Comparison Freshness: Feb 05, 2026
The HousemaidVSThe Shadow's Edge
The Housemaid
HIT
Comparison
Rating
Vote Count
Release Date
Runtime
Budget
Revenue
Genres
🏆 Rating Winner
The Shadow's Edge
HIT
Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
In this cinematic clash of Mystery hits, The Shadow's Edge takes the audience favorite trophy with a +0.1 lead in ratings. However, The Housemaid continues to dominate the cultural conversation when it comes to worldwide collections.
★ 7.1
Audience Rating
★ 7.2
$315,700,000
Box Office
$174,400,000
$35,000,000
Budget
N/A
131 min
Runtime
142 min
Dec 18, 2025
Release Date
Aug 16, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both The Housemaid (7.1) and The Shadow's Edge (7.2) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2025 and 2025), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
Commercial performance tells a story of dominance for The Housemaid, which out-earned The Shadow's Edge by a factor of 1.8x. The Housemaid's massive 2025 run solidified its status as a blockbuster juggernaut, while The Shadow's Edge focused more on niche appeal.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
The contrast between Mystery and Action makes this an interesting study in style. The Housemaid prioritizes broad narrative appeal, creating a engaging experience. On the other hand, The Shadow's Edge is all about visceral spectacle and pacing, leading to a much more adrenaline-fueled narrative.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: It's a split decision. Watch The Shadow's Edge if you prioritize storytelling depth and audience scores. However, if you want a culturally massive event that dominated the conversation (and the box office), The Housemaid is your pick.