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The Deadly Mantis is a 1957 American science-fiction film from Universal-International about a giant prehistoric praying mantis released when Arctic ice melts. The creature attacks people and infrastructure as it moves south, while military personnel and scientists attempt to identify and stop it. The film belongs to the 1950s cycle of giant-monster productions and combines monster spectacle with Cold War-era military science fiction.
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How good is The Deadly Mantis?
The Deadly Mantis scores 5.20/10 (Mediocre) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Kaiju Film category. Standard 1950s giant-insect picture with competent Universal polish, but talky pacing and limited thrills.
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