Review of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) by Eclectic E — 16 Jun 2007

Creepy, makes you think twice about live in nannies.

This review of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) was written by Eclectic E on 16 Jun 2007.

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle has generally received positive reviews.

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