JPV852
6/10Okay supernatural horror film with some decent moments, along with one over-the-top performance, does drag even though it's only 100-minutes. **3.0/5**
Reviewed on May 9, 2025
The Nesting(1981)
The terror that hides inside your mind.
5.3(55)1h 44m1981-05-01
HorrorMystery
The Nesting Synopsis
A New York writer of gothic fiction finds her mansion full of ghosts from a brothel massacre.
The Nesting (1981) is a horror and mystery film directed by Armand Weston, released on May 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Robin Groves, Christopher Loomis, Michael David Lally and John Carradine. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Armand Weston
- Writers:
- Daria Price, Armand Weston
- Producers:
- Armand Weston
- Cinematographer:
- João Fernandes
- Composer:
- Jack Malken
- Production:
- William Mishkin Motion Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Nesting (1981) Trailer
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The Nesting Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Nesting.
The Nesting (1981) Original Trailer [HD]
Trailer
4K UHD + Blu-ray Promo Trailer
Teaser
"Winding Through: THE NESTING" from the Vinegar Syndrome Film Archive
Featurette
The Nesting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Groves
as Lauren Cochran
- Christopher Loomis
Christopher Loomis
as Mark Felton
Michael David Lally
as Daniel Griffith
John Carradine
as Col. LeBrun
- Bill Rowley
Bill Rowley
as Frank Beasley
- David Tabor
David Tabor
as Abner Welles
- Patrick Farrelly
Patrick Farrelly
as Dr. Webb
Bobo Lewis
as Catherine Beasley
June Berry
as Saphire
- Ann Varley
Ann Varley
as Gwen
- Cecile Liebman
Cecile Liebman
as Helga
- Ron Levine
Ron Levine
as Leland LeBrun
Key crew
Directed by Armand Weston, written by Daria Price and Armand Weston, produced by Armand Weston.
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The Nesting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Nesting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Nesting online?
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The Nesting (1981) is available to stream on Eternal Family, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Nesting?
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The main cast of The Nesting (1981) includes Robin Groves, Christopher Loomis, Michael David Lally, John Carradine and Bill Rowley. The film was directed by Armand Weston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Nesting released?
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The Nesting was released on May 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Nesting worth watching?
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The Nesting (1981) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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