The disc reviewed here is a Region 3 release from Spectrum DVD; it will only play on region-compatible sets. As of this writing, no Region 1 release is available.

Video: The anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation is a bit muted at times, but that only plays into the film's somber tone. Otherwise, this is a crisp, commendable transfer.

Audio: The Dolby 5.1 surround mix is just enough to build a solid atmosphere, although it's nothing too memorable. A 2.0 stereo mix is also included, although this track is not labeled on the DVD cover. Removable English subtitles are provided.

Extras: A very brief making-of delivers the usual amount of on-set video diary stuff. It's kinda fun to watch the actresses film the scene in which Mother attempts to drown Su-jin - they try to laugh off the brutal violence of the scene.

Video footage of a press conference announcing the start of production might be interesting, except no subtitles are offered, so I have no idea what they're saying. (The making-of also omits subtitles, but at least there non-Korean speakers can follow what's going on there fairly easily.)

Cast and crew biographies and filmographies are offered only in Korean (although, oddly enough, the links to them are in English). Hope you have a big enough screen, as the text on these pages is quite small.

The final extra is the pleasant surprise: ten complete audio selections from the film's soundtrack. The musical score, from Kim Dong-seong, is by far the best thing about "The Hole," creepy and moody in all the right places. Having the music available separately is the next best thing to owning the CD.

Video: The anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation is a bit muted at times, but that only plays into the film's somber tone. Otherwise, this is a crisp, commendable transfer.

Audio: The Dolby 5.1 surround mix is just enough to build a solid atmosphere, although it's nothing too memorable. A 2.0 stereo mix is also included, although this track is not labeled on the DVD cover. Removable English subtitles are provided.

Extras: A very brief making-of delivers the usual amount of on-set video diary stuff. It's kinda fun to watch the actresses film the scene in which Mother attempts to drown Su-jin - they try to laugh off the brutal violence of the scene.

Video footage of a press conference announcing the start of production might be interesting, except no subtitles are offered, so I have no idea what they're saying. (The making-of also omits subtitles, but at least there non-Korean speakers can follow what's going on there fairly easily.)

Cast and crew biographies and filmographies are offered only in Korean (although, oddly enough, the links to them are in English). Hope you have a big enough screen, as the text on these pages is quite small.

The final extra is the pleasant surprise: ten complete audio selections from the film's soundtrack. The musical score, from Kim Dong-seong, is by far the best thing about "The Hole," creepy and moody in all the right places. Having the music available separately is the next best thing to owning the CD.