The Deadly Mantis (1957)

"This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!"

Audience Score

49

The Deadly Mantis

NR 1 hr 19 minMay 1st, 1957Horror, Science Fiction

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.

StarringCraig StevensWilliam HopperAlix Talton

DirectorNathan H. Juran

Movie Details Where to Watch Full Cast & Crew

Cast & Crew

as Col. Joe Parkman

as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

as Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

as Gen. Mark Ford

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 1st, 1957

Original Language:English

Production Companies:Universal International Pictures

Movie Tags:insect, monster

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