Fez — The new psychological thriller “The Housemaid” has arrived in Moroccan theaters, drawing audiences with its tense atmosphere, twisted power dynamics, and headline cast.
Following its international release in late 2025, is now playing in cinemas across Morocco, offering local audiences a suspense-driven adaptation of the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden.
The film has quickly positioned itself as a holiday-season draw for viewers looking for something darker and more psychologically charged than traditional end-of-year releases.
Directed by Paul Feig, “The Housemaid” centers on Millie Calloway, a young woman struggling to rebuild her life after a troubled past. When she accepts a live-in housekeeping job for the wealthy Winchester family, the opportunity appears to promise stability, safety, and a clean slate. That illusion does not last long.
As Millie settles into the lavish home, subtle details begin to unsettle her. The household’s routines feel staged, conversations carry unspoken tension, and the behavior of her employer, Nina Winchester, grows increasingly erratic. What initially seems like emotional instability slowly reveals itself as part of a far more dangerous dynamic, drawing Millie into a psychological maze where power, control, and deception intersect.
Manipulation and survival
The film leans heavily on atmosphere rather than spectacle. Long silences, confined spaces, and shifting character alliances drive the tension forward. Sydney Sweeney delivers a restrained performance as Millie, balancing vulnerability with quiet determination, while Amanda Seyfried’s portrayal of Nina moves between fragility and menace. Their evolving relationship forms the emotional core of the film, pushing the story beyond a simple thriller and into a study of manipulation and survival.
Unlike traditional mystery narratives, “The Housemaid” is structured around perspective shifts and delayed revelations. As the story unfolds, viewers are repeatedly forced to reassess what they believe to be true. The film’s twists are designed to feel unsettling rather than sensational, reinforcing the sense that danger can exist behind polished surfaces and social privilege.
Moroccan audiences can currently watch “The Housemaid” at major cinema chains nationwide, including Megarama and Pathé locations in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, and other cities. The film is being screened in multiple formats, with both original-language and dubbed options depending on the venue.
Its arrival reflects the growing presence of contemporary international thrillers in Moroccan theaters, alongside blockbuster franchises and regional productions. For viewers familiar with the novel, the adaptation offers a visually polished take on a story built around suspense and psychological tension. For those discovering it for the first time, “The Housemaid” delivers a tightly controlled narrative that rewards patience and attention.
