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The Guardian

1990 · 92 min

A slow-creeping domestic nightmare where a soothing presence turns nature itself into a threat, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Directed by
William Friedkin
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Tagline
Tonight, while the world is asleep... an ancient evil is about to awaken.
Overview
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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Directed by
William Friedkin
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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Tone
  • eeriestrength 3 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • parenthood
  • survival
  • betrayal
  • nature
  • fate
Places
  • suburbs
  • home
  • wilderness
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror8
Humour2
Realism4
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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