The Deadly Mantis

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This was the day that engulfed the world in terror!

The Deadly Mantis (1957) centers on a military investigation after volcanic activity fractures the Arctic ice, releasing a giant praying mantis that has survived since prehistoric times. As the enormous creature flies south, devastating military installations and civilian communities alike, a military officer and a paleontologist work together to halt its destructive advance before it reaches increasingly populated regions. This science fiction monster film combines giant-creature spectacle with Cold War military adventure, emphasizing scientific cooperation, strategic defense, perseverance, and humanity’s struggle against an ancient force of nature.

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Scream Factory BD-A/US 2019
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Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2026
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Umbrella BD-ALL/AU/OOP 2021
Universal box art
Universal DVD-R-0/US 2014
Universal box art
Universal DVD-1/US 2007
Audio Commentary by Tom Weaver, with David Schecter
“Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis” (TV Episode, 1997, 92:16)
Stills Gallery (7:56)
Theatrical Trailer (2:09)
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Notes

  • Umbrella’s Blu-ray contains no extras. It is included in the “Universal Horror: Monsters & Curiosities” box set. It contains a 100-page booklet and ten art cards.
  • Umbrella’s “Retro Sci-Fi Double Feature, Vol. 2” Blu-ray contains no extras. It also includes The Monolith Monsters (1957).
  • Universal’s “Vault Series” DVD-R contains no extras.
  • Universal’s DVD is included in “The Classic Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection, Volume 2” box set with Dr. Cyclops (1940), Cult of the Cobra (1955), The Land Unknown (1957) and The Leech Woman (1960).

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Scream Factory BD 2019
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p23.976
      • 36.00 Mbps
      • 1.85:1
      • 1:18:37.013
      • 21.21 GiB
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
      • 48 kHz
      • 1630 kbps
      • 24-bit
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD 2026
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.85:1
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Umbrella box art
Umbrella BD 2021
  • Video
      • MPEG-4 AVC
      • 1080p
      • 1.85:1
  • Audio
      • English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono
  • Subtitles
    • English SDH
Extras Audio Commentary by Tom Weaver, with David Schecter Scream Factory BD
“Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis” (TV Episode, 1997, 92:16, 480i) Scream Factory BD
Stills Gallery (7:56, 1080p) Scream Factory BD
Theatrical Trailer (2:09, 480p) Scream Factory BD

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