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The Housemaid: The "Too-Long Stare" Direction That Makes Nina Unreadable

In this exclusive Housemaid behind-the-scenes breakdown, Feig reveals how Amanda Seyfried’s performance as Nina evolved during production—and why Sydney Sweeney’s Millie becomes the audience’s anchor in a scene built entirely on unease and misdirection. Feig walks through shooting the kitchen sequence, discussing how the team used timing, camera placement, and an intentionally “too-long stare” to keep Nina unreadable. From hidden reveals to drawn-out pauses to a strategically comical sound effect, every choice contributes to the uneasy tone that defines the film’s first act. He also explains how humor functions inside the thriller framework, allowing viewers to laugh because they’re uncomfortable. Throughout the conversation, Feig highlights the advantages of shooting largely in order, the importance of multiple performance levels for the edit, and the challenges of adapting a story built on questions rather than answers. With insights into how he collaborates with actors and shapes tension without rehearsals, this breakdown offers a deeper look at the filmmaking craft behind The Housemaid. 0:00 Setting the Scene – Early Ideas for Nina 1:02 Turning Point: The Kitchen Reveal 2:03 Using Pauses, Stares & Sound to Create Unease 3:08 Comedy of Discomfort: Millie’s POV & the Script 4:16 Playing With Ambiguity: Hormones, Horror, or Something Else? 5:36 Directing Performances & Building Layers in the Edit Our Social Media:   / collider   www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com #thehousemaid #paulfeig #collider