They Nest
It's feeding time...
2000 • 92 min • Science Fiction · Horror · TV Movie
Synopsis
After freezing up under pressure in the emergency room, Dr. Cahill decides to spend a few months unwinding on a little Maine island where he immediately gets off on the wrong foot with the locals. Meanwhile, a body has washed up on shore infested with a strange type of carnivorous cockroach. But when Dr. Cahill tries to warn the townsfolk of the danger, they are naturally skeptical. Will they realize the truth before it's too late?
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 55 Audience · 65 · 100%
An ER doctor seeks peace on a remote island but finds himself battling a gruesome insect infestation. He struggles to convince skeptical locals of the growing danger. Can they believe him before the carnivorous cockroaches consume them all?
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Creepy insect attacks
- Some jump scares
- Gross-out moments with bugs
What it models well
- Overcoming skepticism
- Teamwork in crisis
- Facing one's fears
Talk about it after
- The importance of listening to warnings
- How fear can lead to denial
- Coping with intense situations
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Top billed cast
Director: Ellory Elkayem • Crew: Daniel Zelman, John Claflin
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.5/10 (65)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0221633