A film that ratchets up the tension perfectly. Rebecca De Mornay and Julianne Moore give knockout performances here, relishing their roles - one an ice queen bent on revenge, the other a hard as nails realtor who has dealt with her fair share of bitches but cannot outwit the nanny from hell. Annabella Sciorra breathes life (sorry) into what could have been a pretty bland role, while Ernie Hudson, as the family handyman, likewise makes a background character very memorable. There's so many wonderfully cruel moments in this film, accomplished so seamlessly - the playground bully, the earring, the apple coring - a masterclass in venom.