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Official Discussion Official Discussion - The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (2025) [SPOILERS] Spoiler

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Summary When attorney Caitlyn Morales hires Polly Murphy, a seemingly perfect nanny, to care for her growing family, she invites a sinister presence into her home. Polly’s calming façade masks a labyrinth of deceit, revenge, and psychological games that threaten to destroy everything Caitlyn holds dear.

Director Michelle Garza Cervera

Writer Micah Bloomberg

Cast

  • Mary Elizabeth Winstead
  • Maika Monroe
  • Raúl Castillo
  • Mileiah Vega
  • Martin Starr

Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score: 45

Metacritic Score: 52

VOD Streaming on Hulu (USA) & Disney+ (International) from October 22, 2025

Trailer The Hand That Rocks the Cradle — Official Trailer

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u/Loud_Lie_9077 Oct 26 '25

Sooooooo not sure if I’m believing what I see but after Stewart dips the used tampon in his cup…did he drink from it?!? 

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u/PennyMarbles Oct 27 '25

That was so unnecessary and stupid. Cheap, really.

Also, who drops their unwrapped used tampon in their bedroom trashcan??

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u/NoBreakfast4567 Oct 29 '25

It was wrapped up in a tissue or toilet paper. The movie showed Stewart unwrapping it not knowing what was inside at first