Is The Deadly Mantis scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Deadly Mantis for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film.

Where can I watch The Deadly Mantis in the US?

The Deadly Mantis is free on Fawesome and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Deadly Mantis?

The Deadly Mantis runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

Is The Deadly Mantis suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Deadly Mantis in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19571h 19mHorror / Science Fiction

The Deadly Mantis

Name: The Deadly Mantis
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1957-05-01
Duration: 79 min

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

When a melting iceberg releases a prehistoric giant praying mantis, a palaeontologist works alongside the military to kill it after it attacks scientific outposts on its way to Washington and New York.

TMDB audience score

Based on 83 votes

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The Deadly Mantis at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 19m

At 1h 19m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror and science fiction.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 83 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Deadly Mantis tonight

It is a short one: 1h 19m, so it fits a late start.
It is free to watch on Fawesome in the US.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Deadly Mantis

Is The Deadly Mantis scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Deadly Mantis for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Deadly Mantis in the US?: The Deadly Mantis is free on Fawesome and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Deadly Mantis?: The Deadly Mantis runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
Is The Deadly Mantis suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Deadly Mantis in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.