From Bestseller to Box Office Gold: The Housemaid Takes the Spotlight
It truly has been the year of Freida McFadden. The acclaimed author has continued to captivate audiences with her signature suspense and shocking reveals—and not just on the page. In December 2025, McFadden’s New York Times best-selling novel, The Housemaid, made its movie debut with an all-star cast that included Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, and Brandon Sklenar.
The film earned critical acclaim, with a 73% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a Certified Fresh badge. At the box office, it brought in $126.4 million against a $35 million production budget.
Get Ready for More Twists: The Housemaid Is Watching
Fans haven’t been left waiting for more. A sequel, based on the series' second installment, The Housemaid Is Watching, is scheduled for release in December 2027. According to Variety, Sydney Sweeney will reprise her role as Millie Calloway, with Kirsten Dunst joining the cast.
Never Lie: From Page-Turner to Netflix Thriller
The thrills keep coming. Never Lie, McFadden’s psychological thriller published in September 2022 and rated among the books with the “best twists” on Goodreads, is heading to Netflix. The story follows newlyweds Tricia and Ethan, who become trapped in a remote historic manor—once home to the famed, mysteriously vanished psychologist Dr. Adrienne Hale—after a harsh winter storm. Inside, the couple finds themselves facing mounting secrets.
In July 2024, The Hollywood Reporter revealed Netflix had acquired the rights to Never Lie. Shawn Levy, of Deadpool & Wolverine fame, will develop and produce the adaptation with his company, 21 Laps Entertainment, alongside his partners Dan Levine and Dan Cohen.
Readers (Still) Can’t Get Enough
The excitement isn’t just from critics or Hollywood. Fans remain captivated by McFadden’s intricately plotted thrillers. As Goodreads user Anovelqueen enthused,
“What a ride! I couldn’t put this book down until I read the last word. Edge of your seat suspense! A captivating psychological thriller that has twists and turns galore. I thought I had it figured out but I was so wrong. Very well written with an intricate plot and well developed characters. A must read.”
With multiple adaptations already out and more on the way, Freida McFadden’s signature twists are now thrilling audiences far beyond the pages. For those who crave suspense—she’s just getting started.
