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The Housemaid Draws Strong Early Reviews Ahead of Friday Release

Paul Feig’s operatic adaptation wins praise for Amanda Seyfried, debuting with a 77% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Overview

  • Lionsgate opens the R-rated thriller in U.S. theaters on Dec. 19 with a 2-hour, 11-minute runtime.
  • A final trailer dropped Dec. 15 as the studio’s last marketing push before the theatrical debut.
  • Director Paul Feig confirmed the film uses a new ending that departs from Freida McFadden’s book, with marketing designed to protect plot surprises.
  • Early coverage characterizes the film as a twist-heavy, pulpy crowd-pleaser rather than prestige fare.
  • The movie adapts the first novel in a bestselling trilogy, positioning the property for potential sequels depending on performance.