Disney is revamping its 1992 thriller, ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,’ with a new remake. The original film told the story of Peyton, a woman seeking revenge on a new mother whose testimony led to her husband’s suicide and Peyton’s miscarriage.
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Peyton infiltrates the woman’s family as the new nanny, seducing the husband and killing anyone who might expose her true motives. The remake stars Maika Monroe as Peyton and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as the mother, with Raúl Castillo playing the husband.
Filming took place earlier this year, and the project is now being fast-tracked through post-production. The aim is to have the movie ready for a high-profile straight-to-streaming Disney+ debut this October.
The remake is directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, who helmed ‘Huesera,’ and features a script by Micah Bloomberg, who worked on ‘Homecoming.’ Ted Field, Michael Schaefer, and Mike Larocca are producing the film.
The original film was directed by Curtis Hanson and starred Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, and Julianne Moore. The remake promises to deliver the same level of suspense and thrills as the original, with Peyton’s vengeful plot taking center stage.
Final Thoughts
Disney’s remake of ‘Rocks the Cradle’ is an exciting addition to the company’s growing slate of thriller movies. Fans of the original film will be eager to see how the remake updates the story and characters, and new viewers will be drawn in by the film’s gripping premise.
Source: Dark Horizons
