Amazon Prime viewers label film as 'worst movie ever' after clip resurfaces online
John and the Hole is a 2021 horror-drama that is currently available to watch on the streaming platform for free and a clip of the movie has recently resurfaced online
Amazon Prime subscribers are up in arms over a 2021 thriller that's sparked outrage after a clip resurfaced online.
The film, John and the Hole, is a horror-drama from 2021 that's currently free to stream on Amazon Prime. Starring Michael C. Hall, the perplexing movie follows 13-year-old John (played by Charlie Shotwell), who feels alienated from his well-to-do family and stumbles upon an incomplete bunker in the woods near his house.
In a disturbing twist, he drugs his parents (played by Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Ehle) and older sister (Taissa Farmiga), trapping them in the bunker as he takes over the household.
The story probes into John's intricate mind, exploring his emotional detachment and the eerie family dynamics that emerge as they struggle with their unexpected imprisonment, reports Surrey Live.
However, the film's slow burn, ambiguous storytelling, and irritating characters have led to a barrage of criticism from viewers.
Despite a recent surge in interest following clips shared on social media platforms like X and Instagram, those who left reviews on Google were overwhelmingly disappointed.
One exasperated viewer implored: "Please don't watch this, I beg u. It's time you'll never get back. Two hrs of my life were just stolen from me. You'd be more productive going in ur backyard and staring at the grass, maybe you'll see an ant or bug , maybe u won't. Regardless, it would be better than this movie."
Another viewer vented their frustration, saying: "I never write movie reviews, largely because I see it as a complete waste of time. However, this movie was so terrible that it's worth it to warn others. DO NOT WATCH. It was SO SO SO SLOW AND NOTHING HAPPENS. I found myself so agitated by how many empty scenes there were, and I had to get up every few minutes to skip through it."
Meanwhile, another commenter shared their letdown: "This was literally THE WORST MOVIE I have ever watched. From what the description said, I thought there would be some tale of the family trying to escape after being locked in this 'hole' by the 13-year-old boy. There was nothing. They were locked there and literally nothing happened. Nothing at all."
On the flip side, some viewers appreciated the film, with a fan expressing enthusiasm: "I love the movie! I don't know why people give it a one star!"
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