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Hey, Mommy Avenger ladies — I have some exciting movie news that you are going to want to circle on your calendars. Sit down and cozy up in your comfiest couch nook, because I’m about to tell you about a thriller that’s about to blow up theaters — and I’m giving YOU a shot at seeing it early.

🎬 What is The Housemaid — and why I’m already hooked

Coming to theaters December 19, 2025 from Lionsgate, The Housemaid is the big-screen adaptation of the 2022 psychological-thriller novel by Freida McFadden — a story that’s been tearing up social media and BookTok for years. 

Directed by Paul Feig, with screenplay by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the movie delivers everything fans loved about the book: secrets, tension, and twist after twist. 

You meet Millie Calloway (played by Sydney Sweeney), a woman with a troubled past — recently unemployed, estranged from stability, and desperately in need of a fresh start. She lands a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Winchester family. On paper, it seems like a dream: luxury home, stability, escape from her past. But beneath the surface, the Winchester household hides darkness. What starts as a chance at redemption turns into a dangerous game of secrets, manipulation, and power. As Millie peels back layer after layer, nothing — and no one — is what they seem. 

The tension, the suspense, the psychological undercurrents — it’s exactly the kind of story that keeps you up at night thinking, “What if…?”

🌟 Who’s in it — and who’s making me want to see it ASAP

• Sydney Sweeney as Millie Calloway — vulnerable, bold, carrying secrets. 
• Amanda Seyfried as Nina Winchester — the glamorous, enigmatic matriarch whose house might be prettier than its soul. 
• Brandon Sklenar as Andrew Winchester — Nina’s husband, and the wealthy man who might not be as stable as he seems. 
• Michele Morrone as Enzo, the intriguing groundskeeper whose past may tie into the house’s secrets.
• Elizabeth Perkins rounds out the cast — adding depth, history, and the uneasy presence of a family matriarch. 

With a cast this strong, a director known for mixing tension and style, and a story that already has fans whispering in the dark — The Housemaid has “must-see” written all over it. 

💖 Why it’s the perfect movie for a girls night or date night

If you love a thriller that gets under your skin — the kind you dissect over coffee or wine, that makes you question everyone’s motives — this is it. The Housemaid hits all the notes: femme fatales, secrets, a dangerous house, and shifting loyalties. It’s the kind of movie that gets you talking after the credits roll.

Whether you bring your besties for a “who-did-what, who’s hiding what” marathon or you plan a moody date night with popcorn and chilling twists — it’s exactly the kind of story that pairs well with late-night whispers, theory-crafting, and some great snacks.

🎟️ Your chance: Win 4 tickets for an early screening

Because I’m that kind of friend — I want to share the thrill with you. I’m giving away 5 sets of 4 tickets to see The Housemaid at an advanced screening on December 3, 2025, at Megaplex Jordan Commons in Sandy, Utah.

To enter: email me at themommyavenger@hotmail.com and tell me why you want to see The Housemaid. That’s it. Winners will be chosen at random from qualified entries around December 1, 2025. More details will come once winners are selected — but I couldn’t wait to share this chance with all of you.

If you loved the book of The Housemaid, or if you’re drawn to twisted, psychological thrillers that make you wonder what’s real and who’s to be trusted — this film could become your new obsession. With a powerhouse cast, a smart director, and a story dripping with suspense, The Housemaid is shaping up to be the thriller of winter 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to see it first — and maybe bring your besties or your partner along. I’ll be cheering as the lights go down with you.