Maika Monroe returns to the horror genre in Victorian Psycho, a film set in the 19th century. According to HorrorFuel, the movie carries an R-rating from the MPAA for “strong bloody violence and brief sexual material. ” Monroe plays Winifred, an eccentric governess who arrives at a remote gothic estate to care for a wealthy family’s children. The synopsis describes her as a ruthless, cold-blooded serial killer hiding behind a polite exterior.
The film is adapted from a novel by Virginia Feito, who is credited as the author of the source material. Zachary Wigon, known for Sanctuary, directs the project. Dan Kagan, a producer on Longlegs, produces Victorian Psycho. The cast includes Thomasin McKenzie, Jason Isaacs, and Evie Templeton. Ruth Wilson, Amy De Bhrún, and Jacobi Jupe also co-star in the ensemble.
HorrorFuel notes that Monroe is fresh off her work in Longlegs. The report describes the film as a period nightmare featuring a masterclass genre ensemble. No specific release date was provided in the source material, though the headline references September.