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The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

# This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
Horror   Science Fiction
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1957-05-01
⌚ Running Time: 79 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 4.8

Beloved Cast

Craig Stevens original image
Col. Joe Parkman
Craig Stevens
William Hopper original image
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
William Hopper
Alix Talton original image
Marge Blaine
Alix Talton
Donald Randolph original image
Gen. Mark Ford
Donald Randolph
Florenz Ames original image
Prof. Anton Gunther
Florenz Ames
Paul Smith original image
Corporal
Paul Smith
Paul Campbell original image
Lt. Fred Pizar
Paul Campbell
Pat Conway original image
Sgt. Pete Allen
Pat Conway
Phil Harvey original image
Lou
Phil Harvey
Helen Jay original image
Mrs. Farley
Helen Jay
Bing Russell original image
State Trooper
Bing Russell
David McMahon original image
Capt. Frank Carver
David McMahon
Marvin Miller original image
Narrator (voice)
Marvin Miller
Michael Forest original image
Photographer (uncredited)
Michael Forest
Sumner Williams original image
C-47 Pilot (uncredited)
Sumner Williams

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