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The Hole in the Ground

The Hole in the Ground (2019) - Jumpscare Guide

20191:30:00
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5.6R

Plot

Trying to escape her broken past, Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home.

Director

Lee Cronin
Lee Cronin

Cast

Seána Kerslake
Seána KerslakeSarah O'Neill
James Quinn Markey
James Quinn MarkeyChris O'Neill
Simone Kirby
Simone KirbyLouise Caul
Steve Wall
Steve WallRob Caul
Eoin Macken
Eoin MackenJay Caul
Sarah HanlyLil Jones
James Cosmo
James CosmoDes Brady
Kati Outinen
Kati OutinenNoreen Brady
Bennett AndrewDoctor
David Crowley
David CrowleyTeacher
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Does The Hole in the Ground Have Jump Scares?

Yes — The Hole in the Ground (2019) has 9 jump scares (0 major, 9 minor)

First scare: 00:21:03 | Last scare: 01:18:33

Scare Level: Moderate — Standard horror

Jumpscare Rating
D

High Jumpscares

Short: Numerous powerful jumpscares that will test your nerves. Only for brave viewers.

The Hole in the Ground earns a D rating through its relentless jumpscare frequency and significant intensity. The shock moments feature powerful visual changes combined with loud sound effects designed to maximize startle response. Scare sequences appear with minimal respite, making this suitable only for brave viewers with high horror tolerance.

Analysis:

Total: 9Minor: 9Intensity: 9

Contains 9 minor jumpscares.

2.5/10
GATEWAY
Scary enough to feel accomplished after watching, mild enough to sleep that night.
Fear Factor Analysis
Gateway
Flashing LightsGore/BloodSpidersAnimal DeathTortureGaslightingClaustrophobia

Common Questions About The Hole in the Ground

Total Jumpscares: 9

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:30:00
4 Safe Zones - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:21:03
Minor

Sarah shines her light on Chris c3RvbG hiding behind a tree; he quickly moves away, causing a sound.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:29:38
Minor

Noreen suddenly bangs her hands against the car window.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:31:57
Minor

As Sarah approaches Noreen on the ground, the scene suddenly cuts to her body with a sharp sound.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:46:07
Minor

Chris slowly puts his hand on the floor, then suddenly hisses and swiftly grabs for a spider.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:52:56
Minor

Chris touches Sarah’s scar c291cm before abruptly pushing down on it.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:53:22
Minor

A quiet moment suddenly cuts to Sarah sitting among an applauding audience.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:08:55
Minor

The lights go out, revealing Chris’s rotten face as he grunts at Sarah.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:09:50
Minor

Chris suddenly shrieks and opens his eyes as the lights flicker.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:18:33
Minor

A hand suddenly emerges bm90c2 from the darkness and grabs Sarah.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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