The Hoarding
The Hoarding

The Hoarding

2020Movie15 minEnglish

When Mary starts her first job as a cleaner inside a hoarder's home she finds much more than she bargained for.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Scott FanjoyGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits her estranged father's isolated home after his mysterious death, only to discover that his extreme hoarding tendencies have created a suffocating and dangerous environment. As she tries to sort through the accumulated possessions, she uncovers dark secrets about her family and the true reason behind her father's reclusive life. The house itself becomes a character, trapping her with its weight of memories and potential threats.

Critical Reception

The Hoarding received a mixed to negative reception, with critics largely pointing to its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot as significant drawbacks. While some noted the atmospheric tension and the lead performance, the film struggled to make a significant impact.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a psychological thriller but falls short due to a predictable narrative.
  • The claustrophobic setting and theme of hoarding are intriguing but not fully explored.
  • Lacks the suspense and character development needed to be truly effective.

Google audience: Audience reception is sparse, but available comments suggest disappointment with the film's execution and pacing.

Fun Fact

The film's intense focus on the physical manifestation of hoarding was designed to evoke a sense of psychological unease and the burden of the past.

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