THE HOARDER NEXT DOOR - SPENDING £40,000 ON MY HOARD

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary delves into the compelling struggles of two individuals, Alison and Jo, whose lives are consumed by overwhelming hoarding. Alison, a 41-year-old, has amassed a collection valued at £40,000, primarily consisting of ladybird-themed possessions, clothes, ornaments, and shoes, threatening her home and her relationship with her boyfriend, Sam. Meanwhile, Jo, a 62-year-old widow and primary school teacher, finds her home overrun by textbooks, toys, and magazines, creating hazardous living conditions. The program follows the intervention of psychotherapist Stelios Kiosses and his team as they attempt to help Alison and Jo reclaim their spaces and confront the emotional roots of their compulsions. The narrative poses poignant questions about the possibility of recovery and the resilience of personal relationships under such extreme circumstances.