‘Victorian Psycho’ Director on the Challenge of Making a ‘Demented’ and ‘Funny’ Movie Where You Root for Maika Monroe’s Serial Killer
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- Zachary Wigon describes the film’s tone as “demented,” a blend of scary, funny and outrageous elements.
- Maika Monroe stars as Winifred Notty, a governess whose violent past erupts into a murderous rampage in “Victorian Psycho.”
- Virginia Feito authored the original manuscript and adapted it for the screenplay, ensuring the story’s intensity and humor translate to screen.
- Victorian Psycho will premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival on May 21.
- Zachary Wigon says that staying true to the protagonist’s subjectivity is essential for audiences to connect with a depraved central character.
Why it matters: The Cannes debut gives director Zachary Wigon and star Maika Monroe a high‑profile platform to raise their profiles, potentially attracting distributors and setting a benchmark for genre‑blending period thrillers.
