The Surrogate (1984)

In the heart of a loveless marriage, Frank and Lee find themselves embroiled in a complicated web of emotional turmoil. Frank, tormented by an 18-month spell of impotence, oscillates between the extremes of his unruly temper and crushing self-criticism. Lee, his wife, is caught in the crossfire of empathy and frustration, torn between her love for her husband and the longing for their lost passion. In an attempt to salvage their crumbling relationship, the couple plunges into the world of therapy. Their journey leads them to a peculiar psychotherapist who suggests that their issues are interlinked - Frank's impotence, an offshoot of his simmering anger. As a radical solution, she introduces them to a fascinating, albeit mysterious, European woman. This enigmatic figure, with a gift for conjuring fantasies, promises to reignite their passion and help them heal. As Frank and Lee embark on this unconventional path to rediscovery, their life takes a sinister turn. A series of gruesome stabbings rock their city, leaving the police baffled and the couple unnerved. The finger of suspicion points in multiple directions, including Frank with his volatile temper, Eric, an eccentric cross-dressing neighbor and Lee’s unlikely friend, and even the mysterious European woman, who appears at the most unexpected times with her tantalizing fantasies. 'The Surrogate' is a thrilling exploration of a troubled marriage on the brink, entangled in a web of unspoken desires, hidden fantasies, and a chilling murder mystery. As the bodies pile up, the question remains - who is the real monster in their midst? The film's captivating narrative will leave viewers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the dark secrets of this tangled love story.

The Surrogate is a crime movie featuring Art Hindle and directed by Don Carmody.

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