The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
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.
The premise centers on a dangerous nanny threatening a newborn, creating fear, suspense, and potentially disturbing behavior. Horror elements appear to be a major force in shaping the experience, but the film could also be marketed as a psychological thriller/drama; fear is central, though not necessarily equal to other dominant genres.
Best for viewers looking for a scary, psychological, slow-burning and low-gore horror movie.
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