Shortly after studying about Luca Guadagnino taking up a brand new adaptation of American Psycho, we have heard about one other killer that may be on the unfastened quickly. Enter Victorian Psycho, starring The Substance’s Margaret Qualley.
To begin with: Get on Coralie Fargeat’s satirical physique horror film if you have not already (and are not squeamish about sicko horror). It is considered one of this yr’s finest for positive and only a wild one to see unfold with a bunch of individuals. Beautiful stuff. You may most likely stroll (or crawl) out of it praising Qualley’s efficiency, and you will not be alone, which explains why she’s quickly changing into some of the lively younger actors in Hollywood after various years of killer performances throughout.
Deadline shared the unique on October 29, stating she’s already been locked to star on this new psychological horror-thriller from Longlegs producer Dan Kagan. Zachary Wigon (who already directed Qualley in Sanctuary) will helm the film, which comes from a script by Virginia Feito (Mrs. March) that is primarily based “on her upcoming novel of the identical title.”
Anton is shifting quick on the challenge, totally financing it and “launching forward of subsequent week’s American Movie Market.” Anticipate this one to be a sizzling bundle that can discover an keen distributor quickly, as each the premise and Qualley ought to be extraordinarily attractive as horror rises as one of many most secure, most worthwhile genres within the post-pandemic period.
The synopsis, as shared by Deadline, reads as follows: “Set in 1858, the movie will comply with a younger, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) who arrives on the distant gothic manor often called Ensor Home. Winifred’s tasks embrace instructing the youngsters desk manners and educating them about their household’s historical past, all while hiding her psychopathic tendencies. As Winifred assimilates into life at Ensor Home, employees members start to inexplicably disappear, and the homeowners of the property start to surprise if there’s something amiss about their new governess.” That is a straightforward promote.
Zachary Wigon is already hyping up the script: “Virginia Feito’s screenplay is an audacious mix of psychodrama, satire, gore and thriller.” Qualley isn’t any stranger to any of that, so all the challenge feels tailored for her. If you have not been paying a lot consideration and wish some smaller motion pictures so as to add to your watchlist, take a look at her work in My Salinger 12 months, Drive-Away Dolls, and Sorts of Kindness on high of the aforementioned.
