Maika Monroe (Watcher, Longlegs) is stepping in as the lead in the psychological horror-thriller Victorian Psycho in place of Margaret Qualley (The Substance) who has departed the project.

Deadline details, “Monroe takes on the lead role of the young, eccentric governess Winifred Notty, who in 1858 arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House. Her 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 (Last Night in Soho) will also star in Victorian Psycho.

Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) is directing from a script by author Virginia Feito (Mrs. March), based on her novel of the same name. The book was released on February 4, 2025.

Victorian Psycho is produced by Dan Kagan (Longlegs).