Archive · 8 Jan 2026
The Housemaid: A Pulpy Thriller
The Housemaid is a new movie directed by Paul Feig.
It stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a young woman who becomes a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy couple, Andrew and Nina Winchester, played by Brandon Sklenar and Amanda Seyfried.
The movie is full of twists and turns, with Millie hiding a secret past and the Winchesters not being as perfect as they seem.
Critics say the movie is a fun throwback to old-school thrillers, even if the plot isn't very realistic.
Amanda Seyfried's performance is especially praised for her ability to switch between different emotions and roles.
The movie is like a mix of suspense, drama, and a bit of mystery, all set in a fancy mansion.
The Housemaid is a thriller film directed by Paul Feig and starring Sydney Sweeney.
The movie is adapted from a novel by Freida McFadden and is set in a Long Island mansion.
Sydney Sweeney plays Millie, a housekeeper with a hidden past, while Amanda Seyfried plays Nina, a mentally unstable wife.
Critics describe the film as a fun, pulpy throwback to 1990s erotic thrillers, though the plot is not very plausible.
Amanda Seyfried's performance is highlighted for her ability to portray different facets of Nina's character.
- Who
- Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Paul Feig
- What
- The Housemaid is a thriller film
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Long Island mansion
- Why
- To entertain audiences with a pulpy, erotic thriller
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Lead Actress
- Sydney Sweeney
- Supporting Actress
- Amanda Seyfried
- Genre
- Erotic Thriller
- Source Material
- Novel by Freida McFadden