Trailer Drops for Hulu's The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Remake
Hulu has unveiled the first trailer for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, a modern reimagining of the 1992 psychological thriller, ahead of its October 22, 2025 premiere. The new official look spotlights two genre icons—Maika Monroe (Longlegs) as a seemingly perfect nanny whose presence begins to warp the lives of a young family, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead (10 Cloverfield Lane) co-starring as the increasingly suspicious mother. The footage also confirms a slick, Los Angeles–set update that apparently leans into slow-burn tension over jump scares.
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Directed by Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera: The Bone Woman), the remake reframes the original’s cat-and-mouse dynamic with fresh character names and backstories while preserving the core threat of an intruder who insinuates herself into a vulnerable household. The trailer teases watchful POV shots and the creeping realization that the family’s “help” has an agenda—one that’s surely going to spark some chaos before it comes to a screeching halt.
If the trailer holds, Cradle could land as a crisp, character-driven entry in Hulu’s fall slate, anchored by two leads who know their way around genre tension. The question now is how far the film will push its domestic dread and whether its small, sharp choices can keep audiences intrigued until the final reveal on October 22.
You can check out the official trailer for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, included below.
