The psychological thriller The Housemaid is out now. Ahead of checking out the newest Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried movie, there are some things fans might want to know beforehand.
The new movie “plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems.” The film follows the story of Sweeney’s character taking a job as a live-in housemaid for a wealthy couple, and quickly finding things aren’t as they seem.
What should you know before seeing The Housemaid?
One major thing to know about The Housemaid is that the film features a heavy dose of sex and nudity. While this might not turn away everyone, those who are averse to this kind of stuff in movies might want to be aware. As World of Reel notes, the film culminates in an ending that goes “all out, exploding into a completely bonkers finale full of sex, nudity, violence, and backstabbing.”
The Housemaid also features a litany of twists and turns, with nothing as it seems for Sydney Sweeney’s character and the job she takes in the movie. For those checking out the movie, expect less of a super serious drama and more of a movie that looks to have you questioning what might happen next.
In ComingSoon’s review, Jonathan Sim noted that “tonally, the film grows increasingly twisted as it moves toward its climax, with Sweeney leaning beautifully into moments of dry, deadpan humor that cut through the tension without deflating it. One standout sequence near the end briefly places the audience one step ahead of a character, which is a clever, cruel choice that amplifies the terror and leaves you bracing for impact.”
“By the time The Housemaid reaches its final moments, it has fully committed to its darkness, delivering a conclusion that is bold, shocking, and likely to leave audiences speechless. This is a sleek, smartly constructed thriller that understands how to manipulate expectation, perspective, and fear.”
The film, which currently sits at an 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, leans fully into its campy aspects, with fans responding positively to the change of pace. If you’re into less serious movies that go fully bonkers, then The Housemaid may be for you.
