They Nest (2000) Movie Review

They Nest – Movie Review

First Reaction – They Nest is an entertinaing late-night horror movie.

Director: Ellory Elkayem

Writer: John Vlaflin, Daniel Zelman (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Thomas Calabro (Melrose Place)
  • Dean Stockwell (Dune)
  • John Savage (The Deer Hunter)
  • Kristen Dalton (The Departed)
  • Tom McBeath (Watchmen)

The story unfolds on a Maine island overrun by deadly insects that burrow into people. A local doctor struggles to fight the infestation while also trying to convince the stubborn residents of the danger.

Runtime: 1 Hour 32 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The film ‘They Nest’ follows doctor Ben Cahill (Calabro) who seeks refuge on a Maine island, but faces hostility from the residents, particularly a man named Jack (Savage). As deadly insects overrun the island, Jack is forced to team up with Sheriff Hobbs (Stockwell) to combat the threat.

Ben starts looking into the mysterious deaths and earns the trust of the townspeople, hoping to save them. But he finds it’s harder to convince the locals to help than it is to fight the creatures causing the trouble.

Verdict on They Nest

Recap

A doctor seeking peace and quiet in a small island town finds his retreat interrupted when the town is invaded by dangerous bugs. Now, he must work against the clock to identify these creatures before they wipe out the entire community.

Best Parts

The story’s remote setting contributes to a sense of isolation for the characters. This is heightened by the townspeople’s reluctance to accept an outsider, building tension before the bug outbreak worsens. The film also features exciting action sequences as the characters try to escape the bugs.

Worst Parts

Some of the visual effects look a bit old now and weren’t as impressive even when the film was first released. While there are glitches and bugs in the game, they don’t create a truly challenging or dangerous experience.

Final ThoughtsThey Nest is an entertaining late night horror.

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2025-12-16 15:38