Sex therapy, simmering tensions, and a string of murders collide in this 1984 crime-horror blend.
THE SURROGATE
Stuck in a sexless marriage, a frustrated well-to-do couple agrees to see a female sex therapist. Unfortunately, she only helps escalate the tensions between them. Meanwhile, the police is baffled by a string of brutal nightly killings.
The Surrogate is a 1984 Canadian crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film directed by Don Carmody about a married couple seeking help from a mysterious European woman to solve their intimacy issues, while a series of stabbings baffles the police.
Synopsis
At the same time this is going on, the police are investigating a series of stabbings: as corpses pile up, we wonder if Frank's temper may be behind this; or perhaps it's Eric, a cross-dressing neighbor and friend of Lee's; it may even be the European woman, who keeps popping up with new fantasies.
Why Cult
The film dives headfirst into marital dysfunction and guided fantasies, pushing boundaries between therapy and danger.
With a cross-dressing neighbor, a temperamental husband, and a suspicious European therapist, everyone’s a suspect in the stabbing spree.
Crime, horror, thriller, and drama collide as relationship woes meet a murder investigation, keeping the mood tense and uneasy.
Catch Shannon Tweed navigating marital strife and escalating tension, adding her signature presence to the mayhem.
Questions from the Vault
What is The Surrogate about? +
The Surrogate follows a married couple who enlist a mysterious European woman to help revive their relationship, just as a series of brutal stabbings grips their city.
Who directed The Surrogate? +
The Surrogate was directed by Don Carmody.
How long is The Surrogate? +
The Surrogate has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is The Surrogate? +
The Surrogate is a crime, drama, horror, mystery, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Surrogate? +
You can watch The Surrogate on SassyFlix.
