Watch December’s New Mystery, Thriller, and True Crime Adaptations!
⚓ Books 📅 2025-12-03 👤 surdeus 👁️ 1December is more known for its holiday-themed programming than its criminal entertainment, but mystery fans don’t care what time of year it is; they love a good mystery. Which is why I’m here with new mystery and thriller series and film adaptations, a true crime film, and one adaptation-adjacent film!
Adaptations
The Housemaid (In Theaters)
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![]() The Housemaid by Freida McFaddenFreida McFadden, a practicing physician, has become an immensely popular thriller writer thanks to BookTok and the popularity of twisty thrillers. Her psychological thriller, The Housemaid, currently has almost 3 million ratings on Goodreads. The film adaptation, hitting theaters on December 19th, follows Millie after she accepts a live-in housemaid job for a wealthy family where secrets abound. It’s directed by Paul Feig (Spy, Bridesmaid, A Simple Favor) and stars Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins. You can watch the trailer here. |
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