The Guardian
Phil and Kate select the winsome young Camilla as a live-in nanny for their newborn child, but the seemingly lovely Camilla is not what she appears to be...
Why it matters
A polished early ’90s supernatural thriller that leans heavily on folklore-inflected nanny terror but struggles to break new ground.
- Exemplifies the late-20th-century obsession with sinister caregivers, tapping into primal parental anxieties around childcare and trust.
- Features competent practical effects and atmosphere that evoke the creaky haunted house vibe, though the scares rarely land with real bite.
- Casting of Jenny Seagrove as the nanny adds a poised ambiguity, but the film’s pacing and predictability undercut suspense.
- Best suited for fans of folk horror adjacent stalker tales who appreciate solid craftsmanship over groundbreaking narrative twists.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
29
Supernatural
80
Creature
36
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
17
