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Gothic Thriller 'Victorian Psycho' Premieres at Cannes, Secures U.S. Release

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The film 'Victorian Psycho' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a five-minute standing ovation. The gothic thriller, starring Maika Monroe and Ruth Wilson, has secured U.S. distribution and will be released in theaters this September.

Facts First

  • Premiered at Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section
  • Received a five-minute standing ovation during its screening
  • Stars Maika Monroe, Ruth Wilson, Thomasin McKenzie, and Jason Isaacs
  • Bleecker Street acquired U.S. distribution rights for a September 25 release
  • Based on Virginia Feito's best-selling novel, which she adapted for the screen

What Happened

The film 'Victorian Psycho' premiered at the 79th Cannes Film Festival on Thursday in the Un Certain Regard section. The screening received a five-minute standing ovation. Bleecker Street has acquired the U.S. distribution rights for the film, scheduling its release for September 25.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy gothic thrillers, you will have a new film to watch in theaters this fall. The film's successful festival premiere and the acquisition of distribution rights suggest it may be widely available for you to see. Its cast includes actors you may know from other films, such as Maika Monroe from 'It Follows'.

What's Next

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 25. True Brit will handle its distribution in the U.K. and Ireland. International rights for the film are being represented by Anton.

Perspectives

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Film Critics characterize the movie as a 'darkly comic Gothic thriller' that successfully lives up to its 'brazen title' and provided a much-needed spark to the Cannes film festival.
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The Filmmaker describes the project as a 'demented' big-tent experience that blends horror, comedy, and drama to reflect the 'psychological subjectivity' of the protagonist.
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Literary Analysts note that the source novel was defined by 'incredible intensity and anger' and was 'really funny' in a way that was entirely unique.
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Casting Observers highlight Maika Monroe's 'restrained, contained intensity' as the ideal quality for portraying a serial killer whose internal world is 'compelling' and intense.