'Victorian Psycho' Trailer Debuts at 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Starring Maika Monroe
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Summary
Maika Monroe stars in "Victorian Psycho," a new gothic horror film from Bleecker Street. The teaser trailer was released on May 21, coinciding with the film's premiere in the Un Certain Regard category at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The trailer features the punk song "Throw Yourself to the Sword" by Die Spitz and signals a shift from Monroe's previous serial killer horror roles toward a more atmospheric, "Crimson Peak"-style gothic horror aesthetic.
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Now she's trading serial killer horror for something a bit more 'Crimson Peak' with 'Victorian Psycho,' a new gothic horror movie.
The trailer, set to the anachronistic needle drop of 'Throw Yourself to the Sword' by punk band Die Spitz, introduces the audience to Monroe
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