The Housemaid

"The Housemaid" (2026 remake) is a thriller remake of the Korean film and Freida McFadden's novel, centering on a young housemaid (Sydney Sweeney) uncovering dark secrets in a wealthy family's home. Core themes of class disparity, abuse, and revenge drive the plot without overt progressive preaching. Director Paul Feig's style adds mild female empowerment via the protagonist's arc, but it prioritizes suspense and erotic tension over identity politics or DEI messaging. Predominantly white cast (Sweeney, Duhamel, Seyfried) avoids forced diversity. Storytelling dominates; subtle social inequality nods don't overshadow thrills. Low woke impact.