The Housemaid trailer breakdown: Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried hint at dark secrets, promise gripping psychological thriller with Michele Morrone

Freida McFadden's bestselling novel The Housemaid gets a cinematic adaptation with the same name. With Paul Feig helming The Housemaid, the thriller drama features an ensemble cast with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in the lead roles. The story begins with the introduction of a live-in maid for the wealthy Winchester family. But don't let their lavish lifestyle fool you, as secrets are lurking behind the walls. Lionsgate Movies recently dropped the official trailer of the movie.

What does the trailer of The Housemaid show?

The 2-minute-30-second trailer opens with an unsettling background music as we see a young woman named Millie (Sydney Sweeney) begins her new life as a housemaid for the wealthy Winchesters. Although she initially appears perfect and positive, the mood of the trailer soon turns dark and threatening with double-meaning dialogues between her and the house owner Nina Winchester (Amanda Seyfried).

As the story unfolds, the mystery deepens with the quick glimpses of Michele Morrone, Brandon Sklenar and Elizabeth Perkins, hinting at additional layers of secrets and suspense. While Millie and Nina are seen extremely friendly inside the house, their behaviour shifts once outside, hinting at some deep-rooted dislike for one another.

The moment the housemaid Millie steps out from the house, she drops her friendly act and her specs in the car which gives her an innocent look. The video ends with Sabrina Carpenter's song 'Please Please Please' in the background, lending a darker tone. Overall, the trailer promises a gripping psychological thriller is on the cards.

When will The Housemaid release?

The psychological thriller movie is set to make a theatrical release on December 19, 2025. While Sydney features as the live-in maid Millie, Amanda will be seen as the lady of the house, Nina Winchester, and Brandon Sklenar as her husband Andrew Winchester. 365 Days-fame Michele Morrone to be seen as Enzo, who is a groundskeeper.

FAQs:

Q. When will The Housemaid release?

A. Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried's The Housemaid to release on December 19, 2025. 

Q. What's the storyline of The Housemaid?

A. The story of The Housemaid follows Millie, a young woman with a difficult past who becomes a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family. However, she soon discovers dark secrets and a twisted world hidden beneath their seemingly perfect lives. The thriller film is adapted from Freida McFadden's bestselling namesake novel.