BBFF24: The Matriarch

Hell hath no fury like a mother scorned. Set against the stark landscape of rural Australia, "The Matriarch" tells the chilling story of thirteen-year-old Missy Taylor, whose life is thrown into peril when her mother's boyfriend, Trent, moves back into their home after being released from prison. As Trent's dangerous intentions become clear, Missy is forced to kill him in self-defense, sparking a nightmarish sequence of events. Betrayed by her mother, Annette, who sides with her late abuser, Missy must navigate a treacherous battle for survival within her own home. Directed by a first-time feature filmmaker, "The Matriarch" explores themes of betrayal and survival through a suspenseful, cat-and-mouse thriller. With vivid cinematography and a gripping orchestral score, the film creates an immersive horror experience. World Premiere