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 “Nothing new or original comes out of Hollywood these days.” This comment is everywhere, and frankly, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to disagree. Amidst the endless stream of sequels, prequels, and remakes, Disney and Hulu have decided that the world desperately needed a new, direct-to-streaming version of the 1992 thriller, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Because, of course, that’s the movie everyone was clamoring for, right? This new version of Amanda Silver’s original script is directed by Michelle Garza Cervera (Huesera: The Bone Woman) and written by Micah Bloomberg (Sanctuary). While it follows the basic structure of the 1992 film, Bloomberg deserves some credit for introducing a significantly different, albeit far less compelling, main plot. The film’s bland reinterpretation and questionable changes set it apart from its predecessor, but mostly for the wrong reasons. Director: Michelle Garza Cervera Writers: Micah Bloomberg, Amanda Silver Stars: Maika Monroe, Mary Eli...