The Deadly Mantis (1957)
01/05/1957
Horror, Science Fiction
1h 19m
- 49% (75 votes)
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This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
Overview
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.
- Nathan JuranDirector
- Martin BerkeleyScreenplay
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Keywords
- new york city
- monster
- insect
- paleontology
- giant monster
- paleontologist
- arctic polar circle region
- giant insect
- prehistoric creature
- man eating monster
- mantis
- praying mantis
Top Billed Cast
Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton
Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford
Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith
Corporal
Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen
Phil Harvey
Lou
Helen Jay
Mrs. Farley
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