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Governess goes mad in 'Victorian Psycho' trailer
- On Thursday, director Zachary Wigon's gothic thriller "Victorian Psycho" premiered at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, earning a seven-minute standing ovation during its Un Certain Regard screening.
- Set in 1850s England, the film follows Winifred Notty, an eccentric governess played by Monroe, who arrives at the remote Ensor House harboring violent impulses that spark brutal chaos.
- Adapted from Virginia Feito's novel, Wigon described his vision as "demented," blending pitch-black humor with empathy and fury while maintaining psychological connection to the protagonist.
- Bleecker Street plans a theatrical release in North America on September 25, with supporting cast Jason Isaacs and Ruth Wilson portraying the household's aristocratic parents.
- Produced by the team behind "Longlegs," the film solidifies Monroe's status as a Scream Queen, while Wigon, who directed "Sanctuary" in 2022, continues pushing gothic horror boundaries.
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Boston HeraldMaika Monroe, much more than ‘Scream Queen,’ returns to Cannes
After years spent fleeing serial killers and worse, Maika Monroe is on the offensive.
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Maika Monroe, much more than 'Scream Queen,' returns to Cannes
After years spent fleeing serial killers and worse, Maika Monroe is on the offensive. In the Cannes Film Festival entry “Victorian Psycho,” she plays a deranged governess.
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