Approved
1957    79 minThriller, Horror
5.24.9
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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.
Directed by Nathan Juran
  • Craig StevensCol. Joe Parkman
  • William HopperDr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
  • Alix TaltonMarge Blaine
  • Donald RandolphGen. Mark Ford
  • Florenz AmesProf. Anton Gunther
  • Paul SmithCorporal
  • Paul CampbellLt. Fred Pizar
  • Pat ConwaySgt. Pete Allen
  • Phil HarveyLou
  • Helen JayMrs. Farley
  • Bing RussellState Trooper
  • David McMahonCapt. Frank Carver
  • Marvin MillerNarrator (voice)
  • Michael ForestPhotographer (uncredited)
  • Sumner WilliamsC-47 Pilot (uncredited)
  • Nathan JuranReżyseria
  • Martin BerkeleyScreenplay
  • William AllandProducer / Story
  • Robert ClatworthyArt Direction
  • Alexander GolitzenArt Direction
  • Mike26 października 2025
    Short on plot and an unconvincing mantis make for a less than good movie.
  • timottinger10 października 2025
    1950s schlock sci-fi enjoyment!

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