The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992)
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Reviews Counted:31
Fresh:17
Rotten:14
Average Rating:5.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Rebecca De Mornay stars as a nanny with an evil agenda in this psychological thriller directed by Curtis Hanson (L.A. CONFIDENTIAL). When her new obstetrician Dr. Mott (John DeLancie), touches... [More]
Starring: Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson
Director: Curtis Hanson
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Reviews for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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De Mornay seems to have found her true vocation playing the nanny from hell, but while the ensuing thrills may well be enjoyed by many, anyone with offspring of their own would be wise to stay away. Full Review |
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This jovially sinister, middle-class morality tale-cum-horror show is predictable, implausible and fiendishly entertaining. Full Review |
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A low-key thriller that will make baby boomers double-check the references of any prospective nanny. Full Review |
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Curtis Hanson's direction and Amanda Silver's screenplay are both models of no-flab craft and intelligence, and all the actors (who also include Ernie Hudson and Julianne Moore) are believable from the first frame to the last. Full Review |
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Scary premise of mad sitter vs mother and child...effective.
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Touted as Fatal Attraction for the 1990s, this well-directed thrille (by Curtis Hanson) also features a blonde sociopath, except that the terror in of the family in this yarn is from within. Full Review |
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As the film progresses, malicious schemes and loony excesses are combined, with Hanson's self-conscious direction rendering one particularly sensational murder even more implausible. Full Review |
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4/5 |
Great suspense thriller.
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Hanson creates the occasionally effective shock effect to satisfy those who want to squeal in mock fright. More often the devices he uses are such tired tricks... to create the illusion of suspense that can't be sustained. Full Review |
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Lots of Fun, Lots of thrills
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De Mornay at her diabolical best.
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Samuel L. Jackson Rocks the Cradle
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