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The Deadly Mantis

February 22, 2026 0 reviews

The Deadly Mantis

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Year: 1957

IMDb Rating: 5.1/10

Genres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Family

Directors: Nathan H. Juran, [1], Nathan Juran

Cast: Alix Talton, Craig Stevens, William Hopper

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.

The Deadly Mantis is a 1957 American science fiction monster film produced by William Alland for Universal-International. The film was directed by Nathan Juran from a screenplay by Martin Berkeley based on a story by producer William Alland. The Deadly Mantis stars Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton and Pat Conway. The film was released in May 1957 as a double feature with the spy film The Girl in the Kremlin.

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.

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