After losing a powerful orb, Kara, Superman's cousin, comes to Earth to retrieve it and instead finds herself up against a wicked witch.
Acting
Faye Dunaway devouring scenery like it's her last meal.
Costume
Helen Slater's Supergirl suit: actually iconic, fight me.
Practical Effects
The 'invisible demon' is a visible vacuum cleaner hose.
Director
Jeannot Szwarc
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Helen Slater beat 600 actresses including Demi Moore and Brooke Shields. She later voiced Supergirl in animated series, cementing legacy.
The 1984 Supergirl failed so hard it killed female-led superhero films for nearly two decades—until Wonder Woman in 2017. Thanks, patriarchy!
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