Firestarter

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1984

1h 55m

English

Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

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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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Firestarter

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1984

1h 55m

English

Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction

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Cast

Andrew McGee

Charlie McGee

Dr. Joseph Wanless

Vicky 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...

14 years ago

a bit boring.

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mrkesu says...

6 months ago

I forgot how the kid completely f*cks everything up 😆 Nothing that happens in the barn makes much sense...

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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...

5 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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GenerationofSwine

2 years 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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