The Thin Line Between Horror and Farce: What Happens When Fear Meets Farcical Performance? Zachary Wigon's Victorian Psycho is a prime example of the perils of attempting to balance horror and comedy.
Adapted from Virginia Feito's novel, the film struggles to commit to either genre, resulting in a mismatched hybrid that never quite achieves its intended effect.
The atmospheric visuals and strong design elements are evident throughout the film, but they're not enough to save it from its inherent contradictions.