This series, which quickly became an international phenomenon, consists of the novels The Housemaid (2022), The Housemaid’s Secret (2023), The Housemaid Is Watching (2024), and an additional novella, The Housemaid’s Wedding (2024). 

Each book delves deeper into the characters’ destinies, gradually revealing a world marked by secrets, manipulation, and psychological tension.

The first volume, on which the film is based, tells the story of Millie, a young woman with a troubled past who wants to start over. She accepts a job as a housemaid for a wealthy family, and at first everything seems like the perfect opportunity: a safe place to live, a steady income, and the hope of a new beginning. 

However, as the days go by, Millie realizes that the elegance and good manners of the Winchester family hide dark truths. Strange behavior, strict rules, and unpredictable reactions turn the ideal job into a psychological nightmare.

The sequels — The Housemaid’s Secret and The Housemaid Is Watching — expand the universe created by the author and explore the consequences of Millie’s choices, introducing new characters, new conflicts, and new secrets. 

In each volume, the author maintains suspense through unexpected twists and by emphasizing the social tensions between the privileged and the vulnerable. 

The novella The Housemaid’s Wedding offers fans additional insight into the characters’ lives, rounding out the story on an emotional note.

The film adaptation promises to capture the essence of the original novel. Sydney Sweeney masterfully portrays Millie, bringing to life the character’s fragility, courage, and inner turmoil. 

The cast also includes Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins, who contribute to the intensity and complexity of the story. 

Filming, which took place in New Jersey between January and March 2025, highlights the contrast between the apparent luxury of the Winchester family and the dark reality hidden behind closed doors.

The Housemaid is shaping up to be a gripping adaptation that preserves the tense atmosphere of the novels. Themes of manipulation, deceptive appearances, and psychological fragility are present in both the books and the film, illustrating that a perfect world is not always what it seems. 

The book series complements the film, offering a broader and deeper perspective on Millie’s story, making The Housemaid a complex experience—both literary and cinematic.

The novels are available in Romania at Bookzone Publishing House.

The Housemaid will premiere in Romanian cinemas on January 2, 2026.

Prorom also will release The Housemaid in: Slovakia (on December 25, 2025), Bulgaria (on December 26, 2025), Hungary (on January 8, 2026) and Czech Republic (on January 15, 2026).

Here are some of them:

DEADLINE, Pete Hammond:

“Channing Tatum & Kirsten Dunst Triumph In Incredible Real-Life Story That Becomes One Of 2025’s Best Movies”
“It is the role of a lifetime for Tatum, who delivers a performance of charm and complexity playing an exceptionally smart and inventive veteran being tossed aside now… This is a perfect role for Tatum, who most recently charmed in Dog and The Lost City, both proving his box office prowess. Here he takes it to new levels playing a flawed and complicated man, in real trouble, but one we root for no matter what. It is one of those roles where after you see it you cannot imagine another actor doing it as well.” 

“(Dunst) is an actress who seems incapable of a false note, and she and Tatum have the magic, a chemistry you can’t fake that makes this impossible situation all the more heartbreaking.” 

VARIETY, Peter Debruge:

“It’s the through-the-roof chemistry between the two leads that makes the film worthy of repeat viewing. Tatum affected swagger has eased into a natural confidence, while Dunst brings just the right amount of wariness to a woman who’s devoted to her kids and devout in her faith.”

THE WRAP, Steve Pond:

“It’s easier to shrug off that string of felonies if the felon is played by the effortlessly charming Tatum, who somehow gets us to believe he’s just a little misguided.”

“Roofman” has it both ways; it’s funny and foreboding, sweet and troubling, light on its feet but with an inescapable undertone of uneasiness, even dread.”

VARIETY, Brent Lang:

“Indeed, “Roofman” toggles between showing the joy of Manchester’s heists, as well as the tragic consequences of his criminality, allowing Tatum and Dunst to chart expansive emotional arcs in performances that are sure to be talked about throughout awards season.

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, Scott Feinberg:

“a career-best turn from Tatum, who hasn’t had a showcase of this quality since 2014’s Foxcatcher, and who makes a strong case for a best actor Oscar nomination, which would be his first-ever recognition from the Academy. Dunst, too, is worthy of a serious look in the best supporting actress Oscar contest, in which she was previously nominated for 2021’s The Power of the Dog.”

MR. WILL WONG, Nicholas Proteous:

“Roofman succeeds as a comedy, a romance, a moving story of found family, and an unpredictable crime saga. It’s a brilliant and surprising genre mashup for Cianfrance, and a worthy addition to your list of must-sees at this year’s Festival.”

