The Nest is a horror film that centers on a mother named Carina, who becomes increasingly convinced that her 10-year-old daughter is being possessed by a parasitic creature. As she tries to get help from the people around her including her husband, therapist, and a priest, she is met with disbelief and skepticism.
Carina's desperation and fear escalate into a spiraling addiction to drugs, alcohol, and self-destruction as she tries to save her daughter from the clutches of the parasite. The once loving and functional family begins to fall apart as Carina's haunting obsession takes over.
As the film progresses, audiences are taken into a heightened sense of horror as Carina's journey leads her to make a devastating sacrifice in an attempt to save her daughter from the creature's control. The Nest is a gripping and dark exploration of a mother's unwavering love in the face of unimaginable terror and loss.
The film stars Sarah Navratil as Carina, Kevin Patrick Murphy as Carina's husband Kevin, and Maple Suttles as their daughter Samantha. Directed by James Suttles, The Nest premiered on September 28, 2021, at the Fantastic Fest film festival.
