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The Surrogate
Amy Winslow wants to go to art college but can't get her financial aid approved. A help wanted ad leads to a couple that will let her move into their quiet guest home rent free, a dream come true except that Joan wants Amy to be a surrogate mother for her next child. Little does Amy know the dark sinister reasons behind her desire, the scandalous death of Joan's first infant child and the fear she might hurt her next baby. The baby is adopted before Amy wakes up in the hospital, leading to a dangerous confrontation to claim the child finally for her own.
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Plot Summary
A couple, desperate to have a child, hires a surrogate mother. However, their dream turns into a nightmare as the surrogate becomes increasingly obsessive and controlling, blurring the lines between a caregiver and a captor. The couple finds themselves trapped in a psychological battle for their future child and their own sanity.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception, largely criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on sensationalism. While some acknowledged the attempt at a psychological thriller, most reviews pointed to a lack of originality and weak character development.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by some for its suspenseful premise but criticized by many for its predictable twists.
The film is often seen as a standard 'erotic thriller' of the era, lacking significant depth.
Performances were generally considered adequate but not enough to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but available comments often describe it as a typical thriller from the mid-90s with a formulaic storyline.
Fun Fact
Pamela Anderson's role in 'The Surrogate' was one of her earlier film appearances before she became widely known for 'Baywatch'.
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