THE VAULT

The Hole (1972) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

The Premise

Performance documentation as part of the “Video Communications: Do-It-Yourself Kit Event”. 18 TV monitors, 18 Coke bottles: A performer beneath the table reaches through a hole for a Coke bottle above the table, pouring its contents out. With the first pouring, the first monitor turns on, which displays a Coke bottle emptying; all other Coke bottles are emptied and monitors are turned on. The industrial mass production of Coke bottles is mirrored by the media’s endless replications.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Supernatural, International, The Hole taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of psychological horror, supernatural, international continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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