The Hand that Rocks the Cradle Movie Review 1992

DeMornay is Peyton Flanders, the nanny from hell, in an otherwise predictable thriller. Sciorra's role is a thankless one as pregnant and unbelievably naive Claire Bartel, who unwittingly starts a horrific chain of events when she levels charges of molestation ogainst her obstetrician. Transparent plot preys on the worst fears of viewers, and doesn't offer anything innovative or new. See this one for DeMornay's Jekyll and Hyde performance.

Distribution

Hollywood Pictures Home Video, Fairmont Bldg. 526, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91505-9842, Phone: (818)562-3560

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 110 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Psycho-Thriller, Top Grossing Films of 1992, Family Ties, Nannies & Governesses, Yuppie Nightmares

Screenplay

Amanda Silver

Cast

Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Julianne Moore, Madeline Zima, John de Lancie, Mitchell Laurance

Cinematography

Robert Elswit

Director

Curtis Hanson

Music

Graeme Revell

Producer

Interscope Comm.

Awards

MTV Movie Awards 1992: Villain (De Mornay).