“Tatum, as Jeffrey Manchester, is one of the most entertaining characters in recent memory.”

THE TORONTO SUN, Mark Daniell:

“‘Roofman’ is the type of movie that people who enjoy a night out at the cinema are really going to dig. Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst looked like they had a ball making this. Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time — this is the perfect fall movie.”

NEXT BEST PICTURE, Ema Sasic:

“ROOFMAN plays into all of Channing Tatum’s strengths: His charm, comedy chops, athleticism and sincere on-screen presence. Once Kirsten Dunst enters the picture, Derek Cianfrance hits us with another romance that builds lovingly, until hard truths hit hard in the end” 

IN SESSION FILM, Shadan Larki:

“Channing Tatum is the best he's ever been in ROOFMAN. This feels like the performance he's been waiting to give his whole career.”

Prorom is releasing Roofman in Romania (on October 10), Bulgaria (October 10), Hungary (on November 27) and Czech Republic & Slovakia (on October 9).

The film is based on the true story of the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, an American woman who was allegedly possessed by a demonic entity. 

The plot revolves around two priests, Theophilus Riesinger (Al Pacino) and Joseph Steiger (Dan Stevens), who must overcome their differences and work together to perform a series of dangerous exorcisms on Emma to save her soul. 

The Ritual is inspired by the 1935 book Begone Satan!, which has been at the center of faith-based debate for nearly a century. The original account of the events went on to inspire The Exorcist book and William Friedkin’s famed 1973 film.

The Ritual is an authentic portrayal of Emma Schmidt, an American woman whose demonic possession case remains the most thoroughly documented exorcism in American history.

Ashley Greene, Patricia Heaton, Abigail Cowen and Ritchie Montgomery also star in director David Midell's feature that hits theaters this month.

Prorom is releasing The Ritual in Romania (on May 30), Bulgaria (June 6), Hungary (on July 3) and Czech Republic & Slovakia (on July 10).

Currently in post-production for a 2026 release, the drama retells the true story of a youngster raised by ostriches in the Sahara.

The Desert Child follows Maistre’s hit Autumn and the Black Jaguar, which grossed $30M at the international box office, and upcoming release Moon The Panda, which hits French and Eastern Europe cinemas this April.

Moon the Panda will be released in Hungary (on April 10), Romania (on April 11), Czech Republic and Slovakia (on April 24) by Prorom.

„Over the years, our local audiences have truly fallen in love with Gilles de Maistre’s movies. So we are very happy that after Mia and The White Lion, The Wolf and The Lion and Autumn And The Black Jaguar, we can soon enchant children and adults alike with The Desert Child” says Axel Böhm, Co-Managing Director at Prorom.

As with most of Maistre’s previous features, which also include The Wolf and the Lion and Mia and the White Lion, the The Desert Child involves working with children and real-life animals, in this case ostriches and young Fennec foxes.

Prorom released all of this titles in Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia with a combined box-office of over $1.8M (source: box-officemojo.com).

The Desert Child is produced by StudioCanal and Catherine Camborde at Mai-Juin Productions, a Mediawan company. StudioCanal is handling international sales and will also release the film theatrically in France.

Source: Deadline.com.

Image©2025 - Mai Juin Productions – StudioCanal – Umedia Production.

Based on the short story by Stephen King and produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Saw), The Monkey is a new journey into dark worlds from Longlegs writer and director Osgood Perkins.

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. 

Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Prorom released The Monkey in Romania and Bulgaria (on March 7), Hungary (on February 27), Czech Republic, Sloavakia, Serbia, Slovenia and Croatia (on February 20).

The long-awaited film adaptation of Katja Brandis' bestselling series impresses with stunning visual effects and a gripping story!

At first glance, Carag looks like an ordinary boy, but behind his bright eyes lies an incredible secret: Carag is a shapeshifter. He grew up in the wilderness as a puma and now lives in his human form in the world of people.

It's only when Carag is accepted into Clearwater High, a secret boarding school for Woodwalkers like him, that he feels a sense of belonging. He quickly finds friends in Holly, a cheeky red squirrel, and Brandon, a shy bison. And Carag is going to need those friends-because the world of the Woodwalkers is full of mysteries and dangers.

Adventure, friendship, and transformation await in this captivating cinema adaptation of the bestselling series by Katja Brandis. 

Prorom is distributing the movie in cinemas from Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia.