The Housemaid doesn’t just clean house—it dusts off expectations, mops the floor with clichés, and polishes tension to a high shine. With spotless performances and a squeaky-clean script hiding dirty secrets, this five-star thriller leaves you swept away long after the final wipe-down.
Plot
Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets.
Review
From the very first sweep of its opening moments, The Housemaid proves that sometimes the dirtiest secrets aren’t hidden under the rug—they are the rug. This is the kind of film that invites you in politely, offers you a cup of tea, and then quietly rearranges the furniture of your expectations while you’re not looking. By the time you realise what kind of house you’ve stepped into, you’re already hooked, keys handed over, and fully prepared to stay.
What elevates The Housemaid to five-star territory is its remarkable confidence. The film never rushes, never over-explains, and never underestimates its audience. Instead, it builds tension with patience and precision, letting atmosphere do as much work as dialogue. Every scene feels intentional, layered with subtle glances, pauses, and unspoken power dynamics that make the story simmer rather than boil over. It’s a masterclass in restraint, where silence can feel louder than any dramatic outburst.
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The performances are nothing short of exceptional. The lead delivers a nuanced portrayal that balances vulnerability with quiet strength, making the character deeply compelling without ever spelling everything out. There’s an authenticity to the performance that draws you in emotionally—you don’t just watch this character exist in the space; you feel it.
The performances in The Housemaid are a major reason the film works as powerfully as it does, with Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Michele Morrone each bringing a distinct energy that strengthens the story without ever tipping it into excess. What’s impressive is how well these performances complement one another, creating a cast dynamic that feels balanced, believable, and quietly combustible.
Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway in The Housemaid (Daniel McFadden / Lionsgate)
Sydney Sweeney anchors the film with a performance rooted in emotional honesty. She brings a grounded vulnerability to her role, allowing the audience to connect with her character on a deeply human level. Her strength lies in restraint—small shifts in body language, fleeting expressions, and moments of silence do just as much storytelling as the dialogue. It’s a performance that draws empathy without asking for it, making her character’s presence feel lived-in rather than performed.
Amanda Seyfried delivers a commanding turn that is both polished and intriguingly layered. She exudes confidence and control, using subtle vocal inflections and precise physicality to suggest depth beneath the surface. Seyfried has an exceptional ability to project warmth and unease simultaneously, which keeps her character fascinating to watch. Every scene she’s in carries a sense of tension, driven largely by her ability to imply far more than she ever explicitly reveals.
Brandon Sklenar brings a steady, grounded presence to the film, providing emotional weight without overpowering the narrative. His performance feels natural and understated, offering moments of sincerity that add texture to the story. He plays his role with quiet conviction, making his character feel believable and emotionally accessible, which helps balance the more intense dynamics unfolding around him.
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Michele Morrone adds a contrasting intensity, delivering a performance marked by controlled physicality and simmering energy. He communicates as much through posture and presence as he does through dialogue, creating an undercurrent of tension whenever he’s on screen. Morrone’s performance is confident and compelling, adding another layer to the film’s interpersonal dynamics without overshadowing the ensemble.
Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester and Nina Winchester in The Housemaid (Daniel McFadden / Lionsgate)
Together, the cast forms a cohesive unit, with each actor enhancing the film’s psychological depth. Their performances intersect in ways that feel organic and charged, proving that The Housemaid succeeds not just because of its story, but because of the actors who bring its emotional complexity to life.
If you haven’t read the book, consider diving in and read Freida McFadden’s masterpiece as well. The book and movie aren’t too far apart, but the movie delivers an explosive ending. There are also other books in the Housemaid series.
Visually, The Housemaid is striking without being flashy. The cinematography uses space, light, and framing to reinforce themes of control, observation, and unease. Ordinary domestic settings are transformed into places of quiet intimidation, proving that horror—or at least deep discomfort—doesn’t need darkness to thrive. Even the smallest details, from set design to costuming, feel deliberate and symbolic, enriching the story without ever distracting from it.
Michele Morrone as Enzo in The Housemaid (Daniel McFadden / Lionsgate)
What truly sets this film apart is how it lingers. Rather than relying on shock value, The Housemaid leaves an emotional and psychological imprint. It encourages reflection long after the credits roll, prompting you to reconsider earlier moments and reassess what you thought you understood. That kind of staying power is rare, and it’s a testament to the film’s smart writing and assured direction.
