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The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

19574.91h 19m

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.

Directed by Nathan Juran
Written by William Alland, Martin Berkeley
Produced by William Alland
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Top Cast

Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford

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Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey

Lou

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Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

Themes & Keywords

new york citymonsterinsectpaleontologygiant monsterpaleontologistarctic polar circle regiongiant insectprehistoric creaturemantispraying mantis

About The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis is a horror, science fiction film released in 1957 exploring themes of new york city, monster, insect, paleontology, giant monster, paleontologist. Directed by Nathan Juran, it stars Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton. 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.

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