The Hole | NEW HORROR | THRILLER SHORT FILM

After being ignored for months by best friend Anthony, Jack’s sudden invitation to Anthony’s family dinner spurs suspicion when Jack finds the home empty and Anthony’s behavior out of character. When confronted about this, Anthony reveals the true reason he invited Jack over. A hole has formed in the backyard of Anthony’s house and he intends to find out where it goes…
Written and Directed by: Frank Theodore
Produced by: Giant Island Ent.
Starring: Connor Bond & Chris Fontakis
Original Score by: Taylor Rigg
Cinematographer: Boa Simon
VFX: Kia Mello-Folsom
Email: [e-mail]

[@alexeyb.8598]

His wife Sarah cheated on him with his friend. He killed both of them and his daughter at the same time. And he kills them in his thoughts repeatedly, over and over again. This is his personal Hell. His Hole.

[@frank__theodore]

I love that idea. I love that you also understood that the hole itself while yes is physically there, there is also a metaphorical meaning to it as well. Thanks so much for watching the film!

[@mistyshadow100]

That explains the wife and lover but the hole was first explored by the daughter who never returned. Still stupid AF

[@mistyshadow100]

@@frank__theodore for you I will just say if you somehow think this made sense. Im glad I do not know you you dangerous prick

[@Hazeleyes_JJs]

@@mistyshadow100 Wow you really have a problem...

[@mistyshadow100]

@@Hazeleyes_JJs Not really I can suffer stupidity but at least I identify stupid concepts. Enjoy your life

[@Car1Sagan]

Why would a guy step into a hole like that, especially knowing others didnt come out? No rope, no nothing.

[@j0j0kay]

Because it's a movie...

[@mistyshadow100]

A nonsense one ​@@j0j0kay

[@mareikehuewel2580]

Because Sarah is in the hole

[@ZaharaZ444]

Guilt?

[@mistyshadow100]

@@ZaharaZ444 3 different answers and all dumb as fk. Why would you make a movie about something so dumb that it takes 3 obscure answer's and to be honestly thick as fck to write and release it on a platform that proves just how dumb it is? This is the dumbest crap ever.

[@ramonestana7338]

Ich frage mich immer wieder, warum diese Kurzfilme wesentlich besser sind als der ganze Hollywood-Quark. Dieser hier war echt klasse!

[@frank__theodore]

Vielen Dank!

[@WitchDoctorLarry]

Da wird noch aus Leidenschaft statt Geldgier gearbeitet.

[@deedeegreen8338]

Connor Bond was amazing. He was very engaging. The film was a little too vague for my liking, but it was very well produced and directed.

[@doreendaykin6693]

Bravo! VERY well done! Gratitude ! 🌿

[@Vicky_Elerinn]

Loved the actor who played Jack!!

[@frank__theodore]

Connor Bond!

[@bond1133ify]

Thank you so much!!! 😊

[@kessekesse9544]

I agree. Very expressive face.

[@bomcorn]

very unique coverage of unresolved infidelity resentment… the anthony character was portrayed so well, not just his acting, but the very presentation of the typical cowardly dependent beta who are always the ones you need to be wary of. they are the most vulnerable to committing exactly these kinda crimes. well done👍🏻

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you so much for the kind words. So happy you enjoyed it!

[@Ipaziamedico]

Great and original idea! Super actors the boys and perfect realization of the movie! With all my compliments to the staff! 👏👏👏

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you so much!

[@bond1133ify]

Thank you!! :))

[@NoisemakerMedia]

Great work all-around. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@phenobarbidol]

Very intriguing plot. The subtitles could truly help, because, unfortunately, at some key moments I couldn’t really hear what they are saying.

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks for commenting! Yes, for some reason the audio seemed to have gotten lowered during the upload for some odd reason. I am currently working on subtitles to try to help :)

[@geoben9801]

​​@@frank__theodore Yeah, " for some odd reason".... Cue the Twilight Zone theme music 😱

[@frank__theodore]

🤣😅@@geoben9801

[@christibarrick1768]

I like the captions! Great help!

