Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It's the original SUPERGIRL! We go back to 1984 for the weird and fascinating story behind the first Superman spin off that tried to launch Helen Slater as the next big DC hero, only to crash at the box office and become one of the most infamous comic book movie misfires of the 1980s. But it does have its charms! From Christopher Reeve’s Superman connection and the Salkinds’ ambitious plans, to Faye Dunaway’s over the top villainy, behind the scenes problems, disappointing reviews, and the movie’s long road to cult status, we break down how Supergirl went from a hopeful franchise starter to a forgotten DC oddity.
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It's the original SUPERGIRL! We go back to 1984 for the weird and fascinating story behind the first Superman spin off that tried to launch Helen Slater as the next big DC hero, only to crash at the box office and become one of the most infamous comic book movie misfires of the 1980s. But it does have its charms! From Christopher Reeve’s Superman connection and the Salkinds’ ambitious plans, to Faye Dunaway’s over the top villainy, behind the scenes problems, disappointing reviews, and the movie’s long road to cult status, we break down how Supergirl went from a hopeful franchise starter to a forgotten DC oddity.
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