The Surrogate

A successful but sterile lawyer, Amy G. is desperate for a child and decides to pursue surrogacy. She chooses a young woman named Ashley who seems perfect on paper, but as the pregnancy progresses, Ashley's erratic behavior and strange demands begin to trouble Amy. The situation escalates into a terrifying cat-and-mouse game as Amy realizes Ashley may not be who she claims to be.

The Surrogate received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its suspenseful build-up and Carrie Preston's compelling performance. However, some critics found the plot predictable in its later stages, and the overall execution could have been tighter. Audiences generally appreciated the thriller elements and the exploration of the darker side of surrogacy.

• Carrie Preston delivers a standout performance as a woman whose desperate desire for a child spirals into a terrifying ordeal.

• The film effectively builds tension and suspense as the surrogate's true intentions become increasingly sinister.

• While the premise is engaging, the pacing and some plot developments may feel familiar to fans of the thriller genre.

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Darrin T. Stanford, the director of 'The Surrogate', is also known for his acting roles, most notably as 'Grissom' in the television series 'Quantum Leap' and '80s rocker 'Billy' in the film 'Frantic'.