Is The Hand That Rocks the Cradle right for your family?
Movie 1992 110 min
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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Likely present: ViolenceRomance & relationshipsFamily themesHeavy emotional content
The synopsis indicates a psychological thriller with themes of revenge and deception within a family.
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