What a great greenhouse! There’s a quote from the now-defunct Movieline Magazine that I’ve had pinned up on my bulletin board for over twenty years now which reads, “It is always fascinating to learn how an actress came to play a role in which she is so perfect for the part that you can’t imagine anyone else ever having been considered.”  Well, the same can be said for houses, and it especially holds true for The Hand That Rocks the Cradle house – I honestly can’t imagine any other residence ever having been considered for the Bartel home. My mom lives on Yakima too–across the street from this house! I gasped when Annabella Sciorra punched Rebecca deMornay not out of fear, but because no one in their right mind would risk damaging that quarter-sawn oak table and hutch in the dining room!!! There are so many beautiful old houses here in North Tacoma. .-= Handy Man, Crafty Woman´s last blog ..Shed Ramp =-. It contains 4 bedrooms and 2.25 bathrooms. My best friend actually lives in the house. This is a movie I will never forget. I really enjoyed this one! I was a teenager when this movie came and, boy, it was creepy. That staircase reminds of me of the white staircase in Pratical Magic. She quotes from the poem The Hand That Rocks the Cradle by William Ross Wallace: " The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." Its title is taken from an 18th century poem. Amazingly enough, I didn’t actually remember the Mott home from the one time I viewed the movie almost two … I lived there for four years (1994-1998) and it was a great house. Julia loved the movie! .-= Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..Thank You- Mr Columbus =-. etc. I saw that movie when I was a kid, so I don’t really remember much about it. .-= Nathalie´s last blog ..Tips and Tricks for a Bathroom Fix Part 2- Architectural Elements =-. God. The biggest mistakes you never noticed in The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992). And the porch…etc. I like it better painted white too. . down the street. Side note: I didn’t even notice Sarah’s post until after I wrote mine. The 1996 remake of “Fear” showcases another great scary movie house. Oh, I love this house and the movie too! Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. Marlene discovers Mrs. Mott's identity, but before she can get in touch with Claire, Mrs. Mott tricks her into going into the greenhouse, where she is killed by the falling glass ceiling when she swings the door open. I saw Rebecca DeMornay often. . The house is very beautiful and big. It seems like that playground scene is shot at 2 different schools in the neighborhood–Washington at 25th and Proctor and then the little primary school (grades K-3…Mary Lyon?) It’s nice that the house is very much the same. I watched Rosemary’s Baby (for the first time) this weekend and thought of your site. Oops! Great house, but too bad they painted everything white, as in the stunning (and huge!) Even more amazing to me is the fact that the home pictured above wasn’t actually the producer’s first choice for the filming of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle. what a house! For one thing, we've seen many thrillers that lacked realism while some were not thrilling at all. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle is a very solid thriller thanks to naturalism and realism. I hang my head in shame. Pause. I remember watching this movie when I was younger and was way more in love with the house than the movie. , Wow so glad you put this house on your website I like it white better as well but thanks for the current pic =D !! The residence has been painted a different color since that time and there is a quite a bit more foliage surrounding the property now, but otherwise it is still completely recognizable. =-. after poor Gina Davis and Alec Baldwin bite the big one. super creepy! The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) R | 110 min | Drama , Thriller After her humiliated husband kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against a woman and her family. Add more and vote on your favourites! Welcome to the 91st Metamorphosis Monday! It was one of my favourite!! Period. It exists, in the village of E. Topsham, VT (My sister lives there), but the “transformed” house, with that weird outdoor wall and gray stuff, does not. We’ll start with The Hand that Rocks the Cradle, and next week, I’ll break down Fear. This was a beautiful house. Great house! I have always loved “The Hand that Rocks the Cradle”, and would frequently pause the movie to study the exterior and interior. Near Mint. Whoa. Thanks for the great pics. I remember the movie! Well, I never saw the movie because it seemed a little too spooky for me, but I do love the house shots! The Hand That Rocks The Cradle came out in the year 1992, and it was one of about ten different psychological thrillers that came out within the span of about twelve months. .