Victorian Psycho trailer released ahead of 2026 Cannes premiere

The first trailer for the period horror thriller "Victorian Psycho" has been released ahead of its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Maika Monroe as Winifred Notty, an eccentric governess who arrives at the remote Ensor House, a gothic manor in Victorian England, to tutor the children Drusilla and Andrew.

The official synopsis describes Winifred's unnerving charm hiding a deadly secret. As strange and unsettling incidents plague the estate, including the discovery of a severed ear, her behavior becomes increasingly brutal, shattering the calm of the household and raising suspicion that she is not what she seems. The story follows her struggle to maintain her role as she learns more about the perversions and preoccupations of the Pounds family.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Virginia Feito, who also adapted the screenplay. Director Zachary Wigon described his vision for the project as "demented," encompassing elements of horror, comedy, and character drama. He emphasized the importance of connecting the audience to the protagonist's subjectivity, even as her behavior becomes aberrant.

Monroe, known for previous horror roles in...