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The Nest
Cora is a 19-year-old woman who has recently returned home for a gap year. Her father is the mayor of Bucco, a town whose livelihood depends on the tourism of Christians who believe in the apparitions of the Virgin Mary. While busy organizing the celebration of the Virgin of Bucco, an annual event that attracts numerous pilgrims, Cora notices a mysterious man whose presence will slowly rupture the tranquility of the town and her nascent adulthood.
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Plot Summary
In the 1980s, wealthy British executive Rory buys a sprawling country manor in England for his family, hoping to rekindle his career and impress his wife, Allison. As Rory becomes increasingly obsessed with his business ventures and the house itself, the family begins to unravel. Strange occurrences and mounting pressures lead to paranoia and isolation, exposing underlying tensions and ultimately fracturing their relationships.
Critical Reception
The Nest received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, and exploration of themes like ambition and familial decay. However, some found the pacing slow and the narrative somewhat opaque.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its chilling atmosphere and unsettling tone.
Jude Law's performance as the increasingly desperate Rory was frequently highlighted.
Carrie Coon's portrayal of Allison offered a strong counterpoint to Rory's ambition.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and psychological depth, though some felt the ending was anticlimactic.
Fun Fact
Director Sean Durkin originally conceived the film as a stage play before adapting it into a screenplay.
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