-= Lisa´s last blog ..When one really needs to just FALL ON THE FLOOR =-. One of my favorite things about G**gle maps is to check out houses. Oh wow, I just remembered how much I love this movie!!!! I love it when real life details like that are included in a script! =-. Also originally there was no greenhouse on the property, but after the filming the owner liked it so much they left it for her and it was still there when my ex was there (this was back in 1998). Even cooler still is the fact that there is a scene in the movie in which Michael calls 911 and says to the police, “We live at 808 Yakima”, which is the home’s actual address. I also liked the house in Pacific Heights. I just love her. She sure doesn’t do enough. What a gorgeous house! She shared stories about the filming. but I could see the green house. - We'll be right down. I would love to live in a place like this. The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is a beyond silly nineties thriller to its very core. Graeme Revell - The Hand That Rocks the Cradle … Main Title (The Home) Get this album or track at: 2:54: 2. And I was enjoying every second of it. .-= Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top´s last blog ..Halloween Mantel =-. But it's an entertaining one as well. “De Mornay was born in Santa Rosa, California. Great post! It was far scarier watching Annabella Sciorra mishandle her asthma inhaler over and over and lay there gasping! I love seeing the inside. That movie still gives me the creeps, Rebecca De Mornay, like Anthony Hopkins, will forever freak me out because of their iconic roles. .-= Heather Collins´s last blog ..Free to wait a while =-. . Pause. The colors, though varied, would be duller, more earth-toned (ochre, dark green, brown, dark red). .-= Karena´s last blog ..Into the Light & A Surprise Giveaway Coming Up This Week =-. By the time we reached the climax, the movie became a full-blown slasher flick. 10. Everyone wants to see “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” house! The house itself was and is very beautiful. The movie was filmed almost entirely on location at this gorgeous old home in Tacoma, Washington. LOL. Great job! Thanks for the tour again, annd agree liked the house better in white! And the scariest part is, when we play hide and seek in the basement! Where is that house located? The house did look better in white. After seeing the movie it always gives me the creeps to go there. Wow! The original music score was composed by Graeme Revell. I’ll have to add it to the Netflix queue, just to get a closer look at that house. Art by Karena I paused the movie over 20 times just to get a good look at the kitchen! Categories Houses Onscreen, In the Movies. I grew up in Tacoma and my ex-husband once worked for a landscaping company that did a job at this house. I was reminiscing about the old days and decided to look things up about this house. LOL I’m a total chicken when it comes to scary movies…like suspence but can’t watch the really scary ones. I used to live there and my husband and I would walk through those streets and pick out our favorites…the “10 Things” topped my list…but I am a sucker for baby yellow painted homes. .-= Melanie {The Tiny Tudor} ´s last blog ..Haunted Historic Cleveland Tour =-. Keep scrolling to compare how it looked onscreen to how it looks today! Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Graeme Revell - The Hand That Rocks The Cradle at Discogs. Marlene is killed after being stabbed by multiple pieces of glass. I visited Tacoma and took some pictures of this house in 1994. D… What was her reply? The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) Music By. Haha "Five and change." or. I’ll have to bike down there and take a look. I have watched it over and over. Loved that house. Marlene demands to know where Claire is and Peyton lies telling Marlene that Claire is in the greenhouse. Oh. – only the scrunchies & characters’ bangs give the game away. . We were in Tacoma a few months back and I surely wish I had known this house was here ~ I would have loved to have driven by! I can’t believe the daughter is all grown up. Plot [edit | edit source]. Oh, well. I’ve learned that the subject of mothers can stir up a whole potluck of emotions, bringing warm memories for some and sadness to others. Hand That Rocks The Cradle Script [TV] Good Morning. Thank you so much for all of the great pictures. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Dr. Mott’s House From “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle”, the Stratford family home in the 1999 teen comedy, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle filming locations, “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” House in Washington, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle House | Tacoma Vintage Homes, Dr. Mott’s House From “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” | IAMNOTASTALKER. And it’s an awesome house–just beautiful. Create New Account. Get this album or track at: 2:58: 3. 502 people like this. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is a 1992 American psychological thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson, and starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, and Julianne Moore.Its plot follows the pregnant wife of a Seattle obstetrician who kills himself after he is accused of sexual misconduct by his patients. HTRTC has it all. Hi! .