Hulu’s new psychological thriller movie might sound a little familiar to fans of ‘90s cinema. “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” is a modern remake of the 1992 flick of the same name, and while it falls into the same pitfalls as many Hollywood redos of favorites from decades gone by (did we need a remake?), It’s got enough chills and slowly ratcheting tension to avoid being a disaster.
There’s nothing in this 2025 spin on the thriller as memorable as Rebecca De Mornay’s deliciously sinister performance in the original, but with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and “It Follows” star Maika Monroe subbed into the lead roles, and sleek (but safe) direction from Michelle Garza Cervera, this new “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” is no snoozer.
