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The Deadly Mantis(1957)

4.9(78)
1h 19m
1957-05-01

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.

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Top Cast

Craig Stevens
Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper
William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton
Alix Talton
Marge Blaine

Keywords

new york citymonsterinsectpaleontologygiant monsterpaleontologistarctic polar circle regiongiant insectprehistoric creaturemantispraying mantis

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