Review: The Housemaid Shines in 4K UHD Blu-ray Edition
Jordan Grout reviewed the film for Filmogaz.com on April 16, 2026.
The piece covers the movie and its 4K disc release.
Millie, played by Sydney Sweeney, is newly released from prison.
She is broke and living in her car when Nina hires her.
Nina Winchester is portrayed by Amanda Seyfried as a polished housewife.
Andrew, her husband, is played by Brandon Sklenar.
He seems charming but grows uncomfortably close to Millie.
Director Paul Feig keeps much of the film watchable.
But the movie struggles with pacing and an overly explicit script.
It received a two-star film rating in the review.
Amanda Seyfried delivers an unpredictable, committed performance.
Sydney Sweeney finds more edge as the story escalates.
Brandon Sklenar prevents Andrew from feeling totally bland.
The Winchester home functions as a polished, menacing set piece.
The third act jolts awake with wilder twists and a looser tone.
When the movie embraces trashier instincts, it tends to work better.
Video presentation
The disc provides a native 4K (2160p) presentation.
Encoding is HEVC/H.265 at roughly 63.00 Mbps with Dolby Vision and HDR10.
- Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
- Encoding: HEVC / H.265 (63.00 Mbps)
- HDR: Dolby Vision and HDR10
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Camera: Sony CineAlta Venice 2; finished with a 4K intermediate
Fine textures, fabrics, and wood grain show improved clarity.
Foreground and background separation feel more pronounced than on HD.
Black levels stay rich and preserve shadow detail without crushing.
Dolby Vision yields a controlled palette, with deeper reds more evident.
Skin tones remain natural across varied lighting conditions.
HEVC encoding keeps the image clean with no intrusive artifacts.
Audio presentation
Audio options include English Dolby Atmos and TrueHD 7.1.
French and Spanish tracks are Dolby Digital 5.1 with subtitles available.
- English Dolby Atmos
- English Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
- French Dolby Digital 5.1
- Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
The mix favors restraint but opens up in the chaotic back half.
Height channels are used sparingly and with intention.
Bass is selective and effective during impact-heavy moments.
Surround channels carry ambience and score elements across the room.
Dialogue remains clear and anchored in the center channel.
Extras
The disc includes supplemental material for fans and collectors.
Commentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, and trailers provide added context.
- Audio Commentary by director Paul Feig
- Audio Commentary with Paul Feig and the creative team
- From Page to Panic – Making The Housemaid
- Secrets of the Winchester House – A Housemaid Tour
- “A Peek Inside” featurette
- Deleted scenes and theatrical trailers
Summary
Overall, the film earned mixed marks in this review.
Filmogaz.com gives two stars for the movie, and four-star scores for video, audio, and extras.
Our review finds the 4K UHD Blu-ray edition often shines on capable systems.
The 4K disc will satisfy viewers who prioritize picture and sound.
Casual viewers may be frustrated by the film’s slow middle acts.
