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THE HOUSEMAID is a wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous -- a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters' closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.

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A sly throwback to the lurid thrillers that used to dominate multiplexes, The Housemaid cleans up nicely thanks to its wicked sense of fun and a delightfully unnerving performance from Amanda Seyfried.

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Juicy and satisfying pop fare, The Housemaid offers a tantalizing peek through the proverbial peephole, sure to delight both newcomers and fans of the novel.

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Keith Uhlich

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Jan 10

It’s Feig attempting Park Chan-wook’s Gone Girl and…yeah, I’m good, m’guy.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Jan 5

3.5/5

It goes to places that might make Hannibal Lecter blink. The darker it becomes, the more implausible it is, but it’s held together by impressive perfomances by Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Jan 1

3/4

It’s a goofily inspired romp through sex, violence, gaslighting, female empowerment, and bloody revenge, its core events centered around two titanically exuberant performances from stars Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney that are difficult to resist.

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Jonathan Sim

ComingSoon.net

9h

8/10

This is a sleek, smartly constructed thriller that understands how to manipulate expectation, perspective, and fear.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

3d

4/5

…The Housemaid's domestic thriller delivers an emotional roller-coaster for sure…a sizable hit for Seyfried and Sweeney, a breakout role for Sklenar and confirmation that director Paul Feig isn’t just about delivering laughs….

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Scott Mendelson

The Outside Scoop (Substack)

4d

7/10

Paul Feig and Rebecca Sonnenshine’s adaptation of Freida McFadden’s best-seller is a genre revival that, powered by game turns from Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, still plays like a new movie that isn’t afraid to, uh... rock the cradle.

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Roscoe

1h

Really good twist, genuinely shocked

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Me

5h

The theater was great. The film was riddled with bad performances and clunky writing. Amanda Seyfried really gives her all to make this work. It’s just not enough when you had Sydney Sweeney half eye lid opened dead face

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Joshua

5h

This movie was fantastic. I always am a person that can guess the plot before it happens I’m happy I wasn’t able to guess correctly. The plot twists make it interesting from start to finish. The movie dives right into the plot from the beginning which make for a good movie. Amanda played her role fantastically and I can’t wait to see her win an Oscar one day. Sweeney did a good job as well and if she was the star I probably would’ve skipped it because of her politics but still she did a good job despite her appeal. Brandon Sklenar is so handsome and delicious, my eyes are glued to him when he’s on screen.

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Joseph

9h

This movie was really good! With twists that kept it fresh and edgy. Glued to the movie. And the sexy scene… omg… 👀🔥 Fellas go watch it with out the wives….it’s ok to go alone for this one! 🤣👌🏼

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Mr Bombastic

11h

Not what i expected. Sweeny has sex scene.

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Terry H

13h

unreal but entertaining

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Synopsis

THE HOUSEMAID is a wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book. From director Paul Feig, the film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous -- a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters' closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Todd Lieberman, Laura Allen Fischer, Paul Feig, Carly Kleinbart
Screenwriter: Rebecca Sonnenshine
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Feigco Entertainment, Hidden Pictures
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexual Assault|Sexual Content|Strong/Bloody Violent Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 19, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $115.2M
Runtime: 2h 11m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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