An IndieWire review of the TIFF film "The Housewife" said Naomi Watts delivers a stunning performance. The review noted the film is the feature debut of director Ben Shirinian and first‑time screenwriter Alyssa Hill, and described the story as a chilling look at evil hidden in ordinary American life. It also criticized the cast and script as uneven and overly complex.
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Fans of Naomi Watts would note that critics are highlighting her performance as a standout element of the film.
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- The IndieWire review said Naomi Watts stuns in her role.
- The review identified the film as director Ben Shirinian's feature debut and Alyssa Hill's first screenplay.
- The review described the story as an inherently chilling tale of evil hiding within ordinary American life.
- The review criticized the cast and script as uneven and connecting too many dots.
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