The psychological horror came out in 2022 and has been widely compared to Jordan Peele's hit film Get Out. It is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest entertainment news sent straight to your inbox with our weekly Showbiz newsletter We have more newsletters Film fans have been left watching a hidden gem psychological horror film on Amazon Prime 'several times' with many comparing it to Jordan Peele's horror blockbuster, Get Out.
Nanny was released in 2022 and marked the directorial debut of Nikyatu Jusu. It follows the story of undocumented Senegalese nanny Aisha (Anna Diop) as she balances her demanding job caring for an affluent couple's child with her desire to bring the son she was forced to leave behind over to America. However, her experience with the family is plagued by issues.
The mother Amy (Michelle Monaghan) grows jealous of the bond Aisha formers with her child and underpays her, leading to growing tensions. Meanwhile the father Adam (Morgan Spector) appears to be leading a secret life away from his wife and child. Amid this tense atmosphere, Aisha begins to experience a series of terrifying hallucinations and black outs which could jeopardise her job as a nanny.
She soon discovers there may be more to the phenomena she is experiencing. If its Rotten Tomatoes rating is to be believed, it is a must-watch on the platform. It currently enjoys a 90 per cent rating, and to boot, it has 11 awards under its belt too.
The film has accrued accolades including the Sundance Film Festival's coveted Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic category and was voted Best Independent Film by the African-American Film Critics Association in 2023. One bowled-over viewer said of the film: "It makes one really stop and think about all the issues in today's society, more specifically, immigration and all it’s difficulties as well as the heartbreak that sometimes comes with it. This film kept the suspense right to the last minute, and for once, I wasn’t able to predict the ending.
Which is difficult to achieve these days considering how shallow and repetitive films tend to be now days." Watch the trailer for Nanny below Another, giving it a five-star rating, wrote: "Beautiful film, I thoroughly enjoyed the story line with west African references intertwined. There’s a heavy focus on mental illness and the impact it has on the ill person and their loved ones.
It’s worth a watch if you want a movie that makes you think and reflect." Another fan, also offering up five-stars, added: "Aisha is stunning! I love movies that show the beautiful and nurturing side of black women. This had such a tragic but beautiful ending.
" Another likened the film to Jordan Peele's horror film Get Out, claiming it put them in the same state of mind watching it. They wrote: "The psychological rollercoaster of this movie put me in the mindset of “Get Out”..
. there are some crazy wild turns, that would have you cover your eyes, and mouth." Nanny is now available to steam on Amazon Prime Video.
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