The Praying Mantis poster
THRILLER . 2001 . 1h 33m . German . 6.5/10

The Praying Mantis_

Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a better life. Although she blows her grocery money, she has tasted the kind of luxury she can normally only dream about. A minor squabble at home brings the situation to a head and marks a turning point in her life: Trixi fixes her husband a lethal cocktail of pills.

Director Paul Harather
Starring Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, Jan Niklas
6.5/10
Rating
1h 33m
Runtime
2001
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Praying Mantis poster

Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a better life. Although she blows her grocery money, she has tasted the kind of luxury she can normally only dream about. A minor squabble at home brings the situation to a head and marks a turning point in her life: Trixi fixes her husband a lethal cocktail of pills.

WHERE TO WATCH

No streaming data available yet.

Check availability

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Director
The Praying Mantis was directed by Paul Harather.
Paul Harather →
Cast
Christiane Hörbiger stars as Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / Schernthaler in The Praying Mantis.
Christiane Hörbiger →
Year context
The Praying Mantis was released 25 years ago in 2001.
The Praying Mantis is a Thriller, Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 33m.

CREW

Director

STUDIOS (2)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
German
Country
AT
Rating
6.5/10 (2 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Praying Mantis about?
Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a better life. Although she blows her grocery money, she has tasted the kind of luxury she can normally only dream about. A minor squabble at home brings the situation to a head and marks a turning point in her life: Trixi fixes her husband a lethal cocktail of pills.
How long is The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis was directed by Paul Harather.
Who stars in The Praying Mantis?
The cast of The Praying Mantis includes Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, Jan Niklas, Peter Faerber, Ursula Koban.
What is the rating of The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Thriller Comedy
SHARE