Scream Factory has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of Nathan Juran's film
The Deadly Mantis (1957), starring Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph, and Pat Conway. The release will be available for purchase on March 5.
Synopsis: This menacing insect kills everything in its path while scientists and military men work feverishly to stop it. Craig Stevens (Abbott And Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde) stars as the commander in charge of putting an end to this beastly insect with William Hopper (20 Million Miles To Earth) as the paleontologist and Alix Talton (The Man Who Knew Too Much) as his beautiful assistant, a photojournalist, assigned to help in this epic battle between man and mantis!
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- BRAND NEW 2K REMASTER OF THE FILM
- NEW Audio Commentary with film historians Tom Weaver and David Schecter
- Mystery Science Theatre 3000 episode "The Deadly Mantis" (02/22/97)
- Theatrical Trailer
- Still Gallery
- Optional English subtitles for the main feature