
Firestarter
She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!
Directed by Mark L. Lester
Produced by The De Laurentiis Company
A tense sci-fi thriller about a young girl with dangerous psychic powers hunted by a sinister government agency, anchored by her protective bond with her father.
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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Is Firestarter scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Firestarter violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Firestarter easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does Firestarter end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Firestarter sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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