The Deadly Mantis
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.
At a glance
Countries
United States of America
Ratings
TMDB users
4.9/10
78 votes
Rating consensus
49/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Cooler blended reception — weighted ~49/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
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
Phil Harvey
Lou
Helen Jay
Mrs. Farley
Bing Russell
State Trooper
David McMahon
Capt. Frank Carver
Community Ledger
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The Deadly Mantis (1957)
Nathan Juran
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