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Victorian Psycho Debuts With 75% Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Score
Victorian Psycho has a 75% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its US theatrical release on November 13, 2026.
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May in its Un Certain Regard section.
Maika Monroe plays Winifred Notty, a young governess who arrives at an isolated manor in 1858.
As household staff begin to vanish, the owners suspect that Winifred may be hiding something sinister.
Jason Isaacs is among the supporting cast, alongside Thomasin McKenzie and Ruth Wilson.
Critics have praised Monroe's performance, the film's visuals and its mix of gothic horror and dark comedy.
Some reviewers say its story and satire are underdeveloped, and the Rotten Tomatoes score may change as more reviews appear.
Victorian Psycho debuted with a 75% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its US theatrical release on November 13, 2026.
The score was based on 65 reviews when Screen Rant reported it and could change as more reviews appeared.
The film stars Maika Monroe as a governess whose arrival at an isolated manor is followed by the disappearance of household staff.
It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026 in the Un Certain Regard section.
Reviews were largely positive, though some critics said the story and satirical ideas were underdeveloped.
- Who
- Victorian Psycho stars Maika Monroe as governess Winifred Notty. Its cast also includes Thomasin McKenzie, Ruth Wilson and Jason Isaacs.
- What
- The film debuted with a 75% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 65 reviews at the time of reporting.
- When
- The score was reported on November 12, 2026, ahead of the film’s US theatrical release on November 13.
- Where
- The film is set at Ensor House, an isolated gothic manor. It is due to release in theaters in the United States.
- Why
- Not stated
Critics who praised the film
Critics who were less enthusiastic
Performance
Critics who praised the film
Many praised Maika Monroe’s fearless and entertaining performance.
Critics who were less enthusiastic
Some felt the film relied too heavily on outrageous performances.
Story and style
Critics who praised the film
Critics praised its gothic horror, dark comedy, social satire, visuals and bizarre humor.
Critics who were less enthusiastic
Some said the story and satirical ideas were underdeveloped and the premise did not reach its full potential.
Victorian Psycho premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section.
Screen Rant reported that the film had a 75% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score based on 65 reviews.
The film was scheduled to release in theaters in the United States.
- Rotten Tomatoes score
- 75% from critics
- Reviews counted
- 65
- US release
- November 13, 2026
- Setting
- 1858, at Ensor House
- Director
- Zachary Wigon
- Screenwriter
- Virginia Feito
What people are saying
Maika Monroe's costume slasher is bloody fun... Though it could have used a stronger story to hold it together, this playful period horror movie is creepy, funny, and a showcase for Maika Monroe.