Victorian Psycho film receives attention at Fantastic Fest

The film ‘Victorian Psycho’, directed by Zachary Wigon and based on the novel by Virginia Feito, has drawn attention at Fantastic Fest. The story follows Winifred Notty, a governess portrayed by Maika Monroe, who is hired by the wealthy Pounds family to educate their two children, Andrew and Drusilla.

Reviewers highlight Monroe’s performance as a central element, describing her portrayal of the character as a complex mix of mania and uncomfortable calm. The film is noted for its eerie atmosphere, utilizing creative camera angles and cinematography set within a cold, fascinating Victorian home and surrounding woods to build tension as Winifred’s dark motivations and past history of failed assignments are revealed.