A new trailer for the psychological thriller “The Housemaid” has been released, setting the stage for a thrilling holiday season. Amanda Seyfried stars as Nina, who hires Sydney Sweeney’s character, Millie, to be her live-in housemaid. While Nina’s seemingly perfect life quickly unravels, it becomes clear that her home harbors dark secrets.
Sneak Peek into ‘The Housemaid’
The trailer showcases a tense dynamic between Nina and Millie. It opens with an unsettling scene where Nina anxiously searches through her refrigerator, yelling about Millie’s alleged mishandling of important documents. The scene shifts abruptly as she calmly instructs Millie to be more attentive.
Intense Moments and Themes
Set to Sabrina Carpenter’s haunting track “Please Please Please,” the trailer builds suspense with chilling visuals. Notably, it shows Nina wielding a bloody knife, hinting at the psychological turmoil within the story. In a particularly gripping moment, a bloodied Millie, who appears to have a troubled past, exclaims her urgent need for a sandwich.
Film Details and Background
Directed by Paul Feig, “The Housemaid” is based on Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel of the same name. The film guides audiences through a “twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems.” Millie takes the job to escape her past, only to find herself entangled in a web of secrets, desire, and power struggles.
Key Cast Members
- Amanda Seyfried as Nina
- Sydney Sweeney as Millie
- Brandon Sklenar from “It Ends With Us”
The anticipation around “The Housemaid” is palpable, as it promises to blend suspense and seduction in a captivating narrative. The film is set to premiere in theaters on December 19.
