The Nest (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1988, The Nest is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Terence H. Winkless, running about 89 minutes. “Roaches have never tasted flesh... until now. She's just an appetizer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Nest stars Robert Lansing as Elias Johnson, Lisa Langlois as Elizabeth Johnson, Franc Luz as Richard Tarbell and Terri Treas as Dr. Morgan Hubbard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Nest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nest (1988)?
- In US, The Nest is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nest worth watching?
- The Nest holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nest?
- The Nest stars Robert Lansing, Lisa Langlois, Franc Luz, Terri Treas and Stephen Davies.
- When was The Nest released?
- The Nest was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.