The Nest (1987) Horror Sci-Fi
The Nest (1987) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.89/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
The Nest Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: The terror has hatched.
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The Nest Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1987 (more 1987 movies)
Production Co.: MGM Home Entertainment
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Nest Release Dates In Theaters: May 13, 1988, DVD: Aug 28, 2001
Writers: Robert King, Eli Cantor
Producers: Julie Corman, Roger Corman
Musicians: Rick Conrad
Cinematographers: Ricardo Jacques Gale
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The Nest (1987) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Nest Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A. Smythe | ... | Diner |
| David Halver | ... | Customer in Cafe (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Lansing, as Elias Johnson, passed away at age 66 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Lisa Langlois (b. March 15, 1959) – Elizabeth Johnson
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Franc Luz (b. December 22, 1950) – Richard Tarbell
Sign: Capricorn - Terri Treas (b. July 19, 1957) – Dr. Morgan Hubbard
Sign: Cancer - Stephen Davies – Homer
- Diana Bellamy, as Mrs. Pennington, passed away at age 57 in Valley Village, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Diana A. Bellamy | Diane Bellamy - Jack Collins, as Shakey Jake, passed away at age 86 in .
Sign: Virgo - Nancy Morgan – Lillian
- Jeff Winkless, as Church, passed away at age 65 in Evanston, Ill.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Jeffrey Brock | Philboyd Studge | Jeffrey Winkless | Jeff Winklis | Jack Witte - Steve Tannen – Mr. Perkins
- Heidi Helmer – Jenny
- Karen A. Smythe – Diner
- David Halver – Customer in Cafe (uncredited)
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