Nanny is a horror movie written and directed by Nikyatu Jusu, starring Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan and Sinqua Walls.

An impressive display of cinematographic excellence. Hypnotic and paced, it wins the viewer over slowly but surely, and will not let you go.

Premise

Aisha is hired as a nanny by a well to do New York Upper East Side couple, while she prepares for the arrival of the son she left behind in Senegal. An ominous presence shows up in her her dreams and when awake, putting her pursuit of the American Dream at risk.

Movie Review

The subtle foreboding, without overt brutality or spectacle, is a constant in this feature film. Very measured in its pace, it takes its time to gain momentum, but the narrative flows so well, hand in hand with stunning visuals, that one gives into what can best be described as an almost hypnotic experience...