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The Deadly Mantis - VHS (1957)
$7.00
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south.
This is an authentic pre-owned VHS cassette, inspected and rewound, a genuine piece of analog movie history for collectors and nostalgia lovers alike.
Why collectors love this VHS
- Original 1957 release on VHS
- Perfect for any movie night or vintage VHS collection
- Plays on any standard VHS / VCR player
- Cleaned, tested, and securely packaged with tracking
Movie details
- Title: The Deadly Mantis
- Year: 1957
- Director: Nathan Juran
- Starring: Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph, Florenz Ames
- Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
- Runtime: 79 min
- Rating: NR
- Studio: Universal International Pictures
- Format: VHS cassette
Condition options
- Pre-owned - Good: plays great, some shelf wear to the case or sleeve.
- Pre-owned - Very Good: clean VHS cassette and artwork, minimal wear.
- Sealed / New: factory sealed where available.




