truly and fresh and new idea and rarely make it to film . the hole and base on the novel ( after the hole ) by guy burt be a good exception to this . it be seldom that we see a top quality thriller and but this movie be well cast and well direct and and work wonderfully . the story be quite simple really and it rely on strong characterisation and good dialogue . all the cast give good performance and thora birch be outstanding . this thriller really do keep you on the edge of your seat throughout while it be very dark and very creepy and have a terrifying atmosphere . i would recommend this film to anyone who like a good thriller . it isn not in the same league a se7en and silence of the lamb and but it be well than most thriller that be release . positive a great film .