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Housemaid Debuts Strong with $19M, Swift's Hit Included

12/24/2025

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The Housemaid opened with $19 million in its debut weekend, earning a 75% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Paul Feig directed the film, saying the adaptation includes new twists not in the book.
The film's credits include Taylor Swift's "I Did Something Bad," which Swift approved.
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried shared a humorous moment during filming when Seyfried was unsure how to slap Sweeney, which led to laughter.

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The Housemaid opened with $19 million in its debut weekend, earning a 75% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Paul Feig directed the film, saying the adaptation includes new twists not in the book.
The film's credits include Taylor Swift's "I Did Something Bad," which Swift approved.
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried shared a humorous moment during filming when Seyfried was unsure how to slap Sweeney, which led to laughter.