SummaryA 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. As the bizarre and brutal resurrection spirals out of control, both women must confront their differences as they fight for their lives - and for each other... Read More
The Surrender
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
66
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May 23, 2025
75
The Surrender accomplishes a lot with a sketch-sized story and matching compositional agility and precision. It’s short (less than 90 minutes!) and sweet and the best kind of upsetting.
Aug 21, 2025
70
Kudos to Max for conjuring genuinely unsettling, Boschian images with a limited budget.
May 21, 2025
70
An unrelenting and visceral experience, Julia Max's feature film debut boasts unique and enthralling horror that is more than worthy of haunting your screen.
May 15, 2025
67
Underneath the savage occult aspects of the story remains a constant exploration of what it means to see your loved ones as flawed, rounded humans, and ultimately as mortal.
May 22, 2025
50
Despite a passionate performance from Colby Minifie and some compelling visuals, The Surrender sidelines its deft exploration of grief for drawn-out, pointless supernatural horror.
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May 28, 2025
4
The Surrender attempts to blend family drama with supernatural horror but struggles with pacing and narrative cohesion. While the performances convey genuine emotional weight, the film’s slow build and abrupt shift to occult rituals lack sufficient development, resulting in a disjointed experience. The unresolved ending further detracts from its impact, leaving viewers dissatisfied. Despite its ambitions, the film falls short of delivering a compelling thriller.
Production Company:
- Codependent Films
Release Date:May 23, 2025
Duration:1 h 30 m
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Awards
Festival Européen du Film Fantastique de Strasbourg (FEFFS)
• 1 Nomination
