The Hand That Rocks the Cradle

Good help is hard to find.

5.7/1020251h 45mReleased

HorrorThriller

Suburban couple Caitlin and Miguel hire the seemingly sweet Polly to take care of their newborn baby. But Polly's true motives have little to do with singing lullabies.

Released: Oct 16, 2025

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Maika Monroe

Polly Murphy

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Caitlin Morales

Raúl Castillo

Miguel Morales

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