Harry Potter Star's New Psychological Horror Earns Stellar Rotten Tomatoes Score

Published Nov 12, 2026, 6:23 PM EST Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at ScreenRant, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and lists. He studied creative writing and English with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer/journalist for The Borgen Project, an influential organization that fights global poverty. However, one of his proudest achievements is editing a Leonardo DiCaprio freakout compilation that has over 150K views on YouTube. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film critic on his personal website. Jason Isaacs' new horror movie has earned a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score. Best known for bringing the sinister Lucius Malfoy to life in the Harry Potter movies (2002–2011), the English actor had already built an impressive career before stepping into the Wizarding World. His earlier credits include Event Horizon (1997), Armageddon (1998), The Patriot (2000), and Black Hawk Down (2001). Since leaving Hogwarts behind, he has appeared in Fury (2014) and The White Lotus season 3, earning an Emmy nod in 2025. Now, ahead of its release on November 13, Victorian Psycho has debuted with a 75% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie has 65 reviews at the time of writing, so its score could change as more are published. Its audience score should also start to take shape once it releases in theaters this Friday. Victorian Psycho originally premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2026 in the Un Certain Regard section, which typically showcases innovative films from up-and-coming filmmakers. The movie releases in theaters in the United States on Friday, November 13. Choose the movie with the higher Rotten Tomatoes score. Set in 1858, Victorian Psycho follows an unusual young governess, Winifred Notty (played by Maika Monroe), whose arrival at the isolated gothic manor, Ensor House, soon raises eyebrows. As she settles into her new role, the household staff mysteriously starts to vanish, leaving the owners increasingly suspicious that their seemingly innocent new employee may be hiding something sinister. The cast also includes Thomasin McKenzie, BAFTA nominee Ruth Wilson (Jane Eyre, Mrs. Wilson), Jason Isaacs, Jacobi Jupe (Hamnet), Evie Templeton (Wednesday), and Amy De Bhrúny. The film is directed by Zachary Wigon, with a script written by Virginia Feito based on her own 2025 novel of the same name. In ScreenRant's Victorian Psycho review, Alex Harrison rated it six out of 10 stars and writes, "Maika Monroe's costume slasher is bloody fun... Though it could have used a stronger story to hold it together, this playful period horror movie is creepy, funny, and a showcase for Maika Monroe." He continues: A bit more of a narrative backbone could have had a positive impact here. Still, Victorian Psycho has more than enough to recommend it to audiences who like their horror with a playful spark. Overall, reviews for Victorian Psycho are largely positive, with many critics praising Maika Monroe's fearless and wildly entertaining performance as the increasingly unhinged governess. Its blend of gothic horror, dark comedy, social satire, and gruesome violence has won over plenty of critics. Several reviewers also highlight its bizarre humor, striking visuals, and unpredictable moments. However, not everyone is convinced. Some critics feel the film relies too heavily on outrageous performances and bloody spectacle, leaving its story and satirical ideas underdeveloped. Others argue that its promising premise never quite reaches its full potential. Still, Monroe's performance seems to be Victorian Psycho's biggest selling point, even among the less enthusiastic reviews. Release Date November 13, 2026 Runtime 90 minutes Director Zachary Wigon Writers Virginia Feito Producers Sebastien Raybaud, Nick Shumaker, Dan Kagan, Zachary Wigon, Elizabeth Siegal Cast Thomasin McKenzie Miss Lamb