Colby Minifie, best known for her role in Prime Video’s The Boys, is earning high praise for her performance in the new Shudder horror film The Surrender, with critics and fans alike calling for more leading roles for the actress. Collider highlighted Minifie’s standout work in a post on X on March 31, 2025, at 16:03 UTC, stating, “‘This Is My Favorite Thing I’ve Ever Worked On’: ‘The Boys’ Colby Minifie Deserves More Lead Roles and Her New Shudder Movie Proves It.” The film, which premiered at SXSW 2025, has been acquired by Shudder and is set to stream starting May 23, 2025.
“This Is My Favorite Thing I’ve Ever Worked On”: ‘The Boys’ Colby Minifie Deserves More Lead Roles and Her New Shudder Movie Proves It https://t.co/7I3jENhWgK
— Collider (@Collider) March 31, 2025
Directed by Julia Max in her feature debut, The Surrender is an occult body horror film that explores the strained relationship between a mother and daughter, played by Kate Burton and Minifie, respectively. The story takes a dark turn when the grieving mother hires a mysterious stranger to resurrect her deceased husband, leading to a terrifying confrontation with the supernatural and their buried emotional pain. Collider’s Perri Nemiroff, who interviewed the cast at SXSW, noted the film’s assured direction and the powerful chemistry between Minifie and Burton, which forms the emotional core of the movie.
Minifie, who portrays Megan, shared that the project allowed her to dive into a complex role free from external constraints like the male gaze, describing it as “my favorite thing I’ve ever worked on.” Her performance has been lauded for its depth, with Screen Rant praising her ability to convey a range of emotions, from disbelief to horror, as she navigates her character’s fraught relationship with her mother. The film’s tense atmosphere and Minifie’s multidimensional portrayal have positioned her as a standout, with many noting her potential to lead more projects.
As Minifie prepares to wrap up her time on The Boys with its fifth and final season, her work in The Surrender showcases her versatility and readiness for bigger roles. With Shudder continuing to champion original horror content, The Surrender is poised to introduce Minifie to a broader audience, solidifying her as a rising star in the genre.
