Murdered Babies, Axes Buried in Heads and a Monstrous Maika Monroe: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Shocks Cannes Into 5 Minute Ovation The recent premiere of "Victorian Psycho" at Cannes has left many industry insiders buzzing about the film's unapologetic blend of horror and dark comedy.
The movie, starring Maika Monroe as a possessed woman wreaking havoc on a 19th century estate, earned a well deserved five minute standing ovation from the audience.
The film's costume design may seem like a straightforward exercise in period drama aesthetics at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that "Victorian Psycho" is playing with fire when it comes to fashion norms.