Georgina Campbell Stars in Psycho Killer
Georgina Campbell's new thriller "Psycho Killer" follows a Kansas state trooper whose pursuit of her husband's killer blurs professional and personal lines. Written by one of the minds behind "Seven," the film features Campbell as Jane, who "goes off the rails trying to be a detective." Campbell consulted with state troopers and consumed documentaries to authentically portray the psychological journey.
- The script for "Psycho Killer" was penned by Andrew Kevin Walker, the same writer behind the acclaimed 1995 thriller "Se7en." Walker has also written other dark films, including "8MM," "Sleepy Hollow," and the 2023 David Fincher film "The Killer." - The film marks the feature directorial debut for Gavin Polone, who is better known for producing films like "Zombieland" and "Panic Room." - The antagonist, a serial killer known as the "Satanic Slasher," is portrayed by former professional wrestler James Preston Rogers. The cast also includes veteran actor Malcolm McDowell. - Georgina Campbell has become a notable figure in the horror genre, with starring roles in the critically successful "Barbarian" (2022), as well as "Bird Box Barcelona" (2023), "The Watchers" (2024), and "Cold Storage" (2026). In 2019, she was named in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list. - The film was produced with a budget of less than $10 million. On its first day of theatrical release, February 20, 2026, it grossed $250,000. - The movie was shot in early 2023 and experienced a long period in post-production before being released by 20th Century Studios with minimal marketing. - The film received negative reviews from critics upon its release. - Campbell's role as Jane Archer is one of two leading roles for the actress in horror films released in early 2026, the other being the sci-fi creature feature "Cold Storage."
