Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.
Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.
In this episode, Allie and Tyler tackle the remake of a movie they initially avoided doing early on in their podcasting lives. Join them as they discuss the 2025 thriller The Hand that Rocks The Cradle. Does it stack up against the impeccably campy 1992 original starring Rebecca DeMornay, Annabella Sciorra, Julianne Moore, and Ernie Hudson? Is it sexy enough to be considered a romantic/erotic thriller? Is there a reason at all for the two leading women in this movie to have a flirtation beyond giving the people what they want? All these questions and more are answered in this positively wild episode.
The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (2025) is currently streaming on Hulu. It stars Malika Moore, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raul Castillo, Rikki Lindhome, and Martin Starr.
Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.
Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and Instagram @ANelRetentive and to check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider and Allie’s at Parade and Business Insider!
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