Netflix releases first look of The Matchmaker

The Matchmaker, the upcoming Arabic psychological thriller, will premiere on Netflix on April 27.

The makers recently released the first look images of the series. The poster features a girl atop a camel escorted by a group of men standing on either side with their faces covered. According to the makers, the film is set against the striking backdrop of AlUla, which is steeped in history and brings an undercurrent of magic. The Matchmaker is one of the first psychological thrillers from Saudi Arabia. 

The official synopsis reads, "The Matchmaker follows Tarek (Hussam Alharthy), an IT worker who becomes powerfully infatuated with his office’s beautiful intern (Nour Alkhadra). He follows her to a desert resort beset by bizarre forces, where a matchmaker (Reem Alhabib) promises men to pair them with their perfect bride. But when Tarek wanders outside the bounds of the resort, he uncovers an ancient vengeance. The Matchmaker is produced by Telfaz11 and directed by Abdulmohsin Aldabaan."

The upcoming film is shot in AlUla, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Saudi Arabia. The film is produced by Telfaz11 and directed by Abdulmohsin Aldabaan.