The Nest

In the 1980s, an ambitious couple relocates their family from suburban America to a sprawling, isolated country estate in England. As the husband pursues a new business venture, his wife begins to suspect that the house itself harbors a sinister presence, and their idealized new life starts to unravel.

The Nest received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension, strong performances, particularly from Jude Law and Carrie Coon, and its exploration of themes like ambition, family, and the supernatural. However, some critics found the plot somewhat underdeveloped and the ending ambiguous.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and unsettling tone.
• Jude Law and Carrie Coon deliver compelling performances.
• Some viewers found the narrative pacing and resolution to be lacking.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's moody atmosphere and the performances of the lead actors, but many felt the story was too slow and the ending left them wanting more explanation.

Director Sean Durkin's father was an American businessman who relocated his family to England in the 1980s, which served as a significant inspiration for the film's premise.