‘Victorian Psycho’ Trailer Unleashes the Demon Inside Maika Monroe
The latest trailer for Victorian Psycho is here, and it confirms the film remains a sharp, unsettling entry in this year’s horror lineup. Starring Maika Monroe as the mysterious governess Winifred Notty, the story follows her arrival at Ensor House in 1858. While her primary job involves teaching the children table manners, the trailer shows she has other interests, including a violent encounter with a deer and claims about a demon living inside a child. It is a period piece that leans into the dark side of madness.
Directed by Zachary Wigon, the project features a cast that includes Ruth Wilson, Jason Isaacs, and Thomasin McKenzie. The screenplay is written by Virginia Feito, who also penned the novel that serves as the basis for the film. The production aims to balance the atmosphere of a gothic manor with the behavior of a cold, calculated psychopath. Early reviews suggest a mix of opinions regarding its campy tone, but the footage focuses on building a tense experience for the audience.
The film enters theaters on September 25. Fans of psychological thrillers will have to wait until late September to see how the story of Ensor House unfolds. With the release date approaching, it is clear the marketing is pushing a look at the mind of a character living on the edge of social norms. Whether the final product hits the right balance between horror and dark comedy remains to be seen.