Hala Matar’s Seductive Thriller ELECTRA Arrives May 2 in Theaters and On Demand

Maria Bakalova leads a deadly game of deception in ELECTRA, set in a sun-soaked Italian villa.

ELECTRA: Hala Matar’s Stylish Debut Unleashes Seduction and Betrayal in the Italian Hillside

Hala Matar makes history—and a bold entrance into the feature film world—with ELECTRA, a sun-drenched, deceit-laced thriller set in a luxurious Italian villa. Backed by Level 33 Entertainment, the film hits select theaters and VOD starting May 2, and it’s one we’re watching closely.

Starring Academy Award® nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat, The Apprentice), the film follows two young journalists who arrive at the remote villa of a famed musician and his mysterious partner for what seems like a dream assignment. But as the trip unfolds, it becomes clear they’ve stepped into something much darker, more seductive—and far more dangerous—than they ever expected.

Also starring Abigail Cowen (Fate: The Winx Saga, Redeeming Love), Jack Farthing (Spencer, Rain Dogs), and co-writer/producer Daryl Wein (How It Ends, Something from Tiffany’s), ELECTRA is a genre-blending mix of high fashion aesthetics, psychological intrigue, and slow-burn tension. Think The Talented Mr. Ripley with Gen Z edge and a splash of Saltburn chaos.

Matar, known for her provocative visual work with Moncler, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel, brings a designer’s eye and a provocateur’s instincts to the screen. With ELECTRA, she becomes the first Bahraini woman to release a feature film, making waves not just for the film’s style and mood, but for breaking industry barriers with flair.

It’s fashion, it’s fatal, and it’s undeniably fresh. Keep ELECTRA on your radar when it drops May 2.