[@Maldoror2112]

I have questions: What would have happened if Jack met himself? What happened when Sarah met herself? Did they both go insane and kill each other? And why did Anthony not simply cover the hole rather than try to fill it in? Why did Jack not go back down the hole to his own dimension? Does the hole represent an unresolved issue in Anthony's psyche? Is it a literal "memory hole" down which he drops his problems? Were his wife and daughter going to leave him? If so, did Anthony "dispose" of them?

[@pommydiva1]

i was wondering what was going to happen. good twist ending.

[@frank__theodore]

So happy you liked it!

[@jamisonbraly]

Love the framing and composition! These actors were great too!

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much for the kind words, and thanks for checking out the film!

[@mainlyjack871]

Very good 🤩

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much, glad you liked it!

[@AFoxInFlames]

Loved it!❤

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you!

[@charlenerobertson-zb4dn]

Great work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 The impending outcome is killing 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you! Happy you liked it!

[@Glitterhead]

Wow. Great . Loved it. Wish I knew what was down in that hole😮

[@linbat6148]

Mel

[@jacquelineoreilly6491]

Wow! This is Jackie. OmG 😳 omg that f*cked my brain hole! What the h*ll!?! I loved it! I felt all those emotions it was messed up wow. That was dark and emotional. Kinda creepy. That really made me feel emotion and add to that it’s your faces I’m looking at. It was hilarious and horrible a tragedy ugh! I love you guys so much thank you so much for the workshops it made everything in my life better. I’m so grateful I need to come to improv jams in the spring and summer. I feel grateful you both did good work. I like this art hehe. Make more you guys work well together. The ending felt traumatic it messed with my emotions. It was scary. It was clever and scary anyway I could keep going. I want to act too! It looks fun 😇🖖🏻🪬🙏🏻 oh I’ve been doing karaoke every Friday in Putnam Valley lately thanks to you recommending I do karaoke. I’m getting better too I nailed jewel and Alana’s morissette songs men got emotional it worked! Thanks for musical improv I feel like it saved my life. Now I have something fun and social to do for the next 4-6 decades we all have to live. Heh. Funny. Yeah comedy it works for me. See ya.

[@bondoflex88]

Well done. Congratulations.

[@joanoreilly4521]

🤞awesome ! My kind of story,suspense full.

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks! So happy you liked it!

[@MelissaM.3121]

❤❤❤❤❤Awesome work!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you!!

[@smoocher]

This was fabulous! Loved everything about it.

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

THIS! IS! SPARTA!!!

[@IsaacWorth]

SPOILER WARNING: ....He didn't have to kill him?! Just wait for his past self to go into the hole, and he's good LOVED the film, to be clear! Amazing cinematography and suspense

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks for watching! So happy you liked it! As for your comment, I would agree that technically you are correct, BUT when writing I tried to add some dialogue that serves as to the reason why he can't stay. The obvious one being at the end saying that he can't risk him running into himself, but also when they are outside arguing. Anthony says some key things out there. Maybe give it a second watch? 😀

[@IsaacWorth]

@@frank__theodore aaah, gotcha. I'll give it a second viewing then 👍🏾

[@FauxLeatherFriend]

Good short with rough sound mixing. The music could do with being quieter or the dialogue louder, especially near the end where the music drowns the dialogue out.

[@frank__theodore]

That’s a fair criticism. Small budget filmmaking comes with its challenges. I did add subtitles to help though! Over all glad to hear you liked it over all! Appreciate you taking the time to watch 🙂

[@SuperPisik]

Very interesting!🤔👍

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you!

[@b.n.production9036]

❤❤❤ excellent performance and cinematography , direction and editing.keep working ✅

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much, appreciate the kind words 👍🏼👍🏼

[@NalaRichenbach]

This was strange. He couldn't allow his friend to run into himself. When his wife ran into herself...he said it was bad. He never mentions the daughter, except at the beginning when he said his wife and daughter have been in the hole for three months. That painting on the wall was odd...it looked like a man falling inside a hole.

