John and the Hole is a 2021 American coming-of-age psychological thriller[4] film directed by Pascual Sisto and written by Nicolás Giacobone.

A feature-length adaptation of Giacobone's short story, "El Pozo", the film stars Charlie Shotwell, Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Ehle, and Taissa Farmiga.

John comes from an affluent family, living in a luxurious suburban home with his parents, Brad and Anna, and his older sister, Laurie.

Seeking escape from the pressures and expectations of his privileged existence, John stumbles upon a hidden bunker in the nearby woods.

As days turn into weeks, tension and desperation mount, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the true nature of their personalities.

[14][15][16][17] John and The Hole also appeared on GQ's (Mexico),[18] Vogue's (which was reported in Italy and the United States), IndieWire's, Vox's, Chicago Reader's, Harper's Bazaar's, Vanity Fair's and USA Today's list as one of the most anticipated films.

The critics consensus on the website reads: "John and the Hole's enticingly unique premise and disquieting atmosphere are often at odds with a meandering story that prevents this thriller from fulfilling its creepy potential.