The Nest
1988, English. Directed by Terence H. Winkless.
Roaches have never tasted flesh... until now. She's just an appetizer.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Nest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Terence H. WinklessDirector
- Robert LansingElias Johnson
- Lisa LangloisElizabeth Johnson
- Franc LuzRichard Tarbell
- Terri TreasDr. Morgan Hubbard
- Stephen DaviesHomer
- Diana BellamyMrs. Pennington
- Jack CollinsShakey Jake
- Nancy MorganLillian
- Jeff WinklessChurch
- Steve TannenMr. Perkins
- Heidi HelmerJenny
- Karen SmytheDiner
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert King
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The Nest: quick answers
Is The Nest worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 104 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Nest?
The Nest runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Nest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Nest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Nest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Nest is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Nest on?
The Nest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nest?
If you liked The Nest, try Deadly Eyes, Ticks, Crawlspace.
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest (1988) was directed by Terence H. Winkless and stars Robert Lansing, Lisa Langlois, Franc Luz.