Victorian Psycho (film)
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| Directed by | Zachary Wigon |
| Written by | Virginia Feito |
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| Cinematography | Nico Aguilar |
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| Music by | Ariel Marx |
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| Distributed by | True Brit Entertainment[1] |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Victorian Psycho is a 2026 horror thriller film directed by Zachary Wigon, written by Virginia Feito and based on her 2025 novel of the same name. It stars Maika Monroe, Thomasin McKenzie, Evie Templeton, Ruth Wilson and Jason Isaacs.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on May 21.[3]
Premise
In 1858, an eccentric young governess, Winifred Notty (Monroe), arrives at the remote gothic manor Ensor House. As Winifred assimilates, staff begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners wonder if something is amiss about this new governess.
Cast
- Maika Monroe as Winifred Notty
- Thomasin McKenzie as Ms. Lamb
- Jason Isaacs as Mr. Pounds
- Amy De Bhrún as Mrs. Fancey
- Ruth Wilson as Mrs. Pounds
- Jacobi Jupe as Andrew Pounds
- Evie Templeton as Drusilla Pounds
Production
Victorian Psycho was directed by Zachary Wigon and written by Virginia Feito. It was produced by Traffic's Dan Kagan and Anton's Sebastien Raybaud alongside Wigon, in association with Anonymous Content. Anton fully financed the project.[4] In October 2024, it was announced that Margaret Qualley was cast in the film.[5] In November 2024, it was announced that McKenzie was also cast in the film.[6] In December 2024, A24 acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[7]
By May 2025, Qualley had exited the film, with Maika Monroe replacing her, and A24 was no longer distributing the film. Jason Isaacs also joined the cast. In July 2025, True Brit Entertainment acquired the U.K. and Ireland distribution rights.[8][9][10] Principal photography on the film began on 18 August 2025, in Ireland, with Bleecker Street acquiring U.S. distribution rights to the film and aiming for a 2026 nationwide theatrical release.[11]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival on 21 May.[3] It is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States by Bleecker Street on 13 November 2026.[12] It was previously scheduled to release in the United States on 25 September 2026.[13]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's consensus reads: "An enjoyably blood-soaked lark that thrives on Maika Monroe's ferocious lead performance, Victorian Psycho delivers plenty of wicked fun and literary wit."[14] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 52 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[15]
References
- ↑ Tabbara, Mona (2 July 2025). "'Victorian Psycho' starring Maika Monroe and Jason Isaacs acquired for UK-Ireland". Screen Daily. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- 1 2 3 "VICTORIAN PSYCHO". Festival de Cannes. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- 1 2 "The Screenings Guide of the 79th Festival de Cannes". Festival de Cannes. 7 May 2026. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (21 May 2026). "'Victorian Psycho': Maika Monroe Is A Crazed Governess In First Teaser". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (29 October 2024). "'The Substance' Star Margaret Qualley To Play 'Victorian Psycho' In Horror From 'Longlegs' Producer; Anton Launching For AFM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (14 November 2024). "Thomasin McKenzie Joins Margaret Qualley In Anton's Psychological Horror Pic 'Victorian Psycho'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (20 December 2024). "A24 Lands U.S. Rights To Horror-Thriller 'Victorian Psycho' With Margaret Qualley & Thomasin McKenzie; March 2025 Shoot Lined Up". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (15 May 2025). "'Longlegs' Star Maika Monroe Joins Horror 'Victorian Psycho' Ahead Of Summer Shoot; Project In Talks With New U.S. Buyers After Previous A24 Exit — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (16 May 2025). "'The White Lotus' & 'Harry Potter' Star Jason Isaacs Joins Maika Monroe & Thomasin McKenzie In Horror 'Victorian Psycho' — Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
- ↑ Tabbara, Mona (25 July 2025). "'Victorian Psycho', 'Young Washington' among the big projects shooting in Ireland this summer". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (21 August 2025). "Maika Monroe, Jason Isaacs & Thomasin McKenzie Pic 'Victorian Psycho' Acquired By Bleecker Street, 2026 Release Eyed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ↑ Navarro, Meagan (5 August 2026). "'Victorian Psycho' Carves Up New November Release Date". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
- ↑ T, Amber (21 May 2026). "Maika Monroe Is One Mad Nanny In New Victorian Psycho Trailer". Fangoria. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ "Victorian Psycho". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ↑ "Victorian Psycho". Metacritic. Retrieved 29 May 2026.