The Nest
As a mother becomes suspicious that her daughter may be infected by a parasitic creature, she is thrust into a nightmare as the people she trusts most push her into a chasm of drug addiction, self-destruction, and devastating sacrifice.
Why it matters
A claustrophobic dive into maternal paranoia that blurs body horror with psychological dread.
- Impressive practical creature effects that evoke classic parasitic horror without cheap scares.
- A slow-burning mood piece that folds addiction and family trauma into its unsettling parasite premise.
- Perfect for fans of intimate, character-driven horror who appreciate tension over jump scares.
- Echoes echoes of Cronenberg’s body horror and the folk horror vibe of invasive, unknowable lifeforms.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
83
Psychological
100
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
0
