Hush

Hush

Don't breathe a word.

PG-13 1998 · 95 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Thriller

Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.

Directed by Jonathan Darby · Written by Jonathan Darby

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Jessica Lange Martha Baring
Gwyneth Paltrow Helen Baring
Johnathon Schaech Jackson Baring
Nina Foch Alice Baring
Debi Mazar Lisa
Kaiulani Lee Sister O'Shaughnessy
David Thornton Gavin
Hal Holbrook Dr. Franklin Hill
Richard Lineback Hal Bentall
Richard Kohn Clayton Richards
Faith Potts Georgina Richards
Tom Story Priest

Make it a double feature

3h 47m together

Hush

Dolores Claiborne

A close match in mood and era.

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