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Firestarter|David Keith

Firestarter

David Keith and Drew Barrymore
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Overview

Drew Barrymore plays Charlie McGhee, a pre-pubescent girl whose moods of anger and frustration are manifested in the telekinetic creation of raging fires. Her parents participated in dangerous government experiments in the 60s, and their bodies were altered in ways that affected the physical and mental makeup of their child. Now the CIA wants to harness Charlie's powers and use them as weapons of destruction. They successfully kidnap her, but can they contain her fears and blistering rage? Circumstances soon spin way beyond their control.

Awards:

Main Cast & Crew:
Mark L. Lester - Director
David Keith
Drew Barrymore
George C. Scott
Heather Locklear
Martin Sheen
Art Carney
Freddie Jones
Louise Fletcher
Moses Gunn
Antonio Fargas

Details

    Blu-Ray Disc Format
  • Format: Blu-ray
  • Run Time: 115
  • Color Format: Color
  • UPC: 191329092248
  • Genre: HORROR / SCI-FI / FANTASY
  • Rating: R (MPAA)
  • Release Date: February 2019

Movie Reviews

Synopsis:
As the result of an experiment performed while they were in college, a couple later have a child that possesses the amazing ability to set objects on fire with her mind. When the government attempts to exploit the child's abilities, she throws a tantrum... Based on Stephen King's novel.

Notes:
Filmed in J-D-C Scope, a widescreen process with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

Reviews:
"...A good, stylish mixture of [standard King elements]....[Barrymore is] extremely self-assured..." - 05/11/1984 New York Times, p.C8


"...[The] performances and characterizations are solid....[The] stars are [the] special effects team..." - 05/09/1984 Variety

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