Maika Monroe is poised to embark on a sinister journey as a nanny par excellence. Following her stellar performance in the horror sensation 'Longlegs,' she has graced the lead role in 20th Century Studios' chilling reboot of 'The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.' Michelle Garza Cervera, a directorial force to be reckoned with, helms this feature, produced by the formidable trio of Ted Field, Michael Schaefer, and Mike Larocca under their esteemed banner, Department M.
This project, a reimagining of the 1992 psychological thriller originally helmed by Curtis Hanson and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures, promises to upend expectations. Rebecca De Mornay's iconic portrayal of a deranged widow, driven by her grief over the loss of her child, infiltrating a family as their nanny with sinister intentions, will be given a fresh lease of terror by Monroe. The original film saw Annabella Sciorra shine as the mother, and this reincarnation promises to be just as intense.
Cervera, the visionary behind the critically acclaimed body horror masterpiece 'Huesera,' brings her unique sensibilities to this project. 'Huesera,' which she co-wrote and directed, chronicled the harrowing tale of a woman's pregnancy and motherhood, twisted by supernatural forces, leaving audiences breathless. Its premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival saw it sweep the Best New Narrative Director and Nora Ephron Award, garnering accolades worldwide and racking up 17 nominations at the Mexican Academy's Ariel Awards, including Best First Feature, Original Screenplay, Makeup, and Special Effects.
Monroe, who has cemented her status as a modern horror icon over the past decade with her stints in intelligent and elevated thrillers, particularly within the indie sphere, is the perfect fit for this reimagined role. From her breakthrough in David Robert Mitchell's 'It Follows' to her co-starring turn in Adam Wingard's 'The Guest' and leading the charge in Chloe Okuno's 'Watcher' in 2022, Monroe has consistently delivered spine-tingling performances.
This summer, she starred alongside Nicolas Cage in Oz Perkins' 'Longlegs,' a Neon release that has grossed over $108 million worldwide, hailed as one of the most successful indie horror films of the past decade. Now, she prepares to delve into the subversive fairytale '100 Nights of Hero' alongside Emma Corrin, further solidifying her reign as the queen of contemporary horror.
Monroe is represented by WME and Entertainment 360, while Cervera boasts representation from WME, Grandview, and Hirsch Wallerstein. Micah Bloomberg, the screenwriter behind this chilling adaptation and creator of Prime Video's 'Homecoming' as well as the Margaret Qualley-led thriller 'Sanctuary,' is represented by UTA and Sloss Law. Together, they forge a terrorizing tale that promises to rock the cradle of horror once more.
