The Nest
“Roaches have never tasted flesh... until now. She's just an appetizer.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Nest (1988) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-23
Top Cast
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Robert Lansing
Elias Johnson
Lisa Langlois
Elizabeth Johnson
Franc Luz
Richard Tarbell
Terri Treas
Dr. Morgan Hubbard
Stephen Davies
Homer
Diana Bellamy
Mrs. Pennington
Jack Collins
Shakey Jake
Nancy Morgan
Lillian
Jeff Winkless
Church
Steve Tannen
Mr. Perkins
Heidi Helmer
Jenny
Karen Smythe
Diner
Noel Steven Geray
Stuntman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dayton, OH
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence H. Winkless
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert King
- Original Score
- Rick Conrad
- Original Title
- The Nest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence H. Winkless
Robert King, Eli Cantor
Rick Conrad
Ricardo Jacques Gale, Jonathan Heap
Stephen Mark, Jim Stewart
Julie Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Terence H. Winkless
Director
Stephen Mark
Editor
Julie Corman
Producer
Ricardo Jacques Gale
Director of Photography
Rick Conrad
Original Music Composer
Robert King
Screenplay
Jim Stewart
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nest
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What is The Nest 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 directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Terence H. Winkless.
Who stars in The Nest?
The principal cast of The Nest includes Robert Lansing, Lisa Langlois, Franc Luz, Terri Treas, Stephen Davies.
When was The Nest released and how long is it?
The Nest was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nest was composed by Rick Conrad.
Is The Nest based on a book or true story?
The Nest is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eli Cantor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nest?
The Nest holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).