The Deadly Mantis
The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

4.979 min
HorrorScience Fiction

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 5/1/1957

Runtime: 79 min

Director: Nathan Juran

Writers: William Alland

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

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey

Lou

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

State Trooper

David McMahon

David McMahon

Capt. Frank Carver

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