‘The Housemaid’ Stuns with $193M Box Office Haul and Twisted Thrills
A new psychological thriller, The Housemaid, has stormed the box office with $193 million in global earnings—far exceeding its $35 million budget. Directed by Paul Feig, the film stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in a wild, high-stakes battle of wits between an ex-convict and her unstable employer. Critics are calling it ‘high-class trash’, packed with relentless tension and over-the-top drama.
The Housemaid follows Millie, a desperate woman fresh out of prison with nowhere to live. Homeless and sleeping in her car, she fakes a résumé to land a housekeeper job with Nina, a wealthy but deeply unstable homeowner. Nina, played by Seyfried, quickly reveals herself as erratic—on medication and prone to violent mood swings.
As Millie settles into the job, she uncovers that Nina already knows about her criminal past. The discovery leaves her questioning why she was hired in the first place. The film’s chaotic energy and unhinged twists keep audiences gripped from start to finish. Based on Freida McFadden’s 2022 bestseller, the story is part of a three-book series. McFadden, a New York-born physician specialising in brain injuries, won the International Thriller Writers Award in 2023 for the novel. The film’s success has already sparked plans for a sequel, with strong performances from Sweeney, Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar driving its appeal.
With its mix of dark humour, psychological tension, and A-list cast, The Housemaid has become a surprise hit. The movie’s box office triumph ensures the franchise will continue, while McFadden’s original books remain in high demand. Fans can expect more twists as the story expands on screen.