In the end, The Housemaid doesn’t just clean up—it absolutely sweeps, deserving of a 5-star rating. With its sharp performances, intelligent storytelling, and impeccably maintained tension, this film earns every one of its five stars. Consider this a glowing recommendation: just remember, once you let The Housemaid into your home, it may rearrange more than you expect. On that note, “Please, please please” go and watch The Housemaid at a cinema near you.
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The Housemaid (2025) Official Trailer (Lionsgate Movies)
Bold and the Beautiful early weekly spoilers for March 16th – 20th suggest Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) is completely losing it and Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) playing even dirtier than she was before. If you can imagine that.
As we always do on early edition day, we start with what is coming the rest of this week and then we’re going to dive into what is ahead for next week.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Wednesday, March 11th: Ridge Loses His Cool
So on Wednesday, March 11th, we’ve got Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) up at Il Giardino talking to Hope Logan (Annika Noelle). This is a carryover from the past episode and he is asking for an update on Will and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace). But Will wants to know what is going on with Dylan (Sydney Bullock). And of course, Will is very worried about why Dylan took off and went up to Forrester Creations. But bottom line is Hope does not know why.
And I’m curious if she will tell Will the same kind of thing that she was telling Dylan about how Electra’s had this cushy life and she really doesn’t understand hardship. Because Will’s had a life like that. So, I’m curious if Hope will bring that up or not because she and Dylan seem more eye to eye because they grew up in similar economic situations.
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Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) loses his cool because Bill is going to stand his ground on Wednesday and he’s making it very clear to Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge that he and Katie Logan (Heather Tom) are using Eric Forrester‘s (John McCook) designs. Period. They are bought and paid for. Woo! That does not go over well. Ridge absolutely explodes. Scares the caterer. Bill’s complaining there’s no dessert. And then Ridge is just railing at Katie, asking if she wants to be remembered for stealing. And she insists that she and Eric collaborated for weeks on the designs. But then Brooke slams Katie and says, “You didn’t create anything.”
Chaos Erupts on B&B
And then Bill is losing it and telling Ridge, “Don’t you dare talk to my wife like that.” So obviously this conciliatory dinner is going to go down in flames. Eric, meanwhile, is spending some time reconnecting with RJ Forrester (Joshua Hoffman). Eric is up at the Forrester Creations design office, and RJ is telling his granddad that Forrester Creations is your home.
So, I’m hoping we get a clue during this conversation from Eric about whether he’s going to wrap things up at Logan, you know, finish what he promised Katie and then come back to Forrester or if he’s just cutting things off with Logan and back at Forrester already to stay.
Dylan is more than thrilled to accept Steffy Forrester‘s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) job offer and she wants to know Dylan’s full name for HR and she says her name is Melissa Dylan and her parents call her Miss Dylan. Now, problem is they introduced Miss Dylan as this art teacher and I don’t think they were going to keep her around.
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It was one of those cases like, “Oh, we really like the actress,” but they were already calling her Miss Dylan and then just Dylan. And she’s been in the credits for a while now as Melissa Dylan. And I was wondering how they were ever going to do that. Hopefully, they’re just going to stick to calling her Dylan because that’s how we all know her, right?
Thursday, March 12th: Katie Defends Herself to Brooke on Bold and the Beautiful
Thursday, March 12th, leading up to Logan’s big press conference launch, Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) is chatting up VIP Dottie (Morgan Fairchild) and her assistant Joseph (Jim J. Bullock) at the Spencer Publications offices. They’ve got fashion press there. They’ve got VIPs. It’s going to be a huge event. And they have built a showroom set.
Now, to me, that means that Logan isn’t going anywhere because that’s a pretty spendy set to construct for a one-off. Meanwhile, Katie is having to defend herself and her actions to Brooke yet again. And I’m sure it’s about using Eric’s designs and pushing forward with the launch of Logan, which Brooke feels like the designs are stolen, the name is stolen. Katie feels like she’s entitled to use it. Fans are split equally.
Elsewhere, Electra is very unhappy when Dylan shares her big news. And I’m sure this is about Steffy giving Dylan a job at Forrester Creations. And of course, Electra isn’t going to want Dylan anywhere near her after she kissed Will and broke her rules and you know it was just not proper.
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Friday, March 13th: Brooke and Ridge Crash Logan’s Launch
Friday, March 13th, we’ve got Bill and Katie putting Eric’s designs right onto the runway over at the Spencer Tower for the press conference. We’ve got models there. We’ve got gowns and then Katie hits the Logan runway with Bill announcing a new name in LA fashion and it is Logan.
