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| Not Rated; 86 minutes; $27.97; Amazon |
The film centers on Ella (played by Mischa Barton), a woman who fears her fiance is keeping a secret from her. Late one night, her best friend Molly (played by Emily Atack), Ella goes to a warehouse on the outskirts of town to snoop around in her fiance's storage unit. Shockingly, she comes across a horrifying sight of a disfigured man shortly before Molly vanishes.
Trapped in a maze-like warehouse, Ella is determined to find her friend, but she must deal with a handful of storage unit customers, all of which have their own share of problems; included a corrupted detective (played by Robert Knepper).
To make matters worse, Ella must out think a psychopath hoarder who wants to add her to his unique "collection."
Final Thoughts: Theatrical release horror flicks are a rare thing anymore; even though the movies can make quite a bit cash for studios, for some reason franchises like Halloween and Friday the 13th are having troubles launching new sequels; while on the other hand the Hellraiser franchise keeps getting horribly filmed direct-to-DVD sequels every few years. In a nutshell, if you want to watch a new slasher, then you better be looking for the direct-to-Digital/DVD titles.
With a dark, creepy warehouse setting, The Hoarder definitely has the right atmosphere for this genre. The acting is descent for a horror film; with Mischa Barton (The O.C.) and Robert Kneeper (Prison Break) both giving good performances. The cinematography is above-average, and there is a enough gore to satisfy fans. The only real downfall is the by-the-book script, which borrows cliched scenes from other slasher flick. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, but the story offers nothing new.
Overall, The Hoarder is a generic slasher that is neither good or bad. While the film will keep your interest for entire 86 minutes running time; you'll easily forget the movie five minutes after it ends.
*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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