The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

79 mins | Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror, Romance | May 1, 1957

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

79 mins | Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror, Romance | May 1, 1957

The Deadly Mantis
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.
IMDb rating 5.1
Producers Universal International Pictures
Original title The Deadly Mantis
Directors Nathan H. Juran, William Holland
Writers Martin Berkeley, William Alland

Cast

Craig Stevens

as Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

as Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

as Gen. Mark Ford

Florenz Ames

as Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

as Corporal

Paul Campbell

as Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

as Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

as Lou

Helen Jay

as Mrs. Farley

Bing Russell

as State Trooper

David McMahon

as Capt. Frank Carver

Marvin Miller

as Narrator (voice)

Michael Forest

as Photographer (uncredited)