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Sydney Sweeney plays Millie Calloway, a young woman with a difficult past who takes a job as a maid in the home of a wealthy couple. Amanda Seyfried plays Nina Winchester, the boss who hires Millie, alongside Brandon Sklenar as her husband Andrew.
The plot follows Millie discovering dark secrets in the seemingly perfect family.
- The original book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for weeks.
- The story has been translated into dozens of languages.
- The film received an R rating due to intense themes.
Main cast
The main actors form the core of the narrative.
Sydney Sweeney stands out as the maid looking for a fresh start. Amanda Seyfried plays the complexly layered landlady of the house. Brandon Sklenar completes the central trio as the husband.
Other names include Elizabeth Perkins and Michele Morrone in supporting roles.
Direction and production
Paul Feig directs the psychological thriller.
Feig produced the film alongside Todd Lieberman and Laura Fischer. Rebecca Sonnenshine wrote the screenplay based on McFadden’s novel.
Lionsgate distributes production across Estados Unidos.
Initial reception
Initial reviews point out positive points in the performances.
Newspapers highlight the chemistry between the protagonists. Avaliações mention the fast pace and suspense elements.
The film received general approval on review aggregators.
Central plot
Millie takes the job to escape personal difficulties.
She moves into the Winchester’s luxurious mansion. Logo notices strange behavior in her boss Nina.
The narrative builds tension with gradual revelations about the characters.
Thriller elements
The story mixes domestic drama with twists and turns.
Family secrets involve manipulation and complicated relationships. The film explores themes of social class and power.
The total duration comes to around two hours.
Based on the book
Freida McFadden’s novel serves as the main source.
The author serves as executive producer. Algumas adaptations adjust events to the screen.
The book has sold more than 3.5 million copies globally.
Premiere and distribution
The production premiered in selected cinemas in the Estados Unidos.
Early sessions took place before the official date. Lionsgate takes care of international distribution.
At Brasil, the film arrives on January 1, 2026.
Featured performances
Amanda Seyfried receives praise for her intense performance.
Sydney Sweeney shows versatility in the lead role. Críticos notice the contrast between the two actresses.
The secondary cast contributes to the suspenseful atmosphere.
Comparisons with other films
The production is reminiscent of classic domestic thrillers.
Elements refer to works from the 1990s. Feig brings experience from previous projects with tension.
The tone balances suspense and psychological drama.
