The Nesting (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, The Nesting is a horror and mystery film directed by Armand Weston, running about 104 minutes. “The terror that hides inside your mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York writer of gothic fiction finds her mansion full of ghosts from a brothel massacre.
Who’s in it. The Nesting stars Robin Groves as Lauren Cochran, Christopher Loomis as Mark Felton, Michael David Lally as Daniel Griffith and John Carradine as Col. LeBrun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Nesting has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nesting page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nesting tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nesting (1981)?
- In US, The Nesting is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nesting worth watching?
- The Nesting holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nesting?
- The Nesting stars Robin Groves, Christopher Loomis, Michael David Lally, John Carradine and Bill Rowley.
- When was The Nesting released?
- The Nesting was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.