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Following the success of It Came from Outer Space (1953), Universal-International had producer William Alland contribute more science fiction entries for the studio during the decade; among these efforts included The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), its sequels Revenge of the Creature (1955) and The Creature Walks Among Us (1956), This Island Earth (1955), and Tarantula (1955). Coming in at the tail end of the cycle, The Deadly Mantis is a lower tiered affair compared to the previous Alland productions but has garnered a cult following in the years since. Shout Factory, via the Scream sub label, has given the movie it’s Blu-ray debut here.
The Deadly Mantis (1957)
Released: 26 May 1957
Rated: APPROVED...
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