Attack of the 50ft Woman – US One Sheet

One-Sheet (27″ X 41″)
Fine+ on Linen; Artist Reynold Brown
Allied Artists, 1958

There are few images in the realm of campy, 1950s sci-fi that are more recognizable than this Reynold Brown illustration of an enraged Allison Hayes, a giantess on the warpath searching for her philandering husband. Created with a plot made of pure ’50s pseudo-science and a shoestring budget, this cult classic has grown into mainstream pop culture, making its posters a prime piece in any sci-fi collection.

Before restoration, this poster included edge wear, chipping, tears, additional creasing, and sporadic staple marks. There have been some touchups, including the area around the center point cross folding in the woman’s arms and legs and sporadically in the yellow field. Both the lower credit area and borders have also all been airbrushed. Now on linen, the poster displays gorgeously.

Allison Hayes stars as the tragic Nancy Archer, who only wants a happy home with her husband, yet he only has eyes for Yvette Vickers. Hayes’ troubles begin when she encounters aliens who steal her priceless diamond and accidentally scratch her, which turns her into a giant. This fun sci-fi flick has remained a popular cult classic.