
Surprise! 2023
"Girlboss or GirlDIE!"
Surprise! (2023) delivers a darkly comedic twist on friendship and ambition when four confident best friends and a timid outsider stumble upon a shocking crime after a prank spirals out of control.
Director: Lucé Tomlin-Brenner
Cast

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surprise! (2023) about?
Surprise! (2023) follows four best friends and a socially awkward newcomer whose harmless prank accidentally uncovers a murder, forcing them to confront the fragility of their carefully curated lives. What begins as a darkly funny escapade spirals into a deadly game of denial and survival.
Who directed Surprise!?
Surprise! was directed by Lucé Tomlin-Brenner, known for blending genre films with sharp social commentary.
Who stars in Surprise!?
The ensemble cast includes Mal Merpi, Risdon Roberts, Ellie Race-Moore, and Marcelina Chavira as the tight-knit quartet, with Dani Adaliz portraying the outsider who stumbles into chaos.
Is Surprise! (2023) worth watching?
Surprise! (2023) is a bold, genre-mashing short film that thrives on its tonal tightrope walk between comedy and horror. Fans of dark satire and quick twists will appreciate its bite-sized intensity, even if it leaves you questioning every punchline.
How long is Surprise!?
Surprise! (2023) runs for 30 minutes.
About Surprise! (2023) — A Horror-Comedy Where Friendship Turns Deadly
Surprise! (2023) delivers a darkly comedic twist on friendship and ambition when four confident best friends and a timid outsider stumble upon a shocking crime after a prank spirals out of control. Lucé Tomlin-Brenner's sharp direction blends horror and thriller elements with biting satire, creating an atmosphere where neon optimism collides with sudden violence. As the group's carefully constructed image of success begins to crack, their worst fears materialize in ways neither humor nor denial can fix.
The film hinges on a razor-sharp premise: success isn't just about your image—it's about survival. With razor-wit pacing and a tone that oscillates between laugh-out-loud absurdity and quietly mounting dread, Surprise! (2023) redefines the horror-comedy genre by asking whether authenticity or performance matters more when the mask slips.