The Surrogacy Trap
The Surrogacy Trap

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The Surrogacy Trap

2012
Movie
85 min
English

After losing hope of conceiving a child on their own, Christy and Mitch turn to surrogacy in hopes of creating the perfect family. However, their confidence is quickly shaken when they discover that the young woman might not be as perfect as they first thought...

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: J. Michael MurdocGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A wealthy couple, unable to conceive, hires a young woman to be their surrogate. However, their happiness turns to terror when the surrogate becomes increasingly possessive and manipulative, blurring the lines between gratitude and obsession. The couple finds themselves trapped in a dangerous game as they try to regain control of their lives and their unborn child.

Critical Reception

The Surrogacy Trap was a direct-to-video thriller that received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot and melodramatic execution. While some viewers found it to be a competently made B-movie with adequate performances, it generally failed to impress critics looking for originality or depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Offers a tense, albeit familiar, thriller premise.

  • Performances are adequate for the genre, though some are more convincing than others.

  • The plot relies heavily on predictable twists and turns.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Surrogacy Trap' is not widely documented on Google reviews, but general online commentary suggests viewers found it to be an average thriller with some suspenseful moments but a lack of overall originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California.

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