The Housemaid

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THE HOUSEMAID is a wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfriedbased on the best-selling book. From director Paul Feigthe film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusionand nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her pastMillie (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 sexyseductive game of secretsscandaland 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 multiplexesThe 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 fareThe Housemaid offers a tantalizing peek through the proverbial peepholesure to delight both newcomers and fans of the novel.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

This is a movie that knows that you know that it knows that you know... It's a tug of war between the audience and these filmmakersand let me tell you something -- they're gonna win.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

4/5

The film executes an audaciousdaft and hugely enjoyable volte-face that reorientates the players and sets our trio up for a Grand Guignol- finale.

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Linda Marric

HeyUGuys

3/5

Sillycampy and beyond bonkers.

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Janire Zurbano

Cinemanía (Spain)

3.5/5

Will be enjoyed by those looking for a faithful adaptation of the book and by fans of the genre. [Full review in Spanish]

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Leigh Paatsch

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Sweeney is well-cast as the au pair with a criminal record who lands a job with Seyfried’s dangerously unhinged woman of wealth.

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Trace Thurman

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3.5/5

Paul Feig swaps out the campy humor of his 'A Simple Favor' adaptation with the tawdry domestic drama of a big budget Lifetime movie (complimentary).

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Phillip N

Suspense and twisted to the end.

Tam

It was great! Very entertaining..

Sarah-Ann D

Tightsuspense-packedand stayed true to the book- the changes made were good!! Definitely recommend.

William G

Great suspense movie with twists and turns.

Jenn

It was good! Worth seeing!

a gomez

Great plot twist! Keeps you guessing ! Loved it!

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Paul Feig

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Sydney Sweeney

Millie Calloway

Amanda Seyfried

Nina Winchester

Brandon Sklenar

Andrew Winchester

Michele Morrone

Enzo

Elizabeth Perkins

Mrs. Winchester

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