The Deadly Mantis
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
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5/1/1957Runtime
79 minsGenres
Overview
When a melting iceberg releases a prehistoric giant praying mantis, a palaeontologist works alongside the military to kill it after it attacks scientific outposts on its way to Washington and New York.
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ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
$350,000Revenue
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A creature-feature that leans into genuine creeping dread as an ancient predator methodically hunts across North America. It's B-movie pulp elevated by genuine tension and an iconic monster design.
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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
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