Movie spotlight
The Hoard
A comedy/horror mockumentary that chronicles the unravelling of a production team who are attempting to produce the ultimate reality TV show pilot "Extremely Haunted Hoarders". The team consists of a Professional Organizer, a Psychologist, two ghost hunters, and a crew of junk removers. They arrive in Rockford, Ohio, the hoarder capital of America. There they meet Murph Evans, a legendary hoarder with three crammed and condemned mansions. In their efforts to de-clutter the properties and reform Murph's habit, the intervention unearths a literal house of horrors.
Insights
Plot Summary
Seeking a fresh start, a young couple moves into a secluded fixer-upper in the Catskills. Unbeknownst to them, the property harbors a dark secret: a hidden room filled with disturbingly personal items from previous tenants. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a chilling history and find themselves targeted by an unseen force.
Critical Reception
The Hoard received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its execution lacking despite a promising premise. While some acknowledged the atmospheric tension, most pointed to underdeveloped characters and predictable plot points as significant drawbacks. Audience reception was similarly tepid, with praise often directed at the film's occasional jump scares but criticism leveled at its overall narrative coherence.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric build-up and suspenseful moments.
Criticized for predictable scares and a thin plot.
Character development was often cited as a weak point.
Google audience: Information not available.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real, isolated house, which helped contribute to its unsettling atmosphere during production.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources