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They Nest (2000): Cast & Plot

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They Nest is a 2000 sci-fi horror film directed by Ellory Elkayem, starring Thomas Calabro as Dr. Benjamin Cahill, Dean Stockwell and Jessica Schreier. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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They Nest (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Ellory Elkayem
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
The Kushner-Locke Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is They Nest About?

The premise of They Nest without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a breakdown in the ER, Dr. Cahill retreats to a quiet Maine island, only to clash with the wary locals. A corpse washes ashore, teeming with a bizarre carnivorous cockroach. When he warns the townspeople of the looming infestation, they remain skeptical. He must convince them before the creatures spread.

They Nest Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • island
  • small town
  • flesh eating insect
  • investigation
  • surgeon
  • mutation
  • autopsy
  • recovering alcoholic
  • sheriff
  • cockroach
  • insect
  • insect attack
+38 more
  • explosion
  • surprise ending
  • creature feature
  • child in jeopardy
  • beating
  • scene during opening credits
  • divorced man
  • death of brother
  • forced leave of absence
  • brother brother relationship
  • scene before opening credits
  • feud
  • corpse
  • locked in a basement
  • insect swarm
  • entomologist
  • discovering a corpse
  • harassment
  • insect bite
  • grudge
  • false accusation of murder
  • corpse washed ashore
  • tarantula
  • rowboat
  • doctor
  • house
  • refrigerator
  • boston massachusetts
  • barn
  • boat
  • electrician
  • hospital
  • signal flare
  • evacuation
  • tracheotomy
  • bar
  • natural horror
  • new england
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Cast & crew

They Nest Cast & Characters

Thomas Calabro leads the cast as Dr. Benjamin Cahill, with Dean Stockwell as Sheriff Hobbs and Jessica Schreier as Mrs. Hobbs. Directed by Ellory Elkayem; 37 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ellory Elkayem

More films directed by Ellory Elkayem, best-rated first: Eight Legged Freaks, Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling, Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis and Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave.

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Plot

They Nest Plot Summary

What happens in They Nest from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stressed by a faltering marriage and alcohol problems, Dr. Benjamin Cahill freezes under pressure in the emergency room. His superior orders him to take a break, and he travels to Orr island, a quiet fishing community off the coast of Maine, to unwind and regroup at the house he and his ex once shared.

There, at the request of Sheriff Hobbs, Cahill begins examining a string of animal and human corpses that show strange internal and external injuries. He notices that a red cockroach population that has recently infested the island—and the house—features pincers that are oddly developed for its species. His growing curiosity leads him to consult university entomology sources, confirming that this African cockroach is something of an anomaly, and the infestation only intensifies Cahill’s sense of unease.

Full summary

The whole story of They Nest, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know They Nest?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the profession of Benjamin Cahill, the film’s main protagonist?
Cars

Cars in They Nest

8 cars on screen, including the 1987 Ford Bronco and the 1983 GMC Jimmy.

All 8 cars
  • 1987 Ford Bronco in They Nest 1987 Ford Bronco Important role
  • 1983 GMC Jimmy in They Nest 1983 GMC Jimmy Important role
  • 2000 Jeep Cherokee in They Nest 2000 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 1981 Dodge Ram in They Nest 1981 Dodge Ram Minor role
Details

They Nest Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Eclosion” and “Están dentro”.

Also known as
  • Eclosion
  • Están dentro
  • 傾巢而出
  • Creepy Crawlers
  • Éclosion
  • They Nest - Tödliche Brut
  • Csótányinvázió
  • Són dins
  • Paholaisen pesä
  • Gniazdo
  • 아라크네의 비밀 2
  • 嗜血蟑螂
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  • Hospedeiros - A Ameaça Interior
  • Böcek Yuvası

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FAQ

They Nest FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of They Nest, each answered in a sentence.

How long is They Nest?

They Nest runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was They Nest released?

They Nest was released on July 25, 2000.

Who directed They Nest?

They Nest was directed by Ellory Elkayem.

More films by Ellory Elkayem

Who is in the cast of They Nest?

They Nest stars Thomas Calabro as Dr. Benjamin Cahill, Dean Stockwell as Sheriff Hobbs and Jessica Schreier as Mrs. Hobbs, among 37 credited actors.

Does They Nest have a post-credit scene?

No. They Nest has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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