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The Hole

The Hole

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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.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...

September 12, 2009 · Directed by Joe Dante

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Runtime1h 32m
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Rating distribution: 771 ratings

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Cast & crew

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

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