The Hole
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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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Joe Dante on THE HOLE (British Trailer)
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Chris Massoglia
Dane Thompson
Nathan Gamble
Lucas Thompson
Haley Bennett
Julie Campbell
Teri Polo
Susan Thompson
Bruce Dern
Creepy Carl
Quinn Lord
Annie Smith
John DeSantis
Monster Dad
Doug Chapman
Normal Dad
Mark Pawson
Travis
Peter Shinkoda
Young Cop
Merritt Patterson
Jessica
Ali Cobrin
Tiffany
Chelsea Ricketts
Whitney
Chord Overstreet
Adam
Dick Miller
Pizza Delivery Guy
Jessica Just
Pool Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 31, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Dante
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark L. Smith
- Original Score
- Javier Navarrete
- Original Title
- The Hole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- BenderSpink, Bold Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Dante
Mark L. Smith
Javier Navarrete
Theo van de Sande
Marshall Harvey
Chris Bender, Claudio Fäh, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak, Gary Michael Walters
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Dante
Director
Mark L. Smith
Writer
Claudio Fäh
Producer
David Lancaster
Producer
Michel Litvak
Producer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Marshall Harvey
Editor
Vicki Sotheran
Producer
Scott J. Ateah
Stunt Coordinator
Brentan Harron
Production Design
Kate Main
Costume Design
Javier Navarrete
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hole about?
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.
Who directed The Hole?
The Hole was directed by Joe Dante.
Who stars in The Hole?
The principal cast of The Hole includes Chris Massoglia, Nathan Gamble, Haley Bennett, Teri Polo, Bruce Dern.
When was The Hole released and how long is it?
The Hole was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hole was composed by Javier Navarrete.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hole?
The Hole holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).