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The Deadly Mantis
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THE DEADLY MANTIS

"This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!"

19571h 19m4.9 TMDb

Directed by Nathan Juran

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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.

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

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.7
Emotion5
Complexity7.5
Humor5.8
Realism6
Action4.6
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of intelligent science fiction
  • fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema

May not appeal to

  • viewers sensitive to disturbing content
  • those seeking nonstop action

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