Release Date: 8.6.2021
Directed by: Pascual Sisto
Written by: Nicolás Giacobone
A coming of age psychological thriller that plays out the unsettling reality of a kid who holds his family captive in a hole in the ground.
“It’s calculated and precise and meticulously constructed in a way that will be of considerable interest to audiences who appreciate stories that unsettle, and those who recognize the precision of Sisto’s approach. Both in style and psychology, this arm’s-length, deliberately paced film resists sensationalism, even as it relates to a potentially freaky situation…The film will put both Shotwell and Sisto on the map.” - Peter Debruge (Variety)
“The slow-burn drama uses a child’s view of the world to redefine its palatial setting, raising fascinating questions about the alienating effects of luxury in the modern world… it undeniably catapults Sisto into the ranks of audacious filmmakers angling to provoke strong reactions from their audiences.” - Eric Kohn (Indiewire)
“One of the finest films premiering at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival… Masterfully slick, unsettling filmmaking builds this film into something more profound than it seems at first glance.” Alex Billington (First Showing)
‘John and the Hole’ Trailer: A Deranged Kid Traps His Family in a Pit in the Ground
‘John and the Hole’ Trailer Reveals Disturbing Story of Boy Holding His Family Hostage in a Literal Hole
Sundance 2021 Review: Pascual Sisto’s “John and the Hole” Fearlessly Enters the Void
Sundance: The Utter Hilarity and Dark Depravity That Lies at the Bottom of ‘John and the Hole’
‘John and the Hole’ Review: Child Actor Charlie Shotwell Goes Deep in Creepy Family Portrait
'John and the Hole': Film Review | Sundance 2021
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