Thomasin McKenzie Joins Gothic Horror Movie ‘Victorian Psycho’

Last Night in Soho actor Thomasin McKenzie is set to star opposite The Substance‘s Margaret Qualley in upcoming psychological horror-thriller Victorian Psycho, Deadline reports today.

Production is set to begin in March 2025.

The 1958 set film “will follow a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Winifred’s responsibilities include teaching the children table manners and educating them about their family’s history, all whilst hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor House, staff members begin to inexplicably disappear, and the owners of the estate begin to wonder if there is something amiss about their new governess.”

Thomasin McKenzie will play a nursemaid at Ensor House who befriends the eccentric new Governess.

The gothic horror film reunites Qualley with Sanctuary filmmaker Zachary Wigon, who is directing from a script by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her upcoming novel of the same name.

Victorian Psycho is produced by Dan Kagan (Longlegs, now back in theaters) under his Traffic banner as well as Sebastien Raybaud (Greenland: Migration) and Wigon, in association with Anonymous Content. Nick Shumaker and Bard Dorros will executive-produce.

Wigon previously: “As soon as I discovered this thoroughly insane and unforgettable character, I knew I had to introduce moviegoers to Winifred Notty. I am beyond thrilled that the utterly fearless Margaret Qualley will be bringing this complex antihero to vivid life. Virginia Feito’s screenplay is an audacious blend of psychodrama, satire, gore and mystery. With horror aficionado producer Dan Kagan and the support of Anton and Anonymous, I cannot wait to make Victorian Psycho.”

Stay tuned for additional news on Victorian Psycho as it arrives.