Surrogate
Feature Film / 2022
A ghost horror about Natalie Paxton, a single mother and nurse who falls mysteriously ill and struggles to stop her family from being destroyed.
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LINKS
Birthing Nightmares: Making of Surrogate
MEDIA
Exciting New Horror Film Premieres
Kestie Morassi Returns To Horror In David Willing Horror
Composing Surrogate's Haunting Music
SCREENPLAY COMPETITIONS
Truant Pictures/Animal Logic - 2019 (Top 3 Finalist)
Final Draft Big Break - 2018 (Semi-finalist)
New York Horror Film Festival - 2018 (Finalist)
CREW
Director: David Willing
Writers: Beth King & David Willing
Executive Producer: Konfir Kabo & Kestie Morrasi & Shaun Miller
Producers: David Willing & Vikki Blinks
Co-Producer: Alice Chaston
Cinematographer: Ben Luck
Production Designer: Bianca Milani
Editor: John Balazs
Composer: Mark Buys
Sound Designer: Sasha Zastavnikovic
CAST
Natalie Paxton: Kestie Morassi
Lauren Balmer: Jane Badler
Rose Paxton: Taysha Farrugia
William Paxton: Darcy Kent
Anna Paxton: Louise Siversen
Malcolm Akard: Matthew Crosby
Ava Akard: Ellie Stewart
Lisa Bayer: Ellie Tevelis
Janet Bayer: Kate Cole
Dr Romero: Brett Cousins
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
What really gets under the viewer’s skin in “Surrogate” is Natalie’s particular predicament of a parent who right down to the film’s shocking ending feels pushed past her limits. LA Times
The highest praise I can give a horror film — which I wholeheartedly dole out here — is that I’ll definitely be thinking about this one for a little while. Midwest Journal
Willing does an excellent job of ratcheting up the suspense with both his writing and directing...with top-notch performances. Film Threat
With one of the best seance scenes you are likely to ever see, Surrogate maybe the best horror you'll see this year. BRWC .com
A really intriguing mystery, and as the story went on, I just became more and more hooked...This is one of the best genre films i've seen all year. Horrorobsessive .com
It creeped me out! Dark Sky Lady
The writing by director David Willing and Beth King never lets the viewer get comfortable with twists and turns…It’s clever in its way to subvert expectations. 1428Elm .com
This independent horror gem is absolutely unstoppable in its fierce atmosphere. 4/5Reelreviews .com
Has an air of realism that adds to its eeriness. 48 Hills
Unsettling spooker. Bloody Disgusting
The cast is phenomenal…the storytelling incredible…some very effective jumps and gore! Ravenous Monster
A suitably creepy affair that tips it cap to Insidious & The Conjuring. Filmink
A throwback to old school horror with plenty of tension and a terrific score, Willing’s movie proves that showing less is indeed more. My Bloody Reviews
Director David Willing masterfully builds tension that leaves the viewers on the edge of their seat. Film Festival Today
Reignited my love of horror. Medium
Adds a splash of refreshment to the paranormal horror and there is no holding back when killing off cast members. Vanessa’s Non Spoilers
A great ghost investigation with plenty of mystery and scares. Movie Reviews101
A superbly dark psychological thriller…induces forehead sweat beads…really excels is in the chill factor. Movie Hole
It continues to build up tension for a final revelation. Spotlight Report
Quite unsettling…worth seeing. 3.5/5. Nerdly Uk
Intelligent, original & very dark. Without a doubt one of the best titles in the genre of the year 7/10. Ganiveta
The seance is a contender for scariest scene of the year…sure to haunt you long after the credits roll.4/5 We Got This Covered
A rather strange and unique paranormal experience…fresh and entertaining. ML Miller Writes
Truly disturbing…scarier than most horror efforts made by big-budget studios…Don’t miss it. 8/10. Fiction Horizon
A whirlwind of mystery & animosity that’ll leave them guessing until the very twisted and dark ending. Loud & Clear