Andres Gomez
6/10Entertaining but not too scary and getting most of the inspiration borrowed from other movies. Best is Chis Massoglia and Haley Bennett as main characters
Reviewed on December 9, 2012
The Hole(2009)
What Are You So Afraid Of?
5.8(775)1h 32m2009-09-12
ThrillerAdventureFantasy
The Hole Synopsis
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.
The Hole (2009) is a thriller, adventure and fantasy film directed by Joe Dante, released on September 12, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Chris Massoglia, Nathan Gamble, Haley Bennett and Teri Polo. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 775 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Dante
- Writers:
- Mark L. Smith
- Producers:
- Claudio Fäh, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak
- Cinematographer:
- Theo van de Sande
- Composer:
- Javier Navarrete
- Production:
- BenderSpink, Bold Films
- Status:
- Released
The Hole (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Hole before you stream it.
The Hole Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Hole.
The Hole Official Trailer #1 (2012) - Joe Dante Movie HD
Trailer
Joe Dante on THE HOLE (British Trailer)
Featurette
The Hole Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Massoglia
as Dane Thompson
Nathan Gamble
as Lucas Thompson
Haley Bennett
as Julie Campbell
Teri Polo
as Susan Thompson
Bruce Dern
as Creepy Carl
Quinn Lord
as Annie Smith
John DeSantis
as Monster Dad
Doug Chapman
as Normal Dad
- Mark Pawson
Mark Pawson
as Travis
Peter Shinkoda
as Young Cop
Merritt Patterson
as Jessica
Ali Cobrin
as Tiffany
Key crew
Directed by Joe Dante, written by Mark L. Smith, produced by Claudio Fäh, David Lancaster and Michel Litvak.
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The Hole Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 775 ratings.
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The Hole – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hole online?
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The Hole (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hole?
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The main cast of The Hole (2009) includes Chris Massoglia, Nathan Gamble, Haley Bennett, Teri Polo and Bruce Dern. The film was directed by Joe Dante. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hole released?
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The Hole was released on September 12, 2009 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Hole worth watching?
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The Hole (2009) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 775 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hole?
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Yes. The official The Hole trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.