Nanny, Prime Video’s first psychological horror film, will premiere on the streaming site on Friday, December 16 at 12pm GMT (tentative time). The film depicts the story of an African immigrant living in New York City, whose life takes a surprising turn once she gets a job as a nanny. The film stars Anna Diop as the protagonist, as well as a slew of other performers in key supporting roles. Nikyatu Jusu, a well-known independent director, wrote and directed Nanny.

Nanny on Prime Video: trailer, plot, what to expect and additional information

On August 30, Amazon Prime Video released the official trailer of the movie, which gives a glimpse into the nightmare world where heroine Aisha finds herself. It started with an emotional conversation between a mother and her son in which they showed their love for each other. The video then briefly mentioned Aisha’s life when she started working as a nanny. The second half of the trailer darkened as Aisha’s American Dream was about to be ruined.

Overall, the teaser maintained a haunting tone that fans of psychological thrillers and horror will no doubt enjoy. Along with the teaser, Prime Video posted the following official description on their YouTube channel:

“In this psychological horror story, Aisha (Anna Diop), a newly immigrant Senegalese lady, is recruited to care for the child of a wealthy couple (Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Spector) living in New York City.”

The summary went on to say:

“Aisha is haunted by the absence of her son and believes that her new profession will enable her to bring him to the United States, but she is more concerned about the tumultuous family life. As his arrival approaches, a menacing force begins to infiltrate both her dreams and her reality, endangering the American ideal she has worked so hard for.”

According to the official trailer and description, viewers can expect a strong, character-driven drama that delves deep into the most difficult sides of human existence. The film was released in select theaters on November 23 to overwhelmingly good reviews from audiences and reviewers alike, who praised the atmosphere, script and performances of the actors.

Learn more about the Nanny cast

The film stars Anna Diop as Aisha, an African immigrant who wants to start a new life in New York City. The artist looks fantastic in the teaser, perfectly expressing her character’s flaws, fear, and desperation. Fans may expect the actor to put on a captivating performance. Diop has also appeared in HBO Max’s Titans, 24: Legacy, and The Messengers, just to name a few. Actors such as Michelle Monaghan as Amy, Morgan Spector as Adam and Sinqua Walls as Malik appear with Diop in vital supporting roles.