Praying Mantis
螳螂
Synopsis
A mysterious woman prowls the city at night, drawing men into her web as she explores the dark depths of maternal instincts.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
'Praying Mantis' trailer (Joe Hsieh, Taiwan)
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-29
Top Cast
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Grace Chen Shu-Fang
Head Nurse (voice)
Vera Chen Hsueh-chen
Mother Ali (voice)
Bamboo Chen
Drunkard Ah-Hui (voice)
Lan Yun-li
Monster Child / Ah-Hui's Son (voice)
Chang Ching-chia
Ah-Hui's Wife / Hostess (voice)
Tsai Ming-shiou
The Man in the Car (voice)
Jhih-Yuan Tseng
Ah-Hui's Colleague / Drunkard (voice)
Carol Chang
Hostess (voice)
Evolin Tseng
Hostess (voice)
Jie Zhan
Drunkard (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Hsieh, Yonfan
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Hsieh, Chan Chun-chieh, Jie Zhan
- Original Score
- Olivier Cong
- Original Title
- 螳螂
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Miyu Distribution, 3H Sound Studio Ltd., Sundial Production House, Far-Sun Film Co. Ltd., Pleasure Garden Film Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Hsieh, Yonfan
Joe Hsieh, Chan Chun-chieh, Jie Zhan, Li Shih
Olivier Cong
Joe Hsieh
Yonfan
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Hsieh
Director
Joe Hsieh
Editor
Joe Hsieh
Screenplay
Chan Chun-chieh
Screenplay
Yonfan
Director
Olivier Cong
Original Music Composer
Jie Zhan
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Praying Mantis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Praying Mantis about?
A mysterious woman prowls the city at night, drawing men into her web as she explores the dark depths of maternal instincts.
Who directed Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis was directed by Joe Hsieh, Yonfan.
Who stars in Praying Mantis?
The principal cast of Praying Mantis includes Grace Chen Shu-Fang, Vera Chen Hsueh-chen, Bamboo Chen, Lan Yun-li, Chang Ching-chia.
When was Praying Mantis released and how long is it?
Praying Mantis was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Praying Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Praying Mantis was composed by Olivier Cong.