Where was Love Lies Bleeding filmed? All filming locations explored

Rose Glass' Love Lies Bleeding starring Katy O'Brian and Kristen Stewart was released in theatres on March 8, 2024, and quickly became one of the most celebrated releases of the year. A neo-noir romantic thriller that featured all the gore, violence, and love one could expect from the title, it is a period piece that shouldn't be missed.

Set in 1989, Love Lies Bleeding tells the story of a reclusive gym manager named Lou (Kristen Stewart) who ends up falling for the bodybuilder Jackie who is a rising star herself. Having their lives intertwined with each other as they fall in love, Jackie soon realizes that Lou is part of a crime family, and their romance soon leads to some brutal violence.

While the film itself is interesting in its own right, it's a beautifully shot film as well, that highlights the desert area of the United States. Primarily shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico, it certainly is a stunner when it comes to its locations.

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Love Lies Bleeding: Shooting locations explored

The majority of Rose Glass' Love Lies Bleeding was shot in Albuquerque, New Mexico in the United States of America. The location has been known for housing many acclaimed projects like Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Stranger Things, and No Country for Old Men.

Albuquerque certainly has its place in pop culture history. It is also a hub for media companies and features many famous landmarks of the United States like the International Balloon Fiesta, Gathering of Nations, the University of New Mexico, and more. It also is the 32nd-most populous city in the United States of America.

However, the production for the Katy O'Brian-starrer was spread across the location and was shot at many places. With Jackie being a bodybuilder, there were scenes involving her being in a bodybuilding competition, which was shot at Crowne Plaza Hotel - 1901 University Boulevard NE. Scenes with her and Lou testing out guns at a gun range were shot at Del Norte Gun Club - 208 Torcido Rd NW, Rio Rancho.

Some of the production of the film also took place at the Albuquerque Shooting Range and Rio Rancho in New Mexico.

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Cast of the film

Love Lies Bleeding boasts an impressive cast that's filled with many Hollywood hitters. Below is a list of the actors that star in the film:

• Kristen Stewart as Louise "Lou" Langston
• Katy O'Brian as Jacqueline "Jackie" Cleaver
• Jena Malone as Bethany "Beth" Langston
• Anna Baryshnikov as Daisy
• Dave Franco as J.J.
• Ed Harris as Lous Langston Sr.

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What is Love Lies Bleeding about?

The film is directed by Rose Glass from a script written by her and Weronika Tofilska. Starring Katy O'Brian and Kristen Stewart, as aforementioned, the official synopsis of the film as per A24 reads:

"From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou’s criminal family."

The film is currently available to purchase digitally on many platforms like Apple TV+, Google Play Movies, and Amazon Prime Video.