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Monroe Transforms into Victorian Serial Killer
13 May
Summary
- Monroe found the role of Winifred Notty profoundly challenging, a departure from previous characters.
- The film is set in 1858 and features unsettling events within a wealthy family's manor.
- Director Wigon aimed for a contemporary style in a historical setting for the horror film.
Maika Monroe describes her role as Winifred Notty in 'Victorian Psycho' as her most challenging yet, a significant departure from her previous characters. Set in 1858, the film follows Winifred's arrival at a wealthy gothic manor as a governess, where unsettling events soon unfold. Director Zachary Wigon adapted Virginia Feito's novel, aiming for a contemporary visual style within the historical setting.
Wigon found the paradox of an outsider desperate to belong, yet unable to, to be a core theme. The narrative takes a dark turn with disappearances and bloodshed within the Pounds household. Initially planned with Margaret Qualley for A24, the project evolved through independent filmmaking volatility before landing with Monroe and Bleecker Street distribution.
Monroe's intense internal quality was crucial for portraying a serial killer, according to Wigon. Extensive rehearsals, accent work, and prosthetic teeth preparation were part of her process. Monroe expressed deep connection to the character, stating she would miss Winifred the most among her roles.
