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The Nest

1988Movie1 h 29 minR

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Horrifying shocker as a biological experiment goes haywire when meat-eating mutant roaches invade an island community, terrorizing a peaceful New England fishing village and hideously butchering its citizens.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Produced by
Julie Corman
Music by
Rick Conrad

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Facts

May 13, 1988 · 1 h 29 min · R

Released
May 13, 1988
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Bird-Poop Gag, Blood Oath, Call-Back +9

Q&A

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Questions about The Nest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Nest worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.3).

Will The Nest scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 10 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Nest?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 1 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.