I began viewing this movie with anticipation, expecting something worthwhile, but found myself frequently skipping ahead. The conclusion felt strange; there wasn't even an explanation given for his actions. Frankly, the whole thing was awful.

“John and the Hole” possesses a perplexing vagueness that comes across as careless writing rather than careful storytelling. Pascual Sisto’s disturbing story about a 13-year-old who drugs his family and confines them in an unfinished bunker located in the woods is a dark exploration of adolescent frustration, and the film's flaws actually contribute to what makes it engaging. John (played by Charlie Shotwell, in a…

This year's Sundance has already presented a few films with unclear, atmospheric qualities (like Human Factors and In The Earth), but so far, none have really made a positive impression on me. John and the Hole nearly managed to elicit a strong reaction, though it also contains another significant underground space filled with too many unanswered questions. It’s always difficult to review a movie that has an underlyi…