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Firestarter

5.00

Fair

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description Firestarter Overview

Firestarter, released in 1984, depicts a young woman with pyrokinesis pursued by a government agency called The Shop. Directed by Mark L. Lester, the film stars David Keith and Drew Barrymore, utilizing locations in North Carolina. It marks a second collaboration between Martin Sheen and George C.

Scott following their work on *Rage* (1972).

info Firestarter Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1984

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What is Firestarter?

Firestarter, released in 1984, depicts a young woman with pyrokinesis pursued by a government agency called The Shop. Directed by Mark L. Lester, the film stars David Keith and Drew Barrymore, utilizing locations in North Carolina. It marks a second collaboration between Martin Sheen and George C. Scott following their work on *Rage* (1972).

How good is Firestarter?

Firestarter scores 5.00/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Horror Movie category.

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Is Firestarter worth it in 2026?

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