Trailer for Gothic Horror Film Victorian Psycho Debuts

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming gothic horror film "Victorian Psycho," showcasing Maika Monroe's performance as a psychopathic governess. The film is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release in the United States on September 25, 2026, distributed by Bleecker Street.

Directed by Zachary Wigon, the movie is an adaptation of Virginia Feito's novel, with Feito also writing the screenplay. Set in 1858, the story follows an eccentric young governess, Winifred Notty, who arrives at the remote Ensor House. As she begins her duties educating the family's children, household staff members start to disappear, leading the estate's owners to suspect their new employee is not what she seems. The film blends psychological horror, satire, and dark comedy against a Victorian backdrop.

Monroe leads an ensemble cast that includes Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson, Thomasin McKenzie, Jacobi Jupe, and Evie Templeton. Monroe stepped into the lead role after Margaret Qualley, who was originally attached to star, exited the project prior to production. The film was shot on location at a historic estate in Ireland in August 2025, with Wigon prioritizing practical sets to achieve an...