Movies like The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Cape Fear is a classic in the genre of psychological thrillers that delve into themes of revenge and stalking like The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. A family is tormented by a vengeful ex-convict, and the tension builds as they realize no one is safe from his calculated wrath.

Fatal Attraction is a thrilling ride of obsession and infidelity that will resonate with fans of The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. When a married man's one-night stand turns into a relentless stalker scenario, the lives of the happy family are turned upside down, much like the unsuspecting family in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.

If the deceitful intentions hiding behind an innocent face in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle kept you on edge, Orphan will satisfy that itch. When a couple adopts a nine-year-old girl, they are unaware of the chilling and disturbing secrets she harbors.

For fans of household terror that originates from where you least expect it, The Good Son is a compelling follow-up. The movie explores the unsettling discovery of a mother who realizes that her young son possesses a malevolent and murderous nature.

Single White Female captures the same chilling roommate turned enemy narrative, appealing to those who revel in the unnerving domestic tension found in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. When a woman advertises for a roommate, she unwittingly invites in someone with a sinister agenda to assume her identity and life.

The Crush is a natural next watch for those fascinated by obsessively dangerous relationships portrayed in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. A young girl's infatuation with an older man turns life-threatening in this tale of unrequited love and the perils that come with it.

Unlawful Entry serves up another tale of trust gone terribly wrong with a chilling performance that evokes the same feeling of betrayal as The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. Here, a couple's reliance on a seemingly helpful policeman transforms into terror as he becomes obsessed with them.

Pacific Heights offers the same spine-tingling sense of home invasion and the loss of control over one's personal sanctuary. In this thriller, a couple rents out part of their home to a charming tenant who quickly turns their lives into a psychological nightmare with his menacing behavior.