GoKawiil'Victorian Psycho' adaptation brings Virginia Feito's novel to film
Director Zachary Wigon and actress Maika Monroe have adapted Virginia Feito's novel 'Victorian Psycho' into a horror film. The pair have discussed researching real-life serial killers as part of preparing Monroe's portrayal of the story's murderous heroine.
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Grounding a fictional killer in documented real-world cases suggests the filmmakers aimed for psychological realism rather than pure genre spectacle, which could shape how critics and audiences receive the character. The approach also reflects a broader trend of literary horror adaptations leaning on true-crime research to add credibility to period-set thrillers.
- Film adapts Virginia Feito's novel 'Victorian Psycho'
- Director Zachary Wigon and star Maika Monroe researched real serial killers
- Project blends literary horror with historical period setting
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-11-12
Published there as: “‘Victorian Psycho’ Director and Star on Their Delightfully Macabre New Movie”
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