Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

Following her mother's death, Nancy Archer inherits her entire estate, setting the stage for power struggles in the town. Her father, Hamilton Cobb, hopes the wealth will help him gain control over local leadership and business interests. The inheritance elevates Nancy's status and attracts attention from rivals who want a stake in the town's future.

Nancy visits her psychiatrist, Dr. Cushing, to address low self-esteem and unhappiness in her marriage to Harry Archer. She worries about how others would judge her if she were seen as weak or a target of gossip. The session lays the groundwork for her vulnerability to manipulation as the plot unfolds.

Harry Archer is carrying on an affair with Honey Parker, a beautician. The two plot to steal the family's business away from Hamilton Cobb and increase their own power. The scheming underscores the personal and financial threats Nancy will face.

During a nighttime drive in the desert, Nancy spots a UFO that shines a bright light on her. She keeps the sighting secret, fearing laughter or disbelief from others. The encounter plants the seed for the extraordinary events to come.

Nancy convinces Harry to accompany her on another desert drive. The UFO descends, and through a blinding light, Nancy disappears along with the craft. Harry returns to town and does not report the kidnapping to the authorities.

A dazed Nancy is found atop Honey Parker's salon and is brought home. Hamilton grows suspicious that Harry left her out in the desert, while Harry denies any wrongdoing. The incident triggers tension in the marriage and fuels the town's gossip.

During a heated argument, Nancy loses her temper and begins to grow, her clothes tearing as her body expands. Her head punches through the attic ceiling, signaling a seismic shift in her power and confidence. The transformation marks a new, formidable presence in the town.

The next morning Nancy is relocated to a large stable for observation. Dr Loeb is introduced to monitor a hormonal surge associated with her rapid growth. The medical team warns that any stress could endanger her heart.

Loeb explains to Harry that Nancy's condition is unique and precarious, and that the strain on her heart makes the situation dangerous. He notes that Hamilton Cobb's money and town influence create strong incentives for drastic action. The warning foreshadows the dangerous plot developing behind the scenes.

As Nancy continues to grow, she invites Harry to dinner to discuss their future. Harry pretends to be unsettled while revealing his affair with Honey Parker and other flings, deliberately insulting Nancy and provoking a meltdown. Nancy faints and crashes into the stable during the confrontation.

Nancy escapes toward Honey Parker's salon, and Harry celebrates as if Nancy were dead, even offering Honey's diamond necklace as a trophy. Nancy's rage and determination ignite her resolve to reclaim her life and money. The town's loyalties begin to shift as secrets start to surface.

Nancy and Harry flee into the desert, with National Guard helicopters pursuing them. She asserts that her father's ambitions to buy out the town will be funded by her money. A miscommunication from the sheriff leads to a sniper's shot, leaving Nancy gravely wounded.

A direct hit from the sniper sends Nancy crashing onto power lines, but she is rescued and carried away by the UFO, with Harry still in her grasp. The crowds disperse as the extraordinary events unfold and the full scope of Nancy's reality sinks in. The town watches a shocking turn in Nancy's life unfold.

Inside the UFO, Harry is subjected to therapy under a tiny dome, watched over by Nancy and two other giantesses. The ship lifts off and disappears into the night, leaving the town to live with the truth of Nancy's extraordinary existence. The scene cements Nancy's empowerment and her influence over the town's future.

A memorial museum is dedicated to Nancy Archer, honoring her rise and the strange sequence of events surrounding her life. The community reflects on the power she embodied and the lasting impact of her presence on the town's history.