The Deadly Mantis
Directed by Nathan JuranThe calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times. It first attacks military outposts to eat their occupants, then makes its way to the warmer latitudes of Washington and New York. A paleontologist works together with military units to try to kill it.
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The Deadly Mantis was released on May 26, 1957.
The Deadly Mantis was directed by Nathan Juran.
The Deadly Mantis has a runtime of 79m.
The Deadly Mantis was produced by William Alland.
The calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times. It first attacks military outposts to eat their occupants, then makes its way to the warmer latitudes of Washington and New York. A paleontologist works together with military units to try to kill it.
The key characters in The Deadly Mantis are Col. Joe Parkman (Craig Stevens), Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson (William Hopper), Marge Blaine (Alix Talton).
The Deadly Mantis is rated Approved.
The Deadly Mantis is a Thriller, Horror, Science Fiction film.
The Deadly Mantis has an audience rating of 5.2 out of 10.