Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

16. Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, 1958

I have always loved this movie poster, it is so iconic and beautifully done, it was listed as #8 of “The 25 Best Movie Posters Ever” by Premiere.
The movie is entertaining enough, not spectacular or anything, but it’s okay. The special effects show how inexpensive it was, but I guess they were OK by the standards of that era, anyway, the film was made for around $88,000.

A lot of the scenes with the giant look weird, well actually whatever seems to be big looks kind of transparent on the edges, and the huge hand is always laughable, the proportions between the dummies and the actors are always waay off.

However, it grossed a good amount of money and there were plans for a sequel and a few years later a remake, but for some reason they didn’t go through with it.

It was finally remade in a 1993 HBO movie, Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman. The film, directed by Christopher Guest starred Daryl Hannah (Elle Driver in Kill Bill) in the title role.



Overall, if you are into old school sci fi, and cult films, be sure to check it out. If you are more about flashy effects and shock value, this movie won’t do a lot for you.