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The Deadly Mantis
“This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!”
4.9 / 10• 1957• 1h 19m•NR• English
HorrorScience Fiction
Storyline
A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south.
Cast & Crew
Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
Lead
William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton
Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford
FA
Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith
Corporal
Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nathan Juran's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Deadly Mantis is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
