The Hole in the Ground (2019)

The Hole in the Ground (2019)
“The Hole in the Ground” (2019) is an Irish supernatural horror film directed by Lee Cronin. The movie follows Sarah O’Neill (played by Seána Kerslake), a single mother who moves to a rural home near a vast forest with her young son, Chris.
After a strange encounter with a mysterious sinkhole in the woods, Chris begins to exhibit unsettling behavior, leading Sarah to believe that he may not be her son anymore.

The film taps into psychological horror, blending elements of folklore with themes of paranoia and isolation.
As Sarah becomes increasingly suspicious, the tension builds around whether her fears are rooted in reality or if they stem from her fragile mental state. The atmosphere is thick with dread, aided by eerie cinematography that captures the dark, brooding landscapes surrounding the family’s new home.


“The Hole in the Ground” is known for its slow-burn tension, unsettling mood, and the way it plays with the fears of parenthood, trust, and the unknown. The performances, particularly Seána Kerslake’s, help ground the film’s supernatural elements in real, emotional stakes.