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Plot synopsis

posted 16 years ago by sxylelats
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Gentle Reader,

Praying Mantis originally aired on the PBS series Mystery in three one hour parts. The plot consists of an intricate murder conspiracy. Wife murders husband by proxy in the first act. Layer upon layer of deceit, seduction, and manipulation reveal themselves in the second act. Finally the plotters are themselves done in by suicide, accident, and detective work by the Swiss Insurance Company investigator. Gripping performances by John Price, Carmen du Sautoy, and others.
Five shining mystery star rating on the Tgirl meter.

[–] sherry-140 16 years ago

Hi,

I have been looking for this show on DVD or VHS for years. Do you know where I could get a copy?

Thanks,

Sherry Mason

[–] sxylelats 16 years ago

As far as I know, Praying Mantis is not available on DVD or VHS. I was taken with the story and recorded it on VHS when it aired as a repeat. Vincent Price was the host.

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[–] pitters 15 years ago

I have a VHS for sale, or could possibly provide a transfer to DVD. [email protected].