The Maid (2005) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated Not Rated | Threatrical Aug 18, 2005 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 33m
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The Maid Plot Synopsis:

"Every year, for thirty days during the lunar seventh month, the Chinese believe that the gates of hell are thrown open. Vengeful spirits or hungry ghosts wander among the living, seeking revenge and justice before the gates of hell are closed again for another year." The eighteen years old Rosa Dimaano arrives in Singapore from Philippines to give support to her family working as a maid in the house of the artists of a Chinese opera troupe Mr. and Mrs. Teo on the first day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar. She is welcomed by the family and introduced to their friends and their retarded son Ah-Soon. Later, Mrs. Teo advises her about their beliefs and how the dead should be respected and honored along the seventh month. However, Rosa sweeps their offer on the sidewalk breaking a basic rule and offending the spirits, and she is haunted by ghosts everywhere. When Ah-Soon calls her Esther Santos and she finds some belongings of the unknown Esther in the house, she discloses a dark and scary secret about the past of her masters.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: "Every year, for thirty days during the lunar seventh month, the Chinese believe that the gates of hell are thrown open...

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Official Trailer

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The Maid Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 93 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Sub-Genres:  Asian
Directors: Kelvin Tong
Stars: Alessandra de Rossi, Huifang Hong, Benny Soh, Zhenwei Guan, Mohd Haizad Bin Imram … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Aug 18, 2005
Language: English, Teochew, Filipino, Tagalog
Country: Singapore
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Maid Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 18, 2005
Writers: Kelvin Tong
Producers: Pui Yin Chan, Titus Ho, Sock Leng Ling, Saw Yam Seah, Daniel Yun
Editors: Lawrence Ang, Hwee Ling Low

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