
The Sixth Sense(1999)
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.


“Trust is her weapon. Innocence her opportunity. Revenge her only desire.”
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.

Annabella Sciorra
Claire Bartel

Rebecca De Mornay
Mrs. Mott / Peyton Flanders

Matt McCoy
Michael Bartel

Ernie Hudson
Solomon

Madeline Zima
Emma Bartel

Julianne Moore
Marlene Craven

John de Lancie
Dr. Victor Mott
Kevin Skousen
Marty Craven

Mitchell Laurance
Lawyer
Jane Jones
Woman in Park
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a drama, thriller film released in 1992 exploring themes of rage and hate, loss of loved one, nanny, destroy, family's daily life, infant. Directed by Curtis Hanson, it stars Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy. 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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