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The Nest

2013 ·10m · ★ 5.0 (38)

A doctor must remove a parasite infestation from within a patient's breast.

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Director

David Cronenberg David Cronenberg
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Cast

Horror DNA

⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
28
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
33
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
0
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
0
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
36
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
17
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
17
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
14
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
17
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Body HorrorMedical Gore
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