John and the Hole

"John and the Hole is well enough photographed and acted, but is really an oppressive and exasperatingly pointless piece of work..."

"Amply compelling even if there’s a slight hollowness to the film..."

"Meticulously constructed in a way that will be of considerable interest to audiences who appreciate stories that unsettle..."

"It’s not the best “creepy kid” movie out there, but it’s certainly the rare one to double as a bonafide coming-of-age story..."

"Too often feels like it doesn’t exist in the real world and yet doesn’t have much to say as allegory either."

"Far too subdued and toothless to make a lasting impression."

"Finally too withholding and ambiguous to fully engage."

"Shotwell's assured physical performance carries this film."

"There’s not just suspense but also unexpected dry humour..."