The guardian (1990) (Special Edition)

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A handsome young couple finds the perfect live-in babysitter to look after their newborn child. It seems like a fairy tale, until ancient, supernatural forces turn the couples dream into a nightmare. A terrifying tale based on every parent's worst fear. Jenny Seagrove (Local Hero) portrays the enchanting guardian who enters the home of new parents Dwier Brown (Red Dragon) and Carey Lowell (Licence to Kill) possessing impeccable references and an affinity for children. But as her true intentions are revealed, the battle for the child's soul begins in this chilling film based on Dan Greenburg's popular novel, The Nanny.

Following The Exorcist, Oscar-winning director William Friedkin returned with another classic tale of supernatural horror in The Guardian.
Phil and Kate are a young couple living an idyllic life in their LA home. When Kate becomes pregnant with their first child they begin the search for a nanny to care for their newborn. The lovely young Camilla seems like the perfect candidate for the live-in role. She`s a beautiful woman who devotes herself to looking after the baby, but it soon becomes apparent the nanny is not all she seems...