India, March 30 -- The best thing about Paul Feig's The Housemaid, adapted from Freida McFadden's novel of the same name, is Amanda Seyfried. Her performance as Nina Winchester, a housewife with a murky past, perfectly captures the pulpy, almost campy nature of the story.

The Housemaid opens with Millie - played by Sydney Sweeney - driving a rundown car to an interview at the Winchester house. Down on her luck and on probation, she is desperate for something to get her by. When Nina offers her the job of a live-in maid, Millie feels her luck turning, and her hopes of finally changing her life begin to rise.

The next morning brings in the reality of her situation - Nina has a meltdown over some PTA meeting notes. Only her husband Andrew ...