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The Nest (1988)

13/05/1988 (US)Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror1h 29m
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Roaches have never tasted flesh... until now. She's just an appetizer.

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Robert Lansing

      Robert Lansing

      Elias Johnson

    2. Lisa Langlois

      Lisa Langlois

      Elizabeth Johnson

    3. Franc Luz

      Franc Luz

      Richard Tarbell

    4. Terri Treas

      Terri Treas

      Dr. Morgan Hubbard

    5. Stephen Davies

      Stephen Davies

      Homer

    6. Diana Bellamy

      Diana Bellamy

      Mrs. Pennington

    7. Jack Collins

      Jack Collins

      Shakey Jake

    8. Nancy Morgan

      Nancy Morgan

      Lillian

    9. Jeff Winkless

      Church

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    A review by Wuchak

    5.0
    Written by Wuchak on Apr 4, 2021

    _**The basic “Jaws” plot, but with a different threat**_ Some kind of carnivorous creature is preying on people & animals on an island off the coast of Southern Cal. The Sheriff (Franc Luz) becomes increasingly troubled as he investigates the curious deaths while the mayor seems to be hiding something (Robert Lansing). Lisa Langlois plays the latter’s daughter visiting from the mainland. “The Nest” (1987) takes the “Jaws” plot and simply inserts another creature. "Dead & Buried" (1981) did the same thing, but added something original. This one is routine yet still entertaining if you lik...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • experiment
    • mutant
    • cockroach
    • giant insect
    • killer cat