[@laithmughrabi8990]

short film called "the hole" starts with two guys having a date... what would go wrong?

[@gringomagnifico1116]

great acting, writing and direction

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@LiZn228]

❤❤❤

[@dedaaantijdverdrijf6250]

I am wondering whether this movie is based on a short story 😊 Loved watching it!

[@frank__theodore]

It is not based on a short story, this is an original idea. Was there a specific short story that you had in mind that the film reminded you of? So happy you enjoyed the film, thanks so much for watching!

[@christibarrick1768]

What did he mean he won’t fit?! I mean he’s a big guy but definitely would fit in that hole!!

[@frank__theodore]

He’s lying out of desperation 🫨

[@bondoflex88]

Fascinating story. Well acted and shot. Really enjoyed it!

[@frank__theodore]

Thank you!

[@baybora2945]

Parallel universe

[@blackxanzmuyarana888]

After a few watches,i get it 🎥🔥🔥🔥

[@noahwebb8161]

Please explain, because I'm still lost

[@ernieleigh1775]

Excellent. I really wish this was a full movie. It's that good and truly, Hollywood needs to take lessons from you.

[@frank__theodore]

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words. As this is the first film that I ever wrote and directed, you saying that means a lot! So happy you enjoyed it! More films to come. - Frank

[@WitchDoctorLarry]

What would happen if I'd threw a copy of the movie "17 Again" into this?

[@kodilatino4252]

Interestelar.. pero con una linea de tiempo lineal

[@cicadathegod8277]

Fabulous! Also notice a lot of circles decorating the house. Was that intentional?

[@frank__theodore]

Yes.. 😅 lol actually no. The home that we filmed in for the most part was left untouched except for the large headless painting, the table setting at dinner and adding the family photograph. BUT that being said, the circular decorations is something that I myself haven't even noticed until you pointed it out. Sometimes in filmmaking you just get lucky and things work in your favor. So cool that you noticed that detail. Thank you for watching the film and I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@marianadave5392]

I think Ant is crazy and had this idea of some alternative hole (he had it planned on his notebook)... Then he tryed the hole with the kid, who died... and then the mother went to the hole to try to save the kid, and she returned angry about him killing the kid... and Ant killed the wife. And now he invited Jack to show him the hole... I think Ant has dual personality and jack is his other one. They are the same person. And Ant want jack to desappear... but he comes back ... Did I get it right? Like when jack tried to reach Ant and couldn't... they said WE have responsabilities now...

[@christibarrick1768]

Jack was having an affair with his wife… he planned Jack coming there for a reason!

[@AnonyMouseXIII]

Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed it!

[@frank__theodore]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@smoocher]

Anthony saying he doens't fit lol... that hole is plenty big! 11:57 To be fair, I wouldn't want to go down there either.

[@missricka6801]

I am generally not a fan of horror movies as I am almost always left disappointed but this really is a remarkable film--the plot, acting, cinematography and editing all first rate.

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words and I’m so happy you gave this film a chance. Glad this one didn’t disappoint you!

[@ashleyhickman8338]

His hair changed sides when he came outta the hole

[@frank__theodore]

That's not the only thing that is flipped 😵‍💫

[@jacquelineoreilly6491]

