Firestarter

Name: Firestarter
Released: 1984-05-11T00:00:00-04:00

R 1984 Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller · 1h 54m

Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?

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About Firestarter

Young Charlene Charlie McGee possesses a terrifying gift: the ability to ignite fires with her mind. This extraordinary power makes her a target for a shadowy government agency known as The Shop, who seek to weaponize her abilities. Alongside her father, Andy, who possesses his own psychic talents, Charlie must evade capture and learn to control her volatile powers. Their journey is a desperate fight for survival, testing the limits of their bond and the potential of the human mind against those who would exploit it. Can Charlie and Andy outwit their pursuers and prevent The Shop from turning Charlie into a living weapon? Their psychic skills and the strength of their love becomes their only weapon to save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her.

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Cast and Characters

Mark L. Lester directs Drew Barrymore as Charlene Charlie McGee, the young girl with pyrokinetic abilities. David Keith plays Andy McGee, Charlie's father, who possesses psychic powers of his own. George C. Scott portrays John Rainbird, a ruthless operative working for The Shop. Martin Sheen appears as Captain Hollister, the head of The Shop, determined to control Charlie's power. Heather Locklear plays Vicky McGee, Charlie's mother, who also possessed psychic abilities. Freddie Jones embodies Dr. Wanless, a scientist involved in the experiments that gave Charlie's parents their powers.

What people like about Firestarter

Audiences have praised Firestarter for its compelling story, Drew Barrymore's captivating performance as Charlie, and the effective portrayal of the father-daughter relationship. Many appreciated the special effects, which were innovative for the time, and the film's ability to capture the essence of Stephen King's novel. Others highlighted the suspenseful atmosphere and the exploration of complex themes such as government overreach and the ethics of scientific experimentation.

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Movie Score

63%

Released

May 11, 1984

Director

Mark L. Lester

Cast

Drew Barrymore, David Keith, Freddie Jones, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen, George C. Scott

Genre

Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

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