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5/10
A different one for Tubi
ryleilove12 August 2023
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.
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3/10
Could have been better
lynnbarr-7212828 September 2023
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Firstly what's with the music, all the way through the movie sometimes overpowering the dialogue, it would have been so much better without that annoying sound, well almost the acting was pretty bad, especially from Denise Richards she was like a demented Barbie doll, the other actors Richard Gunn who played Preston Ash and IIean Almaguer who played the housekeeper were OK nothing special. As for the storyline it's been done before and a lot better it was a little confusing toward the end of the movie with the music getting louder and louder my head was aching. It was not a good movie and I would not recommend it,
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4/10
Wow, this is pretty bad
catrine-4884519 August 2023
I can't believe I watched this whole movie. After I started it, I figured might as well. Keep going. Not much is explained the acting is terrible and so is the story . Denise Richards is not a good actress and with all the plastic surgery she even talks differently. I feel like I was watching a lifetime movie. The ending is rushed and still left me not sure of what actually happened. I would definitely skip this one. There are a lot of better movies on Tubi so don't waste time on this.

Don't know what else to say, but my review is too short to post. I think the woman who played the housekeeper was the best actor in this film. Really dumb and a disappointing ending.
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1/10
Waste of screen time.
gonnawinsomething13 August 2023
If you waste your time watching this movie after reading the reviews, its your own fault. First, the movie is so dark in many scenes you cant see what is going on. I hate that. I have no clue why so many movies are made like this. You wait and wait for something to start giving a storyline and it does not happen. The movie drags and drags and drags and is very predictable. Denise Richards acting is horrible like another poster stated. I cant believe I wasted my time waiting for something to happen and make me like this movie. Nope, just another attempt at an overrated horror movie along with so many others.
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1/10
What a stinker
melodyhorney14 August 2023
Wow.. what a waste of time. There's not much in the way of character build up. The acting isn't believable and the storyline is very weak. I have watched many Tubi originals and this one was the worst. How anyone could have rated this a 10 makes me wonder.. did they watch a different movie or were they paid to post a positive review? Or maybe they were one of the cast members. If I was one of the cast members I would be embarrassed to say I was in this movie. I think that Tubi should scrap this movie and pretend it was never made.

I wasted my time, hopefully this review will keep you from wasting your time.
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1/10
Wow!
petecomrie12 August 2023
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.
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2/10
There's bad, and then there's this movie.
maryraymond12330 August 2023
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Spoiler alert! I don't understand this movie at all.

So who gave birth to the boy in the attic? Was it the guy's wife or the maid? And what happened to the first maid? Where is she? And what happened to the second maid? Yes, she was killed, but is her body stashed somewhere.

And who the heck was Sheila?

Also, the acting was bad and Denise Richards really went overboard with the plastic surgery I gave it two stars because when the maid went up to the attic, that was pretty creepy both when she took the sheet off the dummy, and when she saw the dead boy I broke my rule. That is, my rule is to not watch things that are under five stars. However, I did this time. Serves me right I learned my lesson.
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10/10
An engaging film throughout
derbimpeti-2532010 August 2023
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.
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8/10
Pretty good thriller
bobmovies-719842 October 2023
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It was pretty interesting the first watch through. I kept wondering what was going to happen. I wish the ending was better though. Overall, pretty different thriller.. Good for a rainy day. Good to see Ilean Almaguer in more roles. I would say the plot is pretty thin, but the mystery and weirdness of the film keeps you guessing and wondering what's going to happen. The ending had me wondering if the child in the attic was his actual kid or like a creepy wooden doll or something. Well it sucks for the Housekeeper who got buried in the ground at the end. The writing could have been a lot better but overall I enjoyed it.
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10/10
This Movie was absolutely great.
fjdzrpmn13 August 2023
This movie was awesome I believe it was one of the greatest productions of the year. The way that nothing happened at all until the end credits really kept me on the edge of my seat. Im not going to say to much but the acting in this movie really made me think that it was happening right now. And don't even get me started on the sound the "SUSPENSFUL MUSIC CONTINUES" really helped me understand the message this artwork was getting across. This movie i would say really does show you why tubi is free because everyone should have access to this movie. All in all i would highly recommend best movie I've watched in a while.
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10/10
Spooky, weird and flawed
movieguysmiley1 April 2024
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.
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