Out of all the church friends I last last summer, I kept two of them and I sent them this because it’s interesting and one rebuked me and said she rebukes the devil in me. I’m so glad I don’t go there anymore! Omg I was so brain washed by those people. I won’t details but them that run it are monsters and the women are brain washed. Thank God!! She rebuked me for sending this. I feel so proud of myself! I really liked this I had to play student because I see you both as my teachers (I’m talking to the actors here) comedy is way better than any other subject I ever studied. I know this is horror but it still makes me laugh not the bad scene I can’t laugh there but I’ll say I feel like Jack every single day pretty much every where I go. It’s like I’m just normal then someone goes nuts and I’m like well now what do I do, don’t get cork screwed. That’s what I’m trying to avoid. I can relate to Jack. Oh it’s Jackie btw. This is my second and last comment on here most likely. I liked sharing this with my friends oh my sister likes it lol. The church lady rebuked me though well Satan in me she said. It made me so happy. I can’t believe I was that brain washed by that church and I knew they were bad the first time I went there but my boyfriend lied to me so much who brought me it was like I was under mind control. It was awful! It was like The Hole the controlling and abusive people there and others I’ve met in the past made no sense at all. Hurting people is pointless. Chris is good at playing bad I’ve seen creepy expressions like that a lot. He kinda scares me all the time. I know he’s nice though. Anyway I just got rebuked by a church lady for sharing this. I feel kinda proud actually. I went from Jehovah’s Witness to non denominational to rebuked lol. I’m actually happy thank you God thank you Jesus. I don’t need church anymore, I can just read the Bible on my own follow Matt Fraser I read his books! Anyway I’m officially no longer friends with a ton of church people now. It feels lonely but better. I feel like a stronger smarter person. No longer being manipulated or lied. I was so lied to and I just played along because deep inside I knew at the time it could be worse. I don’t want to live in denial ever again. Ever. I want real people around people who love unconditionally and are not brain washed people who aren’t wolves or sheep something better. I’d rather be rebuked by sheep being led by wolves than be a sheep again being lied to every single day it mental and spiritual warfare to lies to so much. I hate lying, pretending for fun is how I like to play when everyone knows it’s pretend. Truth is paramount. Anyway… I hope we all have a Disney ending. I’m working on manifesting a mansion in the hills and Lamborghini 😉 I’ll have to play the lotto or something can’t hurt to try lol.

[@bond1133ify]

You rock Jackie!! We both are always so happy to have you as a student. It makes me so happy comedy (and now drama haha) has brought so much joy to your life. It’s the only thing on this earth I’ve ever wanted to do: attempt to make stories that connect with people. Your comment meant a lot to me. See you on the funny/improv side of town soon! - Connor

[@rebeccawebster8784]

It sounds to me like you just weren’t with the right people. Not all people that go to church are hurtful in ANY way. But I’ve definitely had my share of not going because another girl in the congregation was bullying me, so I understand.

[@WeAreAirborne]

bro. bro even the wine is called "Kavernos" (cavernous, i.e., hole) and its logo is reflected upside down over a patch of soil(?). Then when the Other Jack brings HIS wine, the label is backwards right from the get go. like. bro. the cinnamon tografy...

[@frank__theodore]

You’re the first person to acknowledge the wine bottle label in the comments. So happy someone finally noticed it! Thanks so much for the comment and thanks so much for watching the film!

[@paoloippoliti1887]

The hole

[@geoben9801]

So how come Anthony doesn't lower a camera or send a drone down the hole? 🤔

[@r8r8r88]

He shouldn't bring him to the hole then

[@TheFrontman66]

You've created a good mood...but I'm afraid I dont get it...there are too many plot holes (sorry) for me to be invested. The cinematography is good and the actor playing Jack is top notch. Screenplay could use some re-writes. Look forward to your next short. Good luck on the next project. Edit: and yes, like everyone else mentioned, the sound needs an overhaul.

[@frank__theodore]

I appreciate you watching the film! Sorry you didn’t seem to love it but that’s okay! It was my first one so I have lots to learn but seriously appreciate you taking the time to watch it. Hopefully you will enjoy the next one!

[@TheFrontman66]

@@frank__theodore You're welcome, and I realise you are still learning! Not everyone will love your work and like I said, there were many things to like about the film. For a first film it is very good. The main thing is the story itself (screenplay) it needs re-writes and maybe finding someone who can help in that regard would get it to the point where it is bulletproof. The main thing you've got is a pretty good sense of pacing and editing...and you've got the actor who played Jack, which elevates everything. My advice would be to find folks who are at his level. The other actor (although not bad) is not near the same level, and the unfortunate truth is that that brings the whole piece down slightly. Again, not putting it down just giving you my two cents. The same thing happened to me on one of my shorts and it was a lesson learned. Casting is key. Anyway, thanks for the response and I look forward to your future work.

