Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Nancy starts as a neglected wife with low self-esteem, whose life changes after the UFO sighting. Her body grows, making her physically imposing and cognitively confident, which alters the balance of power in her life. She becomes determined to resist manipulation and protect herself from deceit, while navigating the dangers of her new strength. Her arc centers on self-advocacy in a hostile social environment.

Nancy's husband, a schemer who seeks to control the family business and money. His infidelity with Honey Parker and his manipulation show a willingness to betray others for financial power. He schemes to exploit Nancy's condition to gain total control over the estate and the town.

Harry's mistress who collaborates with him to take over the family business. Her involvement introduces tension and competition, complicating Nancy’s struggle for autonomy. Her actions are driven by personal advancement and alliance with the powerful.

Nancy's psychiatrist who observes her growth and discusses her self-esteem and marriage difficulties. He provides medical and psychological framing for Nancy’s condition and explores possible therapies while acknowledging the limits of what can be done. His perspective anchors the human side of the medical mystery.

A scientist who monitors the hormonal surge linked to Nancy's growth. He stresses the danger of heart stress and the need for careful management, even as he explores potential cures. His warnings create tension about what should be done with Nancy’s extraordinary condition.

The town’s lawman who embodies local authority but is hampered by miscommunication and procedural limits. He represents the community's attempt to maintain order in the face of extraordinary events. His role foregrounds the conflict between official power and personal danger.

A deputy who is part of the town’s response to Nancy’s disappearance and the ensuing chaos. His actions (and inactions) contribute to the sense of disbelief and miscommunication surrounding the events.

The nurse who tends to Nancy after her transformation, grounding the scientific and medical aspects in care. She helps manage the human consequences of the extraordinary growth.

A town resident who is part of the community’s fabric, providing local texture to the story. His presence helps illustrate the close-knit nature of the town.

The bartender who encounters the unfolding space-related phenomena, culminating in the sequence with the Space Giant. His role ties the mundane world to the film’s extraterrestrial finale.

Nancy's father, who seeks to use the estate and Nancy's fortune to gain control over the town's business, illustrating the film’s critique of patriarchal greed. His plans drive the conflict and reflect the era's family-dominated power structures.