Firestarter

Movie

1984

1h 54m

English

Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

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Firestarter

Movie

1984

1h 54m

English

Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

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As youths, Andy McGee and his future wife, Vicky, participated in secret experiments, allowing themselves to be subjected to mysterious medical tests. Years later, the couple's daughter, Charlie, begins to exhibit the ability of setting fires solely with her mind. This volatile talent makes the youngster extremely dangerous and soon she becomes a target for the enigmatic agency known as "The Shop."

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Cast

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Drew Barrymore

Charlene 'Charlie' McGee

David Keith

Andrew 'Andy' McGee

Freddie Jones

Doctor Joseph Wanless

Heather Locklear

Victoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGee

Captain Hollister

John Rainbird

Irv Manders

Norma Manders

Dr. Pynchot

Taxi Driver

Orville Jamieson

Bates

Mayo

Knowles

Steinowitz

Young Serviceman

Serviceman's Girlfriend

Larry Sprinkle

Security Guard

Cassandra Ward-Freeman

Woman in Stall

Bearded Student

Grad Assistant

Proprietor

Old Man

Old Lady

Mailman

Directed By: Mark L. Lester

Written By: Stephen King (Novel), Stanley Mann (Screenplay)

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li0nel says...

13 years ago

a bit boring.

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Whitsbrain says...

3 years ago

Based on a decent book by Stephen King, this movie adaptation falls flat. The cast is loaded with stars and the fire effects were pretty good but the relationship between Andy (Dad) and Charlie (Daughter) was excruciating. Take a drink every time they say "I love you" or share a hug or a kiss and you'll be drunk on the floor. Charlie is only 7 and I know she's been through a lot but the bond between them is constantly reinforced and it doesn't need to be.

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jefffrench12 says...

4 years ago

Firestarter is a very uneven movie. The pacing lags in places, and makes for some boring sequences. On the upside, David Keith gives a strong performance and Drew Barrymore is outstanding. The ending is awesome, even though the special effects show their age.

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SparklinDiamond says...

4 years ago

Drew Barrymore held the film together. Really enjoyed it.

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GenerationofSwine

one year ago

Hey check it out, it's a good Stephen King movie!!!!!

I mean, he has a HUGE catalogue, and only occasionally do to get a really good King film. Most of them are the definition of B-Movie trash without the B-Movie fun.

But this one works. It adapted to film extremely well. The atmosphere fit th More

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