Rent The Hole in the Ground (2019)

Beautifully filmed horror (mild spoilers) - The Hole in the Ground review by NP

This hugely impressive horror hangs on the success of young James Quinn Markie, who plays Chris O’Neill, son of single parent Sarah (Seána Kerslake). Often in these films where a child’s behaviour suggests he may or may not be under the influence of something demonic, the effects of the possession border on the bratty and petulant in place of a truly believable transformation (this is an understandable side effect of using unpractised performers). Happily, young Chris only fleetingly comes across as merely spoilt, which is just as well given his mother’s disinclination to scold him, and provides a very convincing focal character.

The story stands up very well too for the most part. At times, it seems to be veering on the often-used ‘is the horror real or in the mind of the pill-popping central character’, and at times we wonder if Chris really has been taken over by some evil entity. That things pan out quite differently and unexpectedly is a testament to a well-weaved plot, despite things going a little crazy during the final act.

The locations are stunning, and beautifully directed by co-writer Stephen Shields. My score is 7 out of 10.

Whole lot of Hole - The Hole in the Ground review by porky

For a Low Budget Horror made in Ireland ,it was Really Very Good and Looks Pretty Hollywood in Budget Size .

Great Acting, Great Effects, Great Story. Deeply Disturbing and Creepy .

Well Worth Seeing more than the once.

Suspense-less - The Hole in the Ground review by EA

This was 1 of the least scary films I've ever watched. No real character development, no explanation of events or follow-up from them, and a predictable forgettable ending.-most of it filmed in pitch blackness. Maybe there was an issue with eduting. Anyway, the end result was a scare-free, unengaging film. The acting was OK, though.