One of the "sickest" documentaries viewers have ever seen is rising up the ranks as a strong fan warning has been issued. An Amputation Obsession: The Monster and the Surgeon was released on Prime Video earlier this week (August 13) and already it is making waves amongst viewers.
Disturbing Story of NHS Surgeon
The two-part series delves into the real life disturbing story of NHS vascular surgeon Neil Hopper, from Cornwall, who lost his own legs to amputation. After claiming a mystery illness resulted in sepsis and injuries to his legs, Neil was seen as a 'hero' and a symbol of hope when he documented his journey and recovery, even going back to work.
But years later, police uncovered a dark reality and horrific secrets that Neil kept hidden from everyone. In 2019, he deliberately caused irreversible damage to his legs that resulted in an amputation of both limbs before he claimed hundreds of thousands of pounds in fraudulent insurance payouts.
Whistle-blower Exposes Network
When a whistle-blower set out to expose an underground network devoted to extreme body modifications, police discovered Neil's truth. Rising up the ranks already, an official synopsis reads: "Vascular surgeon Neil Hopper becomes a symbol of hope after losing both legs, until an investigation uncovers a hidden obsession and secret life."
Viewers Issue Strong Warnings
Some true crime fans have already binged the two part series, and have issued a strong warning. One person took to TikTok to recommend the "crazy" watch as they said in a video: "Honestly, the things what some people get off on never ceases to amaze me." They added: "It's absolutely crazy", as one person replied: "Just watched this it's so messed up." Another dubbed it as "shocking" as a third penned: "The f*** This was insane."
In another video, one person said: "Yous need to watch this immediately but get a sick bucket before you do because oh my god, it's horrifying." They went on to say: "The biggest trigger warning that I have ever, ever put on a video needs to be put on this documentary. Let's just say your jaw will be on the floor." Another commented: "Only managed the first episode. Felt way too sick to continue." One person admitted: "I think it's the sickest documentary I've ever seen."
An Amputation Obsession: The Monster and the Surgeon can be streamed on Prime Video.
