‘The Housemaid’ Review: Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in a Twisted Domestic Thriller That’s Over-the-Top and Clever About It

Key Highlights

• The Housemaid is based on Freida McFadden's novel, which has sold 3.5 million copies.
• The book has spent 130 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list and has been translated into 45 languages.
• The film is directed by Paul Feig and stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
• The narrative is described as a heightened operatic ride with constantly shifting dynamics among the three main characters.
• The story merges elements of thriller and melodrama, pushing towards the edge of horror.