So Katie’s making a speech at Logan’s debut event. They’ve got the dresses produced from Eric’s designs. They got models, a full house, a whole big thing. And Ridge and Brooke have the audacity to crash and they interrupt Katie’s press conference. I’m sure there’s going to be a huge scene. And I cannot wait to see how messy, messy, messy this is going to get.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Week of March 16th-20th: Ivy Plays Dirty
The week of March 16th through the 20th, I expect Electra to go rant to Ivy that Steffy has hired Dylan at Forrester Creations, the person that Ivy, you know, has told Electra was basically seducing Will and being totally inappropriate.
And I would not be surprised if Ivy marched into the CEO office to demand that Steffy rescind the job offer. Take it back. You know, Ivy is way more confrontational than Electra, but I don’t think anything she says will get Steffy to cooperate. She doesn’t even like Ivy. We all know that, right?
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And if she gives Steffy the whole it’s not proper thing, I think Steffy might hand that right back to her. And hopefully that will inspire Dylan to tell Steffy what she saw about the letter and about Electra and all that.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: RJ Still after Electra
Meanwhile, RJ isn’t going to give up on trying to make Electra his now that she and Will are officially and completely split. Electra and Will’s communication is terrible. You know, Will didn’t tell Electra he saw her with RJ and you know, Ivy’s in the mix driving them apart. So contrived.
Plus, Ivy keeps pushing Electra and RJ. We’re going to get a lot more of that. And I could actually see Ivy going to Dylan and telling her to go away and threaten her. And I don’t think Steffy’s going to tolerate that. I don’t think anybody’s going to tolerate that except Electra and Ivy.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Bill Spencer – Ivy Forrester
Hope and Brooke Won’t Give Up on Deacon and Taylor on B&B
Hope and Brooke are not going to give up on Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) and Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) having a future. And if Hope hears about Steffy ranting and demanding they end things, you know, Hope may decide that she’s on a matchmaking mission.
Meanwhile, Deacon and Taylor are fighting their urges. You know, they did say goodbye. Deacon is trying to recommit to Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), but he’s head over heels in love with Taylor, who is terrified of losing her family. This is all about Steffy’s ultimatum, but in the end, I don’t think Deacon and Taylor can stand being apart.
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Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Deacon & Taylor Take the Next Step
Bold and the Beautiful spoilers confirm that a couple makes love for the first time in the month of March. I absolutely think it’s Deacon and Taylor. I don’t think Will is going to go down that road with Dylan anytime soon. And I don’t think Electra is going to go hop in bed with RJ. And that really leaves only Deacon and Taylor.
Things are going to get a lot more intense between Dylan and Ivy. I expect Dylan to tell Electra everything pretty soon despite what Ivy said. And I do expect some threatening antics from Ivy. She’s just getting out of control. I don’t think I’m going to miss the character when Ashleigh Brewer has to go out on maternity leave. This is so unlike the Ivy from years ago.
Things get heated between Brooke, Katie, Bill, and Ridge after the Logan fashion show. I mean, heck, during it, really. And Bill and Katie are gonna have to do damage control at the press conference after whatever stunt that Ridge and Brooke pull and there’s going to be big fallout and I’m sure Eric’s gonna have some things to say about all of this. That’s your Bold and the Beautiful early weekly spoiler outlook.
Things are getting serious on the West Coast. Gavin Newsom is addressing growing concerns after reports of a potential retaliatory threat tied to Iran started circulating online. And let’s just say… it pushed “West Coast” into trending territory. With the situation reportedly involving possible drone activity targeting parts of California, the governor didn’t waste time addressing the matter.
According to information reviewed by ABC News, authorities were alerted that as early as February 2026, Iran allegedly expressed interest in carrying out a surprise drone attack that could target locations in California if the U.S. launched strikes against the country. The potential threat was reportedly identified by the United States Coast Guard and shared with law enforcement agencies as a precautionary warning. Officials say there is currently no additional information about the timing, method, or specific targets tied to the alleged plan.
Newsom Says State Is Taking Threat Seriously
Newsom confirmed that California officials are taking the reports seriously, explaining that the California Office of Emergency Services is already sharing real-time information with local law enforcement agencies across the state. He added that officials have been actively monitoring drone-related security concerns for some time and have formed specialized working groups to address potential risks. In a video released on Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom shared:
“As it relates to drone strikes, we have been aware of that information,” he revealed. “We have been working collaboratively through the (SOC), which we established right after the war began — the State Operations Center. Working with the Office of Emergency Services, but also working locally to make sure we transmit any information that we have received.”
