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The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Name: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1992
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Madeline Zima

Taste attributes: dramathrillerdisasterunsavouryheavyrealisticlineargrittyemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipdeep rivalryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardyunderdog triumphs

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

Boxlist takeA serious, dark thriller, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

6.9 /10

TMDB · 618 votes

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Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
Pace: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

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Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

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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