Reception
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle opened on January 10, 1992 and grossed $7,675,016 in its opening weekend, bringing Hook down to #2 from its 4-week triumph at #1. The film lasted at #1 for four consecutive weeks, then was upended by Medicine Man. By the end of its run, the film earned a domestic total of $88,036,683. It was also placed at 24 in Bravo's special 30 Even Scarier Movie Moments.
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