1957
4.9 (73 votes)
1h 19m
Genres
Horror
Science Fiction
Production Companies
Universal International Pictures
The Deadly Mantis
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
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.
Key Crew
Director: Nathan Juran
Story: William Alland
Producer: William Alland
Director of Photography: Ellis W. Carter
Screenplay: Martin Berkeley
Top Cast
Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton
Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford
Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith
Corporal
Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen
Videos
The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer
The Deadly Mantis trailer
