The Deadly Mantis (1957)
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
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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Craig StevensCol. Joe Parkman
William HopperDr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix TaltonMarge Blaine
Donald RandolphGen. Mark Ford
Pat ConwaySgt. Pete AllenFlorenz AmesProf. Anton Gunther
Paul SmithCorporal
Phil HarveyLouPaul CampbellLt. Fred PizarHelen JayMrs. Farley
Bing RussellState Trooper
David McMahonCapt. Frank CarverKeywords
MonsterNew york cityGiant monsterPrehistoric creatureInsectGiant insectArcticMan eating monsterPaleontologyPaleontologistPraying mantisMantisArctic polar circle region
Movie DNA
Genre affinityThriller · Horror · RomanceTheme affinityMonster · New York City · Giant MonsterMood preferenceRomancePacingShortEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference274004
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Frequently asked questions about The Deadly Mantis
What is The Deadly Mantis about?
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.
How long is The Deadly Mantis?
The Deadly Mantis has a runtime of 79 minutes.