The Wrong Housemaid

The Wrong Housemaid (2026)



6.0 2026 85 min —

Director: David DeCoteau

Cast: April Hale, Demetris Owens Jr., Grace Field, Matthew Pohlkamp, Jihad Brent

Thriller
Ten years after escaping her abusive husband, Mona believed she’d built an unbreakable fortress of calm for herself and her teenage daughter, Denise—complete with fresh names and hidden pasts. That carefully constructed world crumbles, however, the moment a quiet, unassuming housemaid steps through their front door. What starts as a simple hire soon turns into a psychological siege, as the maid’s innocent facade peels away to reveal a master manipulator who methodically dismantles every shield they’ve raised, turning their sanctuary into a trap with no visible exit.

More About This Film

The Wrong Housemaid is a Lifetime mystery thriller about Mona and her teenage daughter Denise, who have spent years living under carefully constructed new identities after escaping Mona's violent former husband. Their attempt at a quiet life is disrupted when a seemingly ordinary housemaid enters their home.

April Hale, Grace Field and Demetris Owens Jr. lead the central family story, with Vivica A. Fox and Michael Paré in supporting roles. The film uses the domestic thriller format to build suspense around trust, identity and the danger of allowing a stranger into an apparently safe environment.

  • Directed by David DeCoteau.
  • Written by Adam Rockoff, Jeffrey Schenck and Peter Sullivan.
  • Produced by Hybrid and Lifetime.
  • April Hale stars as Mona and Grace Field plays Renee.
  • Released as a Lifetime television movie on August 28, 2026.

Where to Watch

The Wrong Housemaid is a Lifetime television movie with digital availability varying by territory.