[@KABELLARIUM]

𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈.

[@user-kd1uu3dx3z]

I’m not even halfway through and I’ve lost interest. Scientists want us to believe there are other universes, but none of them can explain how come other versions of us haven’t already crossed over into our universe. I think it’s nonsense; there’s only one version of each human being and our world is all we have.

[@livingdeadgirl8074]

I dont think I understand. Does the hole get bigger with each person? Is the hole a metaphor? He didn't kill his family he said, is that true? Where is the baby? Did he push the baby? Is this guy just delusional? Is only one guy a killer?

[@frank__theodore]

Hello! Thanks so much for watching the film and leaving a comment! A lot of the questions you are asking do have answers that are placed throughout the film through the dialogue. As for if the hole is a metaphor, yes. At least to some degree. Of course there is an actual physical hole that is shown in the film but simultaneously it does have a metaphorical meaning. What that meaning is, I will not tell just yet. As for the rest of your questions, like I said, a lot of them can be answered through listening to what the characters are saying. I would recommend maybe giving it another watch to see if you can catch some of the small comments and strange things that Anthony says to Jack. Thanks again for checking it out 🙂

[@martw3240]

try checking your volume before you post, thanks

[@michaelromano8487]

I didn't sed that one coming,its like bizarre o world. Left me needing to see more! He didn't need much convincing to go inthat hole,what do you mean other people? Ok im in

[@frank__theodore]

I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sallyoquinn]

What a cowardly and ineffectual antagonist.

[@Psych0Queen]

He was...very stupid, if he'd just thought a little bit more and not killed him...just..ugh, just...just ugh

[@sunilyt4]

It does not make sense. Why did he k!ll him?

[@user-su3tq2ro9b]

Because Sarah came back, he let her stay, and it was bad. Your imagination gets to run down the rabbit hole and THAT is a great part of the movie.

[@sunilyt4]

@@user-su3tq2ro9b As far as I understand, Sarah did not return. Hole was the passage for mirror world. Whatever happens in real world also happen in the mirror world. Instead of killing him, he could have told his friend to return back to his world. Sarah was missing in both the world. That's only the mistery.

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much for watching the film and I am so happy it is causing a dialogue. I wont go into too many details as that would ruin the fun. I will say that it is not so much of a mirror world, but more of a "Alternate Timeline". The idea is that at some point, when Jess went down the hole and came out of it. She is now no longer in her timeline. So Now, there would be two Jess's walking around. And then the same thing for Sarah. Obviously Anthony tried for both of the Sarah's to stay in the one time line together but as he said "They saw each other and it was really, really bad" So yea its supposed to let your imagination run wild on what exactly happened there. So when Jack comes, he can't rink him running into himself and he can't send him back where he came from. So that only leaves one option. I would recommend maybe watching it again. There are a few pieces of key dialogue that don't just outright tell you but give you some more context as to what is going on. Either way, thanks so much for checking it out and giving it a chance. - Frank

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much for the compliment! So happy you liked the film!@@user-su3tq2ro9b

[@masnaringquest4626]

So he could make the hole bigger and bigger until he himself can fit.

[@curiositypiqued6573]

The ending didn't make much sense to me.. found it difficult to understand

[@MuhtesemJulia]

How can you watch without translation?? Make Russian subtitles!!!

[@frank__theodore]

Russian subtitles have been added! :)

[@timetraveler2518]

Too long and too much talking put me into a suspended animation!

[@frank__theodore]

Sorry you didn’t like it, hopefully you made it to the end though!

[@hilohahoma4107]

boring af.

[@frank__theodore]

Sorry you didn't like it! I hope you at least made it to the end :)

[@freyjairis103]

@frank__theodore Ignore the “critic”. The film was awesome!

[@freyjairis103]

@hilohahoma4107 what’s your problem? Can’t go a day without being an entitled narcissistic POS? Maybe you should just get off the channel instead because your opinion SUCKS.

[@frank__theodore]

Thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed!

[@KABELLARIUM]

𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈.