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The Deadly Mantis (1966)

Name: The Deadly Mantis
Director: Nathan Juran
Genre: Sci-fi
Released: 1966
Duration: 9 min
Cast: Craig Stevens, Donald Randolph, Keith Aldrich, William Hopper, Sumner Williams

1966 · Nathan Juran · 9 min · United States of America

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9 minute home-movie version of the 1957 feature film “The Deadly Mantis” from Castle Films.

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A 1966 title built around Sci-fi. Directed by Nathan Juran.

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The Deadly Mantis (1966)

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