The Deadly Mantis (1957)

The Deadly Mantis (1957)

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror! 1957-05-01 United States of America 79 Min. PG-13
4.8 72 votes

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.

Cast

Craig Stevens is Col. Joe Parkman
Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper is Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton is Marge Blaine
Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph is Gen. Mark Ford
Gen. Mark Ford
Florenz Ames is Prof. Anton Gunther
Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith is Corporal
Corporal
Paul Campbell is Lt. Fred Pizar
Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway is Sgt. Pete Allen
Sgt. Pete Allen
Helen Jay is Mrs. Farley
Mrs. Farley
Bing Russell is State Trooper
State Trooper
David McMahon is Capt. Frank Carver
Capt. Frank Carver