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Movie Description
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.
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.
Film Notes
Filmed in J-D-C Scope, a widescreen process with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Industry Reviews
"...A good, stylish mixture of [standard King elements]....[Barrymore is] extremely self-assured..."
New York Times - p.C8 - Vincent Canby (05/11/1984)
"...[The] performances and characterizations are solid....[The] stars are [the] special effects team..."
Variety - Loyn. (05/09/1984)
Quotations
"Charlie McGee is Stephen King's FIRESTARTER: Will she have the power... to survive?" -- marketing line for the film
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