MOVIE REVIEW: ‘House Manager’ is a well-written thriller with a few avoidable flaws

Omoni Oboli collaborates again with writer Mfon-Abasi Michael Inyang, known for romance films, to deliver the thrilling drama 'The House Manager.' This venture marks a refreshing departure from their usual genre, exploring darker themes of dysfunctional families, a controlling patriarch, and a crime that refuses to remain buried.

The movie begins as a young woman's quest for reparations after her brother, Emeka, suffers a career-ending injury due to a hit-and-run. Driven by the unbearable thought of his dreams being shattered, the female lead, Ifeoma (Oluwabamike Adenibuyan), devises a dangerous plan. Ignoring advice, she infiltrates the household of the man responsible for the accident, Chief Timileyin Lawal (Antar Laniyan), assuming the identity of a widow named Mrs. Judith.

Her objective is to find incriminating evidence to blackmail Chief Lawal into funding Emeka's essential surgery. The Lawal family, at first glance a picture of wealth and harmony, is revealed to be a facade. Beneath the surface lie secrets, infidelity, and disloyalty, making their household a breeding ground for resentment and deception. Ifeoma's investigation uncovers several explosive family secrets, one of which dramatically alters the family's trajectory.

Despite its strengths in delivering a suspenseful plot and exploring complex themes like the devastating consequences of greed and the deceptive nature of appearances, 'The House Manager' is noted to have a few avoidable flaws. However, the film largely exceeds expectations, offering a well-written thriller that keeps the audience engaged.

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Emeka no go play football again?