The Surrender

2025

Drama / Horror / Thriller

28
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 83% · 36 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 53% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 1835 1.8K

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Plot summary

A fraught mother-daughter relationship is put to a terrifying test when the family patriarch dies, and the grieving mother hires a mysterious stranger to bring her husband back from the dead.

Director

Julia Max Photo
Julia Max

Top cast

Colby Minifie Photo
Colby Minifie as Megan
Kate Burton Photo
Kate Burton as Barbara
Chelsea Alden Photo
Chelsea Alden as Young Barbara
Neil Sandilands Photo
Neil Sandilands as The Man
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876.53 MB
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English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 35 min
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1.76 GB
1920*1040
English 5.1
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Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 35 min
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1.59 GB
1920*1040
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 35 min
Seeds 100+

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by PlushieCinemaBuddies 4 / 10

The Plushie Crew Reviews: The Surrender - A Chilling Concept That Couldn't Stick the Landing

Sometimes a movie night throws you a curveball, and this was one of those times. The crew-Willow, Amy, Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow-went in completely blind for The Surrender, thinking we were just in for another spooky horror ride. The only thing we knew? It had something to do with a ritual. Sounded promising, right? Well, it was... sort of.The idea behind the film is honestly pretty captivating: a family ritual where you're asked to "surrender" to something beyond life-spiritual, emotional, and frighteningly real. That was enough to get all of us hooked early on. But when the movie dives deeper into this ritual, especially surrounding the death of the father, it starts raising the question: why not just let the man rest in peace? Still, we knew if that happened, there'd be no movie.Things escalate fast when the supernatural elements kick in. It is a scary movie-no doubt about it. Tails literally tapped out mid-way through when the intensity cranked up (no spoilers, but it got wild). Willow, Knuckles, and Shadow were vibing with the thrills, but both Knuckles and Shadow called out the main character for being kind of weak in those monster scenes. They joked she could've taken them down with half the effort if she actually tried. Classic.Amy, on the other hand, got pulled in deep once the ritual scenes started going dark. Like, real dark. She was tense throughout-especially when the blood came into play-and said the ritual arc was easily her favorite part, even if it creeped her out. Honestly, same.But here's where the movie kind of lost all of us: the pacing and the emotional drama. There's a lot of back-and-forth between the two main characters, and while we get it's meant to show grief and trauma, it felt repetitive and dragged out. The emotional weight just didn't land like it should have. The story kind of stumbled in building the supernatural world, too-like, the ritual was cool, but why it happened and what it really meant? That part was foggy and undercooked.By the time it wrapped up, we all agreed it was fun to experience together, especially in the dark with the volume up. It had moments-definitely creepy, visually strong at times-but as a full package, it didn't live up to what the concept deserved.Final score from the crew: 4/10. Cool idea, scary at parts, but not quite the horror gem we hoped for.
Reviewed by PlushieCinemaBuddies 4 / 10

A Slow, Disjointed Thriller That Fails to Honor Its Own Themes

The Surrender tries to explore themes of grief, loss, and the complicated dynamics within a family faced with death, all wrapped in a supernatural thriller. Unfortunately, despite its promising premise, the movie falls short on almost every front, leaving the viewer with a frustrating and tedious experience.The film spends a significant portion of its runtime locked in repetitive scenes centered on the strained relationship between the two main characters. These emotionally charged conflicts feel drawn out and clichéd, lacking the nuance or depth to truly engage the audience. Instead of drawing you in, the ongoing bickering and unresolved tension just weigh the story down, making it difficult to stay invested.When the supernatural or ritualistic elements finally come into play, the movie doesn't give us enough background or build-up to make them meaningful or suspenseful. The sudden shift into occult practices feels jarring and unearned, as if the story abruptly veers into this territory without clear reasons or motivations. This lack of cohesion makes the plot confusing and drains any potential impact those moments could have had.Pacing is a major issue here. The slow unfolding, especially in the first half, makes the film feel far longer than it actually is. Instead of building tension or deepening the emotional stakes, the narrative drags, leading to boredom rather than intrigue. When the climax does arrive, it feels rushed and unsatisfying, failing to provide a payoff for the buildup - or what little buildup there was.What's perhaps most disappointing is the film's handling of the core theme of death and acceptance. Rather than honoring the natural process of grieving and letting go, the movie focuses on trying to reverse or challenge death in ways that come off as unnecessary and even unsettling. It raises uncomfortable questions about disturbing the dead, but without any meaningful exploration or justification, which feels misguided and almost disrespectful to the weight of such experiences.Visually, the film does offer some moments of eerie atmosphere and creepiness, but these aren't enough to carry the story or make up for the weak character development and clunky plot. The performances are uneven, and the emotional arcs feel forced rather than earned.After sitting through the film, the overall impression is one of frustration and disappointment. It promises a deep, dark exploration of grief and the supernatural but delivers a sluggish, muddled drama that falls flat in suspense and emotional impact. For anyone hoping for a gripping thriller or a thoughtful meditation on loss, this movie is unlikely to satisfy. Instead, it leaves viewers feeling drained and ready to move on to something more rewarding.If you're looking for a horror or thriller that respects the natural process of letting go, this is not it. Sometimes it's better to let the dead rest rather than turning grief into an experiment that simply doesn't pay off. My friends and I found ourselves bored and disinterested well before the end, and honestly, it was a relief when it finally finished so we could watch something else that actually held our attention.
Reviewed by alexredigerbalt 4 / 10

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