The twisty psychological thriller The House Made was a huge bestseller,

so it was only a matter of time before it was turned into a film.

And it's quite the movie.

Sidney Sweeney plays a newly hired live-in housekeeper to Amanda Seifred's wealthy housewife.

But both women have dark secrets,

and their employer-employee dynamic

goes downhill real fast.

It's directed by Paul Figue,

who's made movies like bridesmaids and a simple flavor,

so you know it's going to be a bizarre, very fun ride.

I'm Aisha Harris,

and today we're talking about The Housemaid

on Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR.

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Join me today is Jordan Cruciola. She's a writer and producer and the host of the podcast Feeling Seen on Maximum Fund.

Hey, Jordan.

Hello, thrilled to be here on the Paul Figue beat today.

Yes, welcome, welcome. Also with us is

Vulture TV critic, Roxanna Hadati. Hey, Roxanna. Hello. Thank you for having me. Yes, I am so excited

to talk about this movie. It's going to be, especially with you too. This is going to be very fun.

So yeah, in The House Maid, Siddy Sweeney plays Millie, a young woman with a checkered

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