
These aren't too creepy or gruesome - after all, this is a family movie - but any kids with a clown phobia will have an amusing time, and there are some smart shocks with traps, creepy near escapes, and some funny gags where the kids have to try to explain why they're acting strangely to Mom.
Like Gremlins in style and pacing due to the same director Joe Dante's talented hand, this isn;t quite as much of a classic but does have a lot of fun performances and many entertaining set pieces. And if it does feel a bit patronising with its cod-psychology here and there, the inventive design, caper-film feel and exciting ending still make it one that's worth watching. Fun and nostalgic.
Got that? OK. So far so standard.
The amusing hook of this film is that the new home they've just moved into has a hatch in the floor that may or may not be a gateway to hell, and once opened, weird and creepy things start happening.
These aren't too creepy or gruesome - after all, this is a family movie - but any kids with a clown phobia will have an amusing time, and there are some smart shocks with traps, creepy near escapes, and some funny gags where the kids have to try to explain why they're acting strangely to Mom.
Like Gremlins in style and pacing due to the same director Joe Dante's talented hand, this isn;t quite as much of a classic but does have a lot of fun performances and many entertaining set pieces. And if it does feel a bit patronising with its cod-psychology here and there, the inventive design, caper-film feel and exciting ending still make it one that's worth watching. Fun and nostalgic.
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3d movie
I purchased this movie to watch on our 3d smart tv and the 3d quality is brill movie not too good " not quite our taste " but never the less very good effects
Published 10 days ago by simon
5.0 out of 5 stars
My kids loved this movie but found it very scary
This movie is only rated 12 but my kids found it far more scary than other films they have seen with a higher rating.
Published 14 days ago by J. H. C. Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
"THE HOLE" IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
This is just about the scariest family film you'll ever see. The '12' rating is just about right - after all, it doesn't have any swearing or excessive violence or nudity in it (a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. John K. Bishton
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oh yes
I brought this for my daughter. We all sat and watched it. Oh yes full of exciting things. I recommend this as a good present to buy a young teenager, as grown up's will like... Read more
Published 1 month ago by bookmoviefanatic
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The Hole 3d blu-ray
A good scary film, especially in 3D. Very good special effects and the feeling that you within the actual film itself.
Published 1 month ago by palo metal stylus pen
5.0 out of 5 stars
loved it
i liked it because it was very cheep for a movie that came out only a year or two ago. Also it was working fine
Published 1 month ago by Emily Redman
4.0 out of 5 stars
kids film
kids were humoured but this little film scared me had them riveted for a while to the spot enjoyable not for people with fear of clowns though
Published 1 month ago by Tanitaaisha
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good!
Never heard of it before but it was a good jumpy 3D scary film. It was worth a watch for sure!
Published 1 month ago by Miss Carrie Gardiner
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
was very surprised by this film there was lots of mixed reviews very good story line and excellent 3D a must have
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Christopheer T. Fox
4.0 out of 5 stars
3D DVD
we watched this DVD on our new smart 3D tv.
the quality was great and the 3D effects were very real.
the quality was great and the 3D effects were very real.
Published 3 months ago by Trish
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