Following its World Premiere at SXSW earlier this month, Shudder has acquired supernatural body horror feature The Surrender for a May 23 release on the streamer.
Written and directed by Julia Max in her feature debut, The Surrender stars Colby Minifie (The Boys), Kate Burton (Grey’s Anatomy), Neil Sandilands (Sweet Tooth), Vaughn Armstrong (Star Trek: Enterprise), Pete Ploszek (Destroy All Neighbors), Chelsea Alden (13 Reasons Why) and Lola Prince Kelly (Stoneheart).
The Surrender follows a mother and daughter whose already fraught relationship is put to the test when their family patriarch dies and the mother hires a stranger to bring her dead husband back to life. The two women must put their disagreements and differences aside when the resurrection ritual spirals out of control and they are forced to fight for their lives.
Here's what Max has to say about her debut hitting Shudder:
“I am absolutely thrilled that The Surrender has found a home with Shudder […] They have such a wonderfully curated collection of horror films and a dedicated audience of horror fanatics. I feel lucky to be included within their ranks.”
Emily Gotto, SVP of Shudder Acquisitions and Production, adds:
“The Surrender‘s fusion of body horror and the supernatural crafts an atmospheric descent into the abyss of loss and consequence, brought to life with brilliant performances from Colby Minifie and Kate Burton […] This is bold, audacious storytelling — one that lingers long after the credits fade — and announces the arrival of Julia Max as a striking new voice in the genre.”
Don't miss The Surrender on Shudder on May 23, and for more 2025 horror news, read our rundown of this year's most anticipated releases.
