diff --git a/oxdata/poster/models.py b/oxdata/poster/models.py
index e3cbcba..df45315 100644
--- a/oxdata/poster/models.py
+++ b/oxdata/poster/models.py
@@ -89,6 +89,8 @@ class PosterCache(models.Model):
         if self.image:
             try:
                 self.image.width
+            except IOError:
+                self.image.delete()
             except TypeError:
                 self.failed = True
                 self.status = "invalid image"