Firestarter (2022) – Summary
Firestarter is a sci-fi horror film directed by Keith Thomas, based on Stephen King’s 1980 novel of the same name. It is a remake of the 1984 film and stars Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Zac Efron, and Sydney Lemmon.
The story follows Charlie McGee, a young girl who was born with pyrokinesis, the ability to create and control fire. Her parents, Andy and Vicky, were part of a secret government experiment that gave them psychic abilities, which they passed down to Charlie.
As Charlie grows older, she struggles to control her powers, which intensify when she feels anger or fear. The government agency known as The Shop seeks to capture and weaponize her abilities. A ruthless operative, Rainbird, is sent to track her down.
Charlie and her father go on the run, trying to evade The Shop while Andy teaches her how to harness her powers. As the agency closes in, Charlie unleashes her full potential in a fiery showdown, fighting for her freedom and survival.
The film updates the original story with modern elements but received mixed reviews, with praise for its performances and special effects but criticism for its pacing and execution.