Title: The Surrender 2025
Ratings: 5.5/10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director: Julia Max
Writer: Julia Max
Actor: Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, Chelsea Alden
Language: English
Ratings: 5.5/10
Runtime: 1h 36m
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director: Julia Max
Writer: Julia Max
Actor: Colby Minifie, Kate Burton, Chelsea Alden
Language: English
Storyline The Surrender is an emotional yet melancholic exploration of the psychic terrain of loss, longing, and the impenetrable mother-daughter relationship. When family’s gentle center Robert passes away suddenly, his wife Barbara and daughter Megan are hollow and clinging to purpose. Through their shared bereavement, they discover an ancient, long-forgotten ritual that promises the impossible—bringing him back. The action, initially, appears like renewed hope. However, when inexplicable things begin to happen, the women have no choice but to face the darkest recesses of their past, and the reality that some doors—once opened—cannot be shut. What ensues is not so much a ghost tale, but rather a character study of love, guilt, and the consequences of trying to rewrite fate. Led by Julia Max in a deft balance of emotional suspense and horror refinement, The Surrender on Afdah offers something beyond scares. It invites viewers into a slow-burning psydrama where every glance and hesitation is telling. Supernatural has roots in stark human emotion because of the very powerful performances, particularly from Colby Minifie and Kate Burton. The Surrender offers something richer: a story that asks what we’re willing to give—or surrender—for one more chance to say goodbye. It’s unforgettable, emotional, and quietly powerful.