The Guardian
The Guardian

The Guardian

1990Movie92 minEnglish

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...

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Director: William FriedkinGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A new nanny hired by a wealthy couple begins to exhibit unsettling behavior, leading the parents to suspect she has a sinister agenda. As strange occurrences escalate, they find themselves in a desperate fight to protect their child from her escalating, possibly supernatural, influence.

Critical Reception

The Guardian was met with a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It was often criticized for its convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and unconvincing scares, failing to live up to the pedigree of its director.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often cited as a significant misstep in William Friedkin's filmography.
  • The film struggles with a nonsensical plot and uninspired horror sequences.
  • Despite a promising premise, the execution falls flat, leading to a disappointing viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's predictability and lack of effective scares.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise involving a creepy nanny and demonic forces was reportedly inspired by a dream director William Friedkin had.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"The Guardian" is a well made film and it is enjoyable enough to watch, but it ultimately fails to deliver the goods. Your pulse will certainly not be racing and nor will your heart be pounding at the chilling terror of it all simply becaus...