Firestarter (1984)

Synopsis of Firestarter

Firestarter is based on a bone-chilling novel by Steven King. Drew Barrymore plays Charlie McGee the young daughter of Andrew (David Keith) and Vicky (Heather Locklear) McGee, who years earlier had been guinea pigs for a top secret experiment. As a result, Charlie has acquired the unenviable ability to start fires simply by thinking about fires. Charlie is pursued over hill and dale by The Shop, a secret government organization bent upon using her skills for nefarious purposes. The special effects are undeniably startling, even when the script and dialogue are straight out of the funny papers (it's hard to keep a straight face during the New York Times final shot!) The high-priced cast--including George C. Scott, Art Carney, Louise Fletcher--seems to be having a grand ole time. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

115 mins

Director(s):

Mark L. Lester

Writer(s):

Bill Phillips, Stanley Mann, Bill Lancaster

Producer(s):

Dino de Laurentiis, Frank Capra, Jr.

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Violence, Adult Language, Not For Children)

Categories:

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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