There are a few images that instantly evoke sci-fi in the 1950s. Moments from The Blob, Forbidden Planet, and even Plan 9 From Outer Space inspired filmmakers for decades to come, but perhaps no image captured the imagination of audiences like that of Nancy Archer, the wealthy woman who finds herself an unwitting accomplice of an alien invasion in the 1958 cult classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.
Unfortunately, the indie movie doesn’t quite hold up. The special effects are charming but obvious, and the 66-minute runtime was considered short even then. Thankfully, the film is getting (another) remake from an iconic director, and a major star familiar with playing a titanic woman is being eyed to star.
