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‘Victorian Psycho’ Scares Up 7-Minute Standing Ovation At Cannes; Filmmaker Zachary Wigon Dedicates Pic To Late A.D.

Bleecker Street's horror thriller 'Victorian Psycho' received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing its appeal amidst a lineup of serious films. Directed by Zachary Wigon, the film follows an eccentric young governess in 1858 and is featured in the Un Certain Regard section.

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  • What Happened

    Bleecker Street's horror thriller 'Victorian Psycho' received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, showcasing its appeal amidst a lineup of serious films. Directed by Zachary Wigon, the film follows an eccentric young governess in 1858 and is featured in the Un Certain Regard section.

  • Why It Matters

    This positive reception at Cannes highlights the film's potential success in the competitive entertainment market and underscores Zachary Wigon's emerging prominence as a filmmaker, as he dedicates the work to a late associate director.

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