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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

1992, Movie, R, 110 mins

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This jovially sinister, middle-class morality tale-cum-horror show is predictable, implausible and fiendishly entertaining. Rebecca De Mornay plays Peyton, the seemingly perfect live-in nanny for a prosperous Seattle couple (Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy) and their young daughter (Madeline Zima). Little do they know Peyton has an axe to grind -- literally. Read the complete review for The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
Year: 1992
Rated R

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Cast
Annabella Sciorra: Claire Bartel
Rebecca De Mornay: Peyton Flanders
Matt McCoy: Michael Bartel
Ernie Hudson: Solomon
Julianne Moore: Marlene
Madeline Zima: Emma Bartel

 

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