Win the Creepiest Collectible of the Year: ‘Victorian Psycho’ Launches a Giveaway for Its Gruesome Baby Doll Popcorn Bucket
Movie theater merchandise has been getting stranger every year, and the ‘Victorian Psycho’ popcorn bucket may be the strangest yet. The promotional photos show it as a baby with an open, bloodied torso, dressed in cream-colored lace and a bonnet, nestled in an ornate wooden-style cradle. It has been a talking point since the day it was unveiled.
Bleeker Street unveiled the bucket, and it was displayed at a screening, though it was not available for public purchase. The promotional photos show moviegoers cradling the doll while eating popcorn out of its stomach, and another shows it held under the butter dispenser. That stunt set the tone for the whole campaign.
A new giveaway gives fans a chance to own the collectible. The announcement calls it a one-of-a-kind item featuring a dead baby with a compartment to hold your popcorn. Entry is free, but anyone who buys at least 1 ticket to see ‘Victorian Psycho’ in theaters and shows proof of purchase receives an extra entry in the raffle.
Participants must also be 18 or older and a US resident. Tickets can be purchased through the link in the promotion’s bio. The offer leans into the shock value with a line that popcorn has never looked this disturbing.
The bucket sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some users called it vulgar and tactless, while a few appreciated how campy it is. That split is common for horror merchandise, where the line between clever and distasteful is thin.
There is still no price or retailer for a public release. One outlet noted that it is unclear whether the bucket can be bought at all or whether it is purely a promotional stunt to get people talking. The giveaway answers part of that question, since it makes the bucket something to win and not something to buy.
The design is also tied to the film’s lead character. The bucket’s poster presents the collectible as a creation of Winifred Notty, the eccentric governess played by Maika Monroe. That framing keeps the stunt in character, as if the governess herself had built the thing. It is a dark joke, but it matches the film’s tone.
‘Victorian Psycho’ is set in Victorian England, where an eccentric governess arrives at a remote gothic manor and strange happenings stir suspicion that she’s not what she seems. It is based on Virginia Feito’s 2025 horror novel about a violent governess in 19th century England, and Feito adapted it for the screen. Zachary Wigon directed the film.
The cast also includes Jason Isaacs, Ruth Wilson and Thomasin McKenzie. Monroe has spent years being stalked on screen through ‘It Follows,’ ‘Watcher’ and ‘Longlegs,’ so playing the problem is an appealing change of pace. The film is produced by Dan Kagan, who also produced ‘Longlegs.’
‘Victorian Psycho’ opens in theaters on Friday, November 13, moving from its initial September 25 date. Bloody Disgusting called it a much more fitting slot for a psychological thriller in which meals, dining and holidays play a prominent role. The MPA rated the film R for strong bloody violence and brief sexual material.
The film premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. It currently holds an 82% Tomatometer score based on 38 reviews, and the critics consensus calls it an enjoyably blood-soaked lark that thrives on Maika Monroe’s ferocious lead performance. The running time is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
A new trailer for VICTORIAN PSYCHO has officially arrived! Starring Maika Monroe, the upcoming psychological horror film tells the story of an eccentric governess who takes a position caring for children in a remote gothic manor. But beneath her composed exterior lies a terrifying secret, as she struggles to hide her increasingly disturbing psychopathic tendencies. With its eerie atmosphere, gothic setting, and unsettling premise, VICTORIAN PSYCHO looks set to deliver a chilling experience for horror fans. In theaters on September 25. #VictorianPsycho #Horror #GeekRealmHub
— Geek Realm Hub (@geekrealmhub) July 30, 2026
Friday the 13th is a natural date for a horror release, and the bucket gives the film a viral hook. The giveaway adds another layer by pushing fans toward ticket sales. Whether people love the doll or hate it, they are talking about the movie.
For horror fans who like their collectibles unsettling, it is a rare chance to own something that will definitely start a conversation. For everyone else, it is a reminder of how far theater merchandise has come. Either way, the countdown to opening night is on.
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