Thriller,Drama
United States of America
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 1992 psychological thriller directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Rebecca De Mornay as Peyton Flanders, the nanny who becomes a threat to a suburban family. Annabella Sciorra plays Claire Bartel, the mother of the family who hires Peyton to take care of her newborn while her husband, Michael (Matt McCoy), works as a successful advertising executive.
Peyton is initially portrayed as a warm and kindhearted individual who quickly becomes indispensable to the Bartels. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Peyton has a sinister agenda. She's not just interested in being a nanny; she's out for revenge against Claire, with whom she shares a complicated past.
As the tension between the two women grows, Peyton's true nature is revealed through a series of increasingly devastating events. She frames Claire for drug use, causes her husband to doubt her loyalty, and even seduces him in a bid to replace Claire as the family's matriarch.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a classic thriller that keeps its audience on the edge of their seats with its clever plot twists and unsettling atmosphere. It's a film that explores the darker side of human emotions and the lengths people will go to achieve their desired outcome.
