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Hand That Rocks the Cradle Remake Leads Hulu as Reviews Skew Negative

The remake trades the original’s setup for a darker, bloodier approach that spotlights its stars.

Overview

  • The film premiered October 22 exclusively on Hulu and rose to the top of the service’s movie chart, according to Collider.
  • Early reception trends negative, with roughly 45–50% on Rotten Tomatoes and mid-50s on Metacritic, and some reviews likening it to TV-movie fare.
  • Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Maika Monroe headline the cast, with Michelle Garza Cervera directing the reimagining.
  • Reporting notes a loose overhaul of the 1992 backstory to emphasize contemporary themes, with the team saying they approached it as its own film.
  • Coverage highlights graphic, bloody violence consistent with its R rating, while many critics praise the central performances.