The Housekeeper

Was impressed by how much the writer-director accomplished for such and indie level film for Tubi. We definitely need more directors like this one who have more subtlety and creativity than many give credit for. The set design and overall atmosphere of the film is really great. The camerawork and editing are solid and impressive in an understated way. The film reminded me a lot of Val Lewton's films that departed from standard shock shlock in many horror branded films of its time to focus on subtle human drama with a backdrop of horror. Really enjoyed Denise Richards in this role as well. Easy to hate on a film like this but we desperately need to stop comparing films like this, which are opening the way for new and talented directors with very small budgets, to films with exponentially larger budgets.

So I have said this before but Tubi is literally one of my fave streaming services. I am a sucker for b-z list movies (truly my guilt pleasure) and I love free. They have been pushing out a lot of movies within the last two to three years and I have been loving them. Though some cheesy and I rate low, I still love it, ha.

This one was really different for a Tubi original. I love that! We have a live in housekeeper who gets hired for a wealthy married couple. I'm not going to reveal any spoilers but it was pretty good. It's a slow one due to build up of a lackluster reveal but it kept me interested enough. Though I don't quite understand fully the history behind the husbands secret, I don't care enough to try to.

It's a good one to watch to pass time.

Where to begin.

I give credit to anyone that can write, direct and get a movie produced.

So that is the credit I give this film.

It is lifeless at the best of times.

Not sure if they didn't have a proper sound tec for Denise Richards, but most of her scenes seem to be over dubbed. Many scenes are our overdubbed, but it was most noticeable for Denise Richards. And well we don't need to go into her performance. I'm going to guess they got what they paid for. The shining light is that Ilean Almaguer is a very good actor. She even made the poor writing workable. If you're looking for a cheesy 90s thriller, you're not even going to find that here. The jump scares don't make you jump. If you can make it to the end good for you. I was always hoping for something by the end to redeem it, but it didn't happen. I would guess a lot was lost on the cutting room floor between William and Sandra to show how their relationship grew into a friendship.

The movie over all was poor, but Ilean Almaguer do a great job.

I love a good thriller, something that keeps you on edge and makes you feel something inside. I definitely felt that with this film especially when the gears get going and they get going at a good pace.

The deal with the housemaids and the Ash family and their secrets while they run for office and how it all ties together is an intriguing one, that once it all culminates to the surprise at the end it leaves you feeling sick (in a good way)

The ending left me wanting more and I mean that in a good way, it definitely has a satisfying enough conclusion but boy do you want more from these characters, it left me feeling gutted.

I loved seeing Denise Richards and Ilean Almaguer is a fantastic star I wasn't familiar with but would like to see more of her.

Overall go watch, perfect for thriller lovers and people wanting to get introduced to the genre.

Can't wait to see more from Stuart Altman who is director of this picture.

Tubi has some interesting titles. This one was interesting.

It kept me wanting to know what was going to happen.

The ending was ok and strange but I liked the film overall for it's atmosphere. It was like a throwback 90s thriller, so it was a sort of tongue and cheek wink and nod at that old genre.

The acting was pretty good. Ilean Almaguer was the best.

Of course Denise Richards was good as well. It's nice to see her in more movies. I hope we see more of her.

Overall, it was an interesting, weird, throwback film, that wasn't perfect but I enjoyed it for what it was. I liked how it was a sort of throwback vibe to the old thrillers. Thumbs up.