The Deadly Mantis

(1957)

79 minutes

Horror / Science Fiction

Directed by Nathan H. Juran

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
Pat Conway as Sgt. Pete Allen
Florenz Ames as Professor Anton Gunther
Paul Smith as Corporal
Phil Harvey as Radar Man
Floyd Simmons as Army Sergeant
Paul Campbell as Lt. Fred Pizar
Helen Jay as Mrs. Farley

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An enormous praying mantis from pre-historic times is uncovered from an Arctic iceberg. Its first attack is on the military bases to feed off their inhabitants. From there it travels to Washington and New York. A paleontologist joins forces with the military to put an end to the creature.