Many of the reviews posted here are giving away far too much of the plot, revealing too much of the mystery. It's best to watch this film cold, as I did, because most of the fun comes from the uncertainty surrounding the boy's accusations of malevolence against his loyal nanny, and the question of who's next to get knocked off. Whom are you to believe? Adding to the confusion, the movie is loaded with red herrings to throw us off track, and Bette Davis plays her part with such unblinking common-sense sincerity, it's hard to get a take on her. There are some clumsy bits, but the film held me in suspense all the way through. A good Hammer production, well-paced, perfect for a rainy afternoon. I have only one question - what's with Davis' weird Joan Crawford eyebrows?
Review of The Nanny
