The Housemaid Trailer Is Serving Domestic Terror

The first look at The Housemaid just dropped, and it’s less cozy holiday flick, more chic psychological nightmare. Based on Freida McFadden’s best-selling novel, Paul Feig ditches his comedy roots for something razor sharp and icy. Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried lead the cast, pulling us into a gilded mansion where wealth is glossy, lies are thick, and no secret stays buried.

Rich People, Rotten Secrets

Sweeney plays Millie, a woman trying to outrun her past by becoming a live-in housemaid for the pristine Winchester family. Seyfried steps in as Nina, the picture-perfect wife with something sinister under her cashmere sleeves. At first it’s all polished marble floors and “welcome to the good life,” but the trailer makes it clear: this job comes with blood in the carpet.

Glamour Meets Gaslight

The energy here is pure luxe horror — sultry stares over wine glasses, lipstick smudges that double as warning signs, and hallways that feel more like traps. Millie isn’t just dusting shelves, she’s peeling back layers of deception. And as the lies mount, the power play between Sweeney and Seyfried morphs into something sexy, scary, and straight-up unhinged.

Casting That Cuts Deep

Sweeney nails the innocent-but-dangerous vibe, while Seyfried goes icy goddess with a stare that could shatter glass. Together, they radiate the exact kind of tension you want from a thriller — magnetic, dangerous, impossible to look away from. This isn’t just acting, it’s two screen sirens circling each other like predators.

Your Holiday Season Just Got Creepy

Forget cozy rom-coms and twinkle lights. The Housemaid hits theaters December 19, 2025, promising twisted twists and a finale designed to wreck your nerves. Consider it your festive dose of domestic terror — because nothing says “happy holidays” like secrets sharp enough to cut.