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The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
Release Year: 1992
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Curtis Hanson
Writer: Amanda Silver
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications, Nomura Babcock & Brown
Genre: Drama, Horror Film, Mystery Film, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: childlessness, desire to have children, destroy, family's daily life, frightened, infant, kids, loss of loved one, malice, nanny, rage and hate, suspenseful
Story
Peyton Flanders (Rebecca De Mornay), seeking revenge against Claire Bartel (Annabella Sciorra) whom she blames for her miscarriage and husband's death, applies to be the nanny of Claire's newborn. Under the guise of a sweet and caring caretaker, Peyton aims to destroy Claire's family from within. As Claire begins to suspect Peyton's true intentions, she must fight against Peyton's calculated deception before it's too late.
Summary
Directed by Curtis Hanson in 1992, 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle' is a suspenseful psychological thriller that explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and maternal obsession. The film follows Peyton Flanders, a seemingly perfect nanny who harbors a deep-seated malice towards Claire Bartel, the mother she cares for. Through her role as a nanny, Peyton seeks to dismantle Claire's family and replace her in their lives. As the tension builds, so does the suspense, culminating in a chilling climax that reveals Peyton's true intentions.
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