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

Surrogate 2nd Trailer 2023

Surrogate 1st Trailer 2022

Birthing Nightmares: Making of Surrogate

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MEDIA

Melbourne Horror Film Release

Exciting New Horror Film Premieres

Kestie Morassi Returns To Horror In David Willing Horror

Surrogate Has World Premiere

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