The alert comes amid ongoing tensions following U.S. military operations against Iran during the administration of Donald Trump, with reports indicating that Iran has since carried out drone strikes in parts of the Middle East. Meanwhile, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Los Angeles office declined to comment on the situation, and the White House has not yet responded to requests for clarification.
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The Comment Section Didn’t Take Long
As soon as TSR dropped the post, folks ran straight to the Instagram comment section and started ducking for cover. Some joked that the whole situation has to be part of a rollout for a new Call of Duty game, while others immediately asked, “Who is we?” when it came to any talk about retaliation. And, of course, a few Roomies simply chalked it all up to the same conclusion they always do — that Earth is ghetto.
One Instagram user @iknowwhereiwanttoeat said, “Can we stop the world so I can get off 😩”
This Instagram user @dextercarr added, “🗣️ WE DIDNT DO NOTHINNNNNN *cries in temper tantrum*“
And, Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote, “Not us living in GTA before we get GTA 😔”
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Meanwhile, Instagram user @sportyvixen shared, “Dis teew much 🤦🏽♀️”
While Instagram user @ceecee_la said, “Iran go ahead and hit Washington DC & Mar-a-Lago first pls respectfully“
Lastly, Instagram user @loonyt joked, “the new Call of Duty rollout been 🔥🔥 so far“
Jeffrey Epstein wasn’t just a pedophile, he was also a proud papa … at least that’s what he told one of his sexual assault victims.
In the Epstein Files, there’s a document that makes it sound like Epstein was a father to a child.
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A woman, who claims Epstein sexually assaulted her for years starting when she was 16, told the feds Epstein once pointed to a photo of a blonde woman displayed inside his New York City mansion and told her it was the mother of his child.
The victim said Epstein described his baby mama as “perfect” … and in addition to the photo, he also displayed a sculpted mold of the woman’s torso.
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Epstein is pictured in the files hugging a woman who is cradling a baby in her arms … though her face and the child’s face are redacted to protect their identities. Epstein has a hand on her waist and is grinning as he looks at her in the photo.
Another image in the Epstein Files shows the convicted pedophile holding a baby … the child’s face is redacted, so it’s unclear if this is the same baby from the other photo we just mentioned.
Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, emailed Epstein in September 2011, congratulating him on having a baby boy. She said she’d heard the news from former Prince Andrew, her ex-husband.
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The victim who claimed Epstein told her he was a father spilled the beans to the FBI in January 2020 … five months after Epstein died in a New York jail as he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges.
Sam Asghari Britney Has Been Oppressed Like Iranian Women
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Sam Asghari has some thoughts on Britney Spears getting arrested on suspicion of DUI … but he’s being very careful how he chooses his words.
Sam was a recent guest on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” to mostly talk about America’s current war with his native country Iran … but, of course, he was asked about the hot water his ex-wife got into last week.
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As you can see in the clip … Sam said he saw similarities in the way women in his country’s society are oppressed and the way BS has been oppressed — specifically by the media.
And just like he did on Fox News last week, after her arrest … Sam said Brit made a mistake and can come back from it. What she needs more than anything is the media to backoff.
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As for Britney, she was arrested last week for allegedly driving under the influence in Ventura County, California.
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Bottom line … seems Sam hopes his ex gets the help she needs — without a ton of cameras in her face. Good luck with that.
Have you ever heard a song way too many times and started getting sick of hearing it? Turns out, even our favorite artists feel the same, sometimes even toward their own work. There are plenty of songs in history that have gone on to become classics, beloved by many fans and critics alike — even across generations. However, a song can be so popular and overplayed that some musicians develop a love-and-hate relationship with their hit tracks. Some have even gone to the extent of actually resenting the song that brought them massive success.
Hating your own song isn’t, in fact, a reflection of the artist themselves. Most of the time, they simply didn’t want a particular hit to define their artistry or become the central focus of their entire oeuvre. This topic isn’t new either, as many musicians have already disclosed their dislike of their most popular releases. However, these three bands stood out for being their own song’s number one detractors.
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“Creep” (1992)
Artist: Radiohead
Radiohead has delivered many great songs that could easily become their signature hit. That includes fan favorites like “No Surprises,” “Fake Plastic Trees,” “Let Down,” and the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack, deserving of the signature hit status: “Exit Music (For a Film).” However, “Creep,” off their debut studio album Pablo Honey, owns that recognition. The band’s debut single is widely credited for launching their career into greater heights, even if they didn’t initially plan on releasing it.
