Praying Mantis

1982Show1 season2 episodes

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A middle-aged professor's young bride and his assistant plan to commit a double murder disguised as a "Crime Passionel", but discover too late that one of their intended victims has become a fellow conspirator.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

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Directors
Jack Gold

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Facts

November 17, 1982 · November 24, 1982 · Ended

First aired
November 17, 1982
Last aired
November 24, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Praying Mantis worth watching?"

Questions about Praying Mantis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Praying Mantis worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch Praying Mantis?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 76 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1982.

Will I feel good after watching Praying Mantis?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.