Psychological thriller The Housemaid praised as “insane ride” that will “leave you speechless”

Early reviews of Sydney Sweeney’s new movie, The Housemaid, are calling it a shocking and twisted psychological thriller. Sweeney, known for her role in Immaculate, stars alongside Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Michele Morrone. The film centers on Millie (Sweeney), who becomes a live-in housekeeper for the affluent Winchester family – Andrew (Sklenar) and Nina (Seyfried).

Millie thinks she’s landed her dream job, but it quickly becomes a frightening and risky situation as she discovers unsettling truths about her family.

The movie The Housemaid is based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel of the same name. It was directed by Paul Feig, who also directed A Simple Favor and Bridesmaids.

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This could finally break the cycle of unsuccessful films for Sweeney, whose recent boxing movie, Christy, also didn’t perform well in theaters.

One critic shared on X that The Housemaid is incredibly twisty and captivating! They really enjoyed it, praising the strong chemistry between Sydney and Amanda and highlighting the constant, unpredictable plot twists.

Viewers are calling this film absolutely stunning and shocking, a real thriller with incredible performances from Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar. It starts out as a fun, over-the-top story but quickly turns into a dark, gripping experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Prepare to be amazed!

One viewer described The Housemaid as incredibly entertaining. They said the first half of the movie is delightfully over-the-top and stylish, making it a really fun watch. Then, the film takes a surprising and intense turn, becoming a real thriller that will keep you hooked.

Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney give amazing performances as two women who are hiding a lot, and their scenes together are a delight to watch.

Honestly, this movie just feels like a Paul Feig film! If you loved movies like A Simple Favor, I have a feeling you’re going to really enjoy this one too.

It really reminded me of Promising Young Woman, which is why I enjoyed it so much. It’s definitely a film best experienced with other people – perfect for a group outing!

Director Feig hinted to People magazine that the movie’s script, written by Rebecca Sonnenshine, stays true to the original book, but also includes several unexpected twists and turns.

He went on to say he wouldn’t reveal any of the surprises, explaining that they were truly something to experience firsthand.

The Housemaid is released in UK cinemas on December 26

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2025-11-27 18:19