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Surrogate

Name: Surrogate
Director: David Willing
Released: 2022
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2022

Director

David Willing

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Surrogate is a character-driven psychological horror that uses a female-centric perspective to explore domestic instability. By focusing on a capable single mother, the film avoids some traditional patriarchal clichés, though it stays within standard genre boundaries. The narrative lacks complexity in addressing multiple aspects of identity or systemic social issues. While the protagonist's illness touches on physical vulnerability, the film primarily functions as a conventional genre piece centered on the fragility of the nuclear family.

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Category Breakdown

Does Surrogate have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story revolves around a traditional, troubled family dynamic.

How does Surrogate portray gender?

Fair

Natalie, a nurse and single mother, drives the narrative. The plot highlights her professional skills and strength as she faces psychological threats.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Surrogate?

Fair

The cast includes diverse actors like Taysha Farrugia. However, the specific racial makeup among supporting roles is not clearly defined.

How does Surrogate represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on conventional themes of family preservation. It does not explicitly challenge Western or secular storytelling structures.

Does Surrogate include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's unknown illness propels the plot. This introduces themes of bodily autonomy and physical vulnerability during a health crisis.

Present on Screen

Features a female protagonist known for her professional competence and strong maternal role.
Avoids traditional patriarchal clichés by emphasizing female resilience.
Includes diverse casting members such as Taysha Farrugia.

Limited or Absent

Lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
Does not engage in systemic narrative deconstruction or multi-layered storytelling.
Relies on conventional, traditional domestic storytelling structures.

Official Synopsis

A ghost horror about single mother and nurse Natalie who falls mysteriously ill and struggles to stop her family from being destroyed.

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