The Guardian

Darkness falls over a suburban home, a baby's cry echoes, a tree branch creaks, a young nanny's smile appears, a family's life unravels, Friedkin helms a chilling descent.

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The Guardian was released in 1990 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 92 minutes.