Evil Nanny
Evil Nanny

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Evil Nanny

2016
Movie
90 min
English

A couple hires a live-in nanny to watch the offspring while they work. At first, everything goes perfectly, but when an unsafe incident means the parents no longer want the nanny around, they find out this nanny is savvy at not being evicted from her live-in situation. So savvy, in fact, that she can make these parents' lives a true nightmare.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jason MurphyGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young couple hires a seemingly perfect nanny to care for their newborn child. However, as strange occurrences begin to plague the household, they uncover the nanny's disturbing obsession and sinister intentions. They must race against time to protect their family from her escalating manipulations and dangerous agenda.

Critical Reception

Evil Nanny was primarily released as a made-for-television film and received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some acknowledging its suspenseful elements while others pointed out predictable plot points and underdeveloped characters. Audience reactions were similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense effectively but often relies on common thriller tropes.

  • Some viewers found the performances adequate for the genre, while others felt they were uneven.

  • The plot progression was considered predictable by many, lacking originality in its execution.

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Fun Fact

While marketed as a horror-thriller, 'Evil Nanny' also incorporates elements of psychological suspense, focusing on the breakdown of trust and the perceived threat within a domestic setting.

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