Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman

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Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman

1994
Movie
85 min
English

When an abused heiress grows to giant size because of her encounter with aliens, she decides to get revenge on her cheating husband and those who looked down on her.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users55%
Director: Chris ColumbusGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A woman's life is turned upside down when an alien spacecraft's electrical discharge causes her to grow to an enormous size. She then seeks revenge on her cheating husband and the townspeople who mocked her. This remake of the 1958 classic offers a modern, albeit campy, take on the giant woman trope.

Critical Reception

The 1994 remake of "Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman" received mixed to negative reviews. While some appreciated its campy tone and Daryl Hannah's performance, many critics found the script to be weak and the special effects dated, even for its time. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the B-movie charm and others finding it unremarkable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Daryl Hannah delivers a committed performance as the titular giant woman.

  • The film embraces its campy premise with a tongue-in-cheek attitude.

  • Despite its potential, the weak script and uninspired special effects hold it back.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a split reception, with some enjoying the nostalgic B-movie feel and Hannah's performance, while others found it to be a forgettable and dated sci-fi comedy.

Fun Fact

The original 1958 film was conceived as a feminist response to the male-dominated sci-fi genre of the era, with the giant woman representing female empowerment.

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