THE MATRIARCH (2024), a horror-thriller by Jayden Creighton, tells a scary story about mental trauma, survival and betrayal. The movie takes place in the country of Australia and is about a 13-year-old girl who has to deal with the effects of killing her mother’s violent boyfriend in self-defense. The fear grows as her own mother turns into a terrible threat.
People can watch THE MATRIARCH, which stars Juliette Greenfield as Missy, Kate Logan as Annette, and Andy Sparnon as the scary Trent. The movie’s story comes to life in spooky rural settings. It comes out June 10 on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Google Play, and other TVOD services.
Let’s explore where this unsettling tale was brought to life.
WHERE WAS “THE MATRIARCH” (2024) FILMED?
THE MATRIARCH was filmed entirely on location in Bonalbo, a small town in New South Wales, Australia. Production started in May 2023 and went on until early 2024. The whole shoot took place in and around this rural area. The film’s unsettling mood comes from the choice of setting: a quiet, isolated place where horror can thrive without being seen by everyone else.
BONALBO, NEW SOUTH WALES – THE FILM’S CENTRAL LOCATION
In the northern part of New South Wales, in a quiet town called Bonalbo, THE MATRIARCH takes place. Bonalbo is a town that is far from the busy city life. It is known for its lush surroundings, quiet farmland, and forested hills. Because it was so quiet, it was the perfect place to show how lonely Missy feels in the movie.
The cold winter weather that they had to film in made it feel even more real and made the actors and crew uncomfortable, which fits with the movie’s cold psychological tone. The team shared on Instagram through @duckpondproductions.tv that it was hard to work in Bonalbo—in the winter because the actors and crew had to deal with temperatures that were very close to freezing.
The rural bushlands around—Bonalbo are very important to a number of outdoor scenes. These natural settings were used to build suspense, like when Missy tried to run away or hide from her mother. The dry leaves, faraway bird calls, and never-ending trees are both a safe place to be and a threat, reminding the audience of how alone and helpless Missy feels.
Behind-the-scenes videos from @duckpondproductions.tv’s Instagram show the cast and crew working hard in these harsh natural settings, even when it was cold. The experience gave the performance more depth, especially for young actress Juliette Greenfield, whose physical pain made her character’s feelings seem more urgent.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING IN “THE MATRIARCH”
Director and writer Jayden Creighton chose Bonalbo because he seemed like a real person. This place not only fit the story but it also cut down on the need for fake sets. The stark beauty of the countryside in New South Wales gave every picture depth. Creighton was able to make a place that is both beautiful and scary by using the town’s quiet roads, run-down homes, and beautiful forests.
The local community also helped in a roundabout way by giving the production a real, unspoiled setting. Because the area felt remote, filming could go on without interruption, which made it perfect for shooting long, intense scenes with no other things going on.
For more behind-the-scenes content, check out the official production Instagram: @duckpondproductions.tv.
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