This story evokes fear and is sustained by suspicion. Bette Davis is the Nanny, who seems to have been with a strange and dysfunctional family forever. There is the almost helpless wife, self centered husband absorbed with his work and a bratty little boy that insists the Nanny drowned his little sister in the bathtub. The young boy(William Dix)returns home after being placed in a correctional home for a couple of years and appears to be more disturbed than ever. It becomes a battle of suspicions and will power between Nanny and the boy leaving you wondering who in the Hell is responsible for all the little evil deeds surrounding the family apartment.
At times Miss Davis seems passive and overwhelmed; then again she leaves an impression she is evil and down right creepy. Dix is so good in his role, you want to slap a knot on his head yourself. There is more suspense than horror, but just not shocking enough for my blood. Also in the cast are Wendy Craig, Jill Bennett and James Villiers.
At times Miss Davis seems passive and overwhelmed; then again she leaves an impression she is evil and down right creepy. Dix is so good in his role, you want to slap a knot on his head yourself. There is more suspense than horror, but just not shocking enough for my blood. Also in the cast are Wendy Craig, Jill Bennett and James Villiers.