Over the years, the song itself has become its meaning too: a creep, or even a weirdo, among the band’s catalog — at least for Radiohead. It was stylistically different from most of their songs (both sonically and lyrically), even within Pablo Honey, and the song’s entirety wasn’t the route Radiohead was gravitating toward either. But it became so popular that, at one point, the band was considered a one-hit wonder early in their career, and it overshadowed many of their songs that they consider best represent them as artists. That led them to avoid playing the song live, though they sometimes offer it to fans, presumably for its nostalgic appeal.
Whether they like it or not, “Wonderwall” — from (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? album — will always be synonymous with Oasis’ legacy. Despite the song’s immense success, even listeners grew to disdain it for overexposure in the years since its release. The Gallagher brothers (Liam and Noel Gallagher) aren’t the song’s biggest fans either, with Liam even going too far by saying “Wonderwall” makes him want to “gag.”
In an interview, Noel revealed that the song was one of his least favorites, and admitted that “it’s not finished,” adding, “If I could somehow twist time and go back there, I’d probably pick a different song for our calling card. Probably ‘Some Might Say.’” But perhaps no one hates the song as much as Liam does. During the release of their seventh studio album, Dig Out Your Soul, Liam didn’t hold back in expressing just how much he hated the song. He said, “At least there’s no ‘Wonderwall’ on there. I can’t f**king stand that f**king song! Every time I have to sing it I want to gag. Problem is, it was a big, big tune for us.”
Bob Dylan praises a cover of his hit song that captured its essence like no other.
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“Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1991)
Artist: Nirvana
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” is credited for launching Nirvana to public consciousness, and one that gave them massive mainstream attention — the very reason that made the late Kurt Cobain resent the song. As Nirvana’s fame skyrocketed, Cobain’s enthusiasm for the song dwindled over time. While the song made them a household name, the frontman would eventually refuse to play it live: one, because it was written to be “the ultimate pop song,” and two, to make way for the rest of their music. He didn’t even play the song during what would become his final public performance. In a conversation with Rolling Stone, Cobain said:
“Once it got into the mainstream, it was over. I’m just tired of being embarrassed by it. I’m beyond that… The reason it gets a big reaction is people have seen it on MTV a million times. It’s been pounded into their brains. But I think there are so many other songs that I’ve written that are as good, if not better than that song, like ‘Drain You’. That’s definitely as good as ‘Teen Spirit.’ I love the lyrics, and I never get tired of playing it. Maybe if it was as big as ‘Teen Spirit,’ I wouldn’t like it as much.”
Stephen King sips on his soda in ‘It 2’Image via Warner Bros
Stephen King is responsible for some of the greatest movies and TV shows of all time, thanks to novels he’s been writing for more than 50 years now. Some of his most famous work includes IT, the horror novel adapted into multiple feature films and even an HBO Max original prequel series that aired last year. King has also written dozens of other projects in various genres that have been adapted to the screen, such as The Life of Chuck and The Dark Tower. Hollywood creatives have been adapting King’s work long enough now that many of his most notable books have multiple adaptations, and there will likely be attempts to replicate his work on the big or the small screen long after he’s gone.
The two biggest Stephen King adaptations to come out of 2025 were The Life of Chuck and The Long Walk. The former is an inspiring sci-fi epic starring Tom Hiddleston, and the latter is a grueling survival horror film led by David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus) and Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza). The Long Walk earned scores of 88% from critics and 85% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film grossed $62 million at the global box office against a modest $20 million budget. It follows a group of young men who agree to participate in a long walk where they must stay at a speed of three miles per hour or risk being shot if they fail. Francis Lawrence, famed for his work on The Hunger Games movies, directed the film, which is streaming exclusively on Starz in America. The film is in the Starz top 10 and the VOD top 10 on Apple TV in several countries.
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‘The Long Walk’ Is Impossible To Rewatch
Make no mistake, The Long Walk is one of the best movies of 2025 and one of the finest Stephen King adaptations of all-time, but it isn’t the type of movie that gets better with each rewatch. The film is hard to watch, particularly once you realize that there will only be one survivor at the end of this long walk. It’s impossible not to get attached to characters as you spend more time with them, but they’re all on a timer. Their ultimate deaths make the film a tough rewatch.
Check out The Long Walk on Starz in America and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of King’s future projects.
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