The Deadly Mantis

"This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!"

May 26 1957 Approved 1h 19m
Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Martin Berkeley, William Alland

Directed by

Nathan Juran

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
4,250
Average Rating
5.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA