Episode 14 - The Deadly Mantis (1957)

Episode 14 December 13, 2021 00:42:04
Episode 14 - The Deadly Mantis (1957)
Kaiju Vs. History
Episode 14 - The Deadly Mantis (1957)

Dec 13 2021 | 00:42:04

/

Show Notes

The most giant of bugs is dethawed and runs amok on the US this week as we explore the history of 1957’s “The Deadly Mantis”. Universal looking to score big brings in a larger than life prop, B-roll footage, and a real life mantis to show a world under siege.

Looking to capitalize on the plot points and action of earlier Kaiju films “The Deadly Mantis” delivers a tried and true formula but a film that is hard to forget, for better or worse.

Twitter: @kaijuvshistory

Email: kaijuvshistory@kaijuvshistory

Other Episodes

Episode 212

October 06, 2025 00:39:30
Episode Cover

Episode 212 - Uktena: The Horned Monstrosity (2021)

This week we head back to the world of American independent kaiju cinema with another SRS published piece, this one with a native american/first...

Listen

Episode 74

February 06, 2023 00:28:54
Episode Cover

Episode 74 -Zone Fighter (1973)

This week we take another stab at Kaiju television with one of Toho's few forays into the small screen. Gather the family around for...

Listen

Episode 209

September 15, 2025 00:53:49
Episode Cover

Episode 209 - Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021)

Its finally time to continue the Legendary Monsterverse with the rematch nearly 60 years in the making! Can the biggest monster in American movie...

Listen