108. THE DEADLY MANTIS - Three Sheet Three Sheet (41 x 79) Very Fine- on Linen | DEADLY MANTIS, THE (1957)

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Sold Stock #185460 | Sold Mar 9 2025

DEADLY MANTIS, THE (1957)

Collectible Posters Auction: Spring 2025

108. THE DEADLY MANTIS - Three Sheet Three Sheet (41" x 79"); Very Fine- on Linen

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Three Sheet (41" x 79")
Very Fine- on Linen; Artwork by Reynold Brown
Universal-International, 1957

This scarce poster was printed in two panels. The upper panel had only one tape stain in the upper border, while the lower panel had a tear that extended into the "is" in "Mantis," as well as another tear affecting the "t" in "Mantis." Professional restoration has addressed these issues, and the poster now displays beautifully.

By 1957, film studios were running out of giant bugs to terrify audiences across America, so it was only a matter of time before they turned to "The Deadly Mantis." The story begins with a volcanic eruption on the island of Dot, which triggers an upheaval affecting an iceberg on the other side of the world. Encased in the ice is the Deadly Mantis, a gigantic, flesh-eating insect that has been in cryogenic sleep since the Jurassic period. As the ice melts, the Mantis awakens and embarks on a deadly reign of terror around the North Pole. It devours several Air Force personnel stationed at remote radar stations and then attacks a couple of Inuits before anyone realizes what is happening.

Estimate: $800 - 1,600