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The Nest (1988)

R 89 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   13 May 1988 (USA)
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Horrifying shocker as a biological experiment goes haywire when meat-eating mutant roaches invade an island community... See full summary »

Director:

Terence H. Winkless

Writers:

Robert King, Eli Cantor (novel)

Stars:

Robert Lansing, Lisa Langlois and Franc Luz
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Robert Lansing ...
Elias Johnson
Lisa Langlois ...
Elizabeth Johnson
Franc Luz Franc Luz ...
Richard Tarbell
Terri Treas Terri Treas ...
Dr. Morgan Hubbard
Stephen Davies Stephen Davies ...
Homer
Diana Bellamy ...
Mrs. Pennington
Jack Collins Jack Collins ...
Shakey Jake
Nancy Morgan ...
Lillian
Jeff Winkless Jeff Winkless ...
Church
Steve Tannen Steve Tannen ...
Mr. Perkins
Heidi Helmer Heidi Helmer ...
Jenny
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Karen A. Smythe Karen A. Smythe ...
Diner
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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. Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission).  

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Plot Keywords:

Mutant | Cockroach | Insect | Independent Film

Taglines:

Roaches have never tasted flesh... until now. She's just an appetizer.

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A fészek See more »

Filming Locations:

Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Gross:

$3,765,000 (Worldwide)
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color
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Quotes

[Dr. Hubbard has fallen in love with the man-eating roaches]
Dr. Morgan Hubbard: I so admire their ability to reproduce without the contribution of their male counterpart.
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