Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers (1956)
Original 1956 US One Sheet film poster for the cult sci-fi classic Earth vs. the Flying Saucers. This vivid artwork showcases all the hallmarks of Cold War era alien-invasion cinema: panic headlines, screaming crowds, ominous flying saucers beaming death rays on iconic cities — and the dramatic warning “Flying Saucers Attack!”
A stunning example of mid-century B-movie poster design, with bold graphics and dramatic colors that perfectly capture the atomic-age fear of the unknown. Highly sought after by collectors of vintage science fiction and the legendary stop-motion wizard Ray Harryhausen, whose groundbreaking effects brought the alien saucers to life.
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers stands as a quintessential 1950s alien invasion film, notable for:
- Special effects by Ray Harryhausen, a giant of stop-motion animation, whose techniques inspired generations of filmmakers.
- Reflects Cold War-era anxieties about invasion and nuclear destruction, wrapped in a thrilling sci-fi adventure.
- Its iconic scenes of UFOs destroying famous landmarks helped define the visual language of alien attack films.
- Influenced later classics from Close Encounters of the Third Kind to Independence Day.
- Year: 1956
- Nationality: United States
- Condition: Linen-Backed
- Type: Original US One Sheet
- Size: 27 X 41 Inches
- Product Code: T6037
