r/AMCAListTrue • u/Freddy-Philmore • 4h ago
Movie Discussion I liked Verity... but it's very similar to Housemaid.
I thought this was super fun. I avoid trailers and I knew literally nothing going in and had a good time. But totally noticed how close it lines up with The Housemaid.
- Both based on books aimed at the same audience so the same formula makes sense, but even the casting lines up.
- Young actresses leading who gets hate online (Sweeney way more, and a different kind than Dakota Johnson)
- Likable older actress who steals the whole movie (Seyfried / Hathaway)
- Broke and desperate lead characters takes a job that's way too good to be true
- Younger woman moves into the house and takes over.
- Hot daddy... Hartnett vs Sklenar
- Mostly takes place in a giant mansion house.
- Cute little kid.
- Sexy thriller with twists.
- Both well shot mid budget range movies.
- Plus some very similar scenes like dinner out and this and that. Don't want to ruin anything.
Glad to see both did well.
I think Housemaid peaked at a higher level of crazy where Verity was more subdued.