-= beth´s last blog ..Bamboo shades and white curtains =-. The actual Amityville Horror house is truly stunning. Great post! Complete your Graeme Revell collection. I was too busy hiding behind my hands that I hardly noticed the house. A 5 bedroom Dutch Colonial, though the 1970’s decor of the time was pretty… well, 1970’s. .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Scared of saws =-. My dad was telling me about how cool it was to watch the do the greenhouse scene and replacing all the real glass with movie glass. L… The town is unimaginably quaint, but, if you ever go there…which you should, given its beauty, don’t expect the locals to be too forthcoming about “Flatlanders” poking around their town looking for movie sites! ...This original version provided an excellent if fairly young view of The Smiths and their music., produced by Troy Tate and entitled "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle". .-= Marie´s last blog ..Blog Award and Gift Raffle at Maries Maison =-. .-= Alison Agnew´s last blog ..autumn decor =-. .-= Vicki @ In The Sandbox Comic Strip´s last blog ..Fundraising =-. Hi Julia, I remember when this movie came out…it looked really scary…so I avoided it! I just found this on her, plus she lived with Tom Cruise for 2 1/2 years after Risky Business and was married to Ryan O’Neal and Leigh Taylor Young’s son Patrick and has two young daughters by him. (I don’t get rid of the VHS tapes until I have it on DVD.) It really seemed to be an extra “character” in the movie. The film was directed by Curtis Hanson, starring Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, and Matt McCoy.The original music score was composed by Graeme Revell. Wow… I love this movie! Peyton Flanders seemed to be the perfect nanny, but secretly she was out to wreck the lives of the family she was supposed to be helping. Thankssss. On a celebrity-sighting side-note – While doing some grocery shopping this past Sunday afternoon, I happened to run into actress Kimmy Robertson, who played Cathy in fave movie Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead. Rebecca deMornay was scary-creepy. I’ve been waiting for this post! Unless its been repainted (which it probably has by now) there is still someovie blood on the fence between the backyard and the parking lot. Love this! If you need me, I’ll be rewatching “What Lies Beneath” for a glimpse at the dining room As it is often said, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” A Sensitive Subject. Peyton then empties out all of Claire's asthma inhalers in another attempt to kill her. I love the house from The Good Son with Macauley Culkin:). I’m NOT an opponent of 80’s-90’s white in decor at ALL (some of my fondest memories are from that era) but when it comes to Victorians, I’m a stickler! Have a great one! It was really cool to see both homes about one of my favorite movies. She certainly made an impression in her role as evil disguised as a nanny. This house is one I would love to have. My. .-= Kim @ Everything Etsy´s last blog ..Etsypreneurcom — An uplifting & helpful community =-. When Rebecca de Mornay lost the role of Tinkerbell in Hookto Julia Roberts, she took this one instead. I’m sure the owners are used to it, anyway. I am so glad you highlighted it today! The Hand That Rocks the Cradle is the cycle at its worst. I don’t know why I love this house so much, but I do…. That way, I don’t have to watch the movie to know what happens. Victorian in “Pacific Heights”, mentioned by Tami, who also wondered about the house in “Beetlejuice”, painted a hideous grey-fleck, pseudo granite by Catherine O’Hara*** Knowing that Claire suffers from asthma, Mrs. Mott empties all of Claire's inhalers and takes Joey out for a walk. But it is a beautiful house nonetheless. Interesting how well the kitchen stands the test of time (except the dishwasher!) Also married to Leonard Cohen or Cohan. Ive never been to this site before but I could leave some pictures from the old days if you want. Nice house Julia! The cable network is in the early stages of developing an adaptation of The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Remember when they went to her house and they went into her nursery and she had the very same wall paper border? My older sister and her best friend saw it in the theatre and came back raving about it. After reading this post- I thought of The Good Son too! I can’t wait for you to do a Hooked on Houses Monday on the movie “Life As We Know It”. I wonder if she’s ever done a feature on it?” And here you are today with the house featured! Remember the park they walked too? lovely old home..and she was some kinda nanny..AND who would put that kind of glass in a greenhouse…sheeeeesh! I worked at the Sheraton hotel where most of the actors were staying. . Hi Julia! I visited that house in September of 1994 and took pictures of it as well. He says that Rebecca de Mornay was actually super nice in real life and Annabella Sciorra…..not so much. And it is in good condition. I would love that kitchen even though it’s 19 years old! I watched that movie so many times as a kid…. ), but not that much. The lady who played the nanny did such a good job. As if building a greenhouse in your yard is a full-time job. On er and the fabulous wrap around porch Unfinished jobs and a younger brother, Peter. 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