A hidden psychological horror film on Amazon Prime has , with many likening it to Jordan Peele's acclaimed thriller, Get Out. The 2022 release, Nanny, marks the directorial debut of Nikyatu Jusu and tells the story of an undocumented Senegalese nanny named Aisha (portrayed by Anna Diop). She struggles to juggle her demanding job caring for a wealthy couple's child and her desire to bring her son, who she was forced to leave behind, to America.
However, her tenure with the family is riddled with issues. The mother, Amy (Michelle Monaghan), grows jealous of the bond Aisha forms with her child and underpays her, leading to rising tensions. On the other hand, the father, Adam (Morgan Spector), appears to be leading a secret life away from his wife and child.
In this strained atmosphere, Aisha begins to experience horrifying hallucinations and blackouts that could jeopardise her job as a nanny. She soon realises there might be more to these eerie events than initially thought, reports . Judging by its Rotten Tomatoes score, it's a must-watch on the platform.
It currently holds a 90 per cent rating and has also scooped up 11 awards. The film has received accolades including the esteemed Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic category at the Sundance Film Festival and was crowned Best Independent Film by the African-American Film Critics Association in 2023. One viewer, captivated by the film, expressed: "It makes one really stop and think about all the issues in today's society, more spe.