John and the Hole
Synopsis
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysNew Horizons International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascual Sisto
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolás Giacobone
- Original Score
- Caterina Barbieri
- Original Title
- John and the Hole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25K
- Production Studios
- 3311 Productions, Mutressa Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascual Sisto
Nicolás Giacobone
Caterina Barbieri
Paul Ozgur
Sara Shaw
Michael Bowes, Pascual Sisto, Mark Roberts, P. Jennifer Dana, Nicolás Giacobone
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Bowes
Producer
Caterina Barbieri
Original Music Composer
John Vincent Mason
Stunt Coordinator
Nicolás Giacobone
Screenplay
Pascual Sisto
Director
Nicolás Giacobone
Producer
Alex Orlovsky
Producer
Elika Portnoy
Producer
Sara Shaw
Editor
Jacqueline Abrahams
Production Design
Paul Ozgur
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About John and the Hole
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What is John and the Hole about?
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.
Who directed John and the Hole?
John and the Hole was directed by Pascual Sisto.
Who stars in John and the Hole?
The principal cast of John and the Hole includes Charlie Shotwell, Taissa Farmiga, Jennifer Ehle, Michael C. Hall, Lucien Spelman.
When was John and the Hole released and how long is it?
John and the Hole was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did John and the Hole make at the box office?
John and the Hole grossed $25K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for John and the Hole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for John and the Hole was composed by Caterina Barbieri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for John and the Hole?
John and the Hole holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).