Fresh off the goopy Grand Guignol ofThe Substance,Margaret Qualleyhas landed another horror role. She’ll star as a ghoulish governess inVictorian Psycho.Deadline reportsthat the new horror movie is set to begin production in March 2025.
The 1858-setVictorian Psychotakes place 1858 at Ensor House, a remote mansion. Qualley will play Winifred Notty, an eccentric young woman who is hired to educate Ensor House’s children - which she does while keeping her own psychopathic tendencies under wraps. Before long, however, Ensor House’s other staff members start mysteriously disappearing. The film will be directed byZachary Wigon, who previously directed Qualley in the 2022 erotic thrillerSanctuary. Says Wigon, “As soon as I discovered this thoroughly insane and unforgettable character, I knew I had to introduce moviegoers to Winifred Notty. I am beyond thrilled that the utterly fearless Margaret Qualley will be bringing this complex antihero to vivid life.” He goes on to describe the screenplay as “an audacious blend of psychodrama, satire, gore and mystery.”
Who Is Margaret Qualley?
The daughter ofGroundhog Day’sAndie MacDowelland the sister of fellow actorRainey Qualley, Margaret Qualley made her screen debut inGia Coppola’sPalo Alto. She subsequently starred in HBO’sThe Leftoversbefore breaking out as a youthful member of the Manson Family inQuentin Tarantino’sOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood. She earned Emmy nominations for her roles inFosse/Verdon, in which she played dancerAnn Reinking, and for Netflix’Maid, which she starred in alongside her mother. She hs also starred in twoYorgos Lanthimosprojects,Poor ThingsandKinds of Kindness. She is currently earning rave reviews for her performance asDemi Moore’s de-aged doppelganger inThe Substance. Qualley has a number of projects in the pipeline, including the black comedyHuntingtonwithGlen Powell,Richard Linklater’sBlue Moon,Adam Sandler’s comedy sequelHappy Gilmore 2, andHoney Don’t!, a neo-noir mystery that will reunite her withDrive-Away DollsdirectorEthan Coen.
Victorian Psycho’s script was written byVirginia Feito(Mrs. March); it is based on her upcoming novel of the same name. It is produced byDan Kagan(Longlegs) under his Traffic banner,Sebastien Raybaud, and Wigon, in association with Anonymous Content.Nick ShumakerandBard Dorroswill executive produce.
Victorian Psychowill begin production in March 2025;no release date has yet been announced. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
