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The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

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.

HorrorScience Fiction

Release: 1957-05-01Runtime: 79 minRating: 4.9 (77)

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

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

Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

Crew

Chester W. Schaeffer

Editor

Nathan Juran

Nathan Juran

Director

William Alland

William Alland

Story

William Alland

William Alland

Producer

Ellis W. Carter

Director of Photography

Martin Berkeley

Screenplay

Irving Gertz

Original Music Composer

Robert Clatworthy

Art Direction

Clifford Stine

Visual Effects

Alexander Golitzen

Art Direction

Clips & Videos

The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer

The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer

The Deadly Mantis trailer

The Deadly Mantis trailer