The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

1992 · 110 min · EN · R · 6.9 (1,018 votes)
Dir. Curtis Hanson · Starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima, Julianne Moore · Music Graeme Revell

Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.

DramaThriller

A suburban family chooses seemingly sweet Peyton Flanders as their newborn's nanny. Only much later does the infant's mother, Claire Bartel, realize Peyton's true intentions -- to destroy Claire and replace her in the family. The nail-biting suspense builds quickly in this chilling psychological thriller about deception and bitter revenge.

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This film delivers a chilling, propulsive descent into domestic terror. It's a tense, unsettling experience, masterfully building dread as a seemingly perfect facade crumbles. Expect a predatory atmosphere of psychological manipulation and vengeful obsession, making for an anxiety-inducing watch.

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