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Overview

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Director:

Mark L. Lester

Writers:

Stephen King (novel)
Stanley Mann (writer)

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Release Date:

11 May 1984 (USA) more

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller more

Tagline:

She has the power . . . an evil destructive force. more

Plot:

A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic. full summary | add synopsis

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Awards:

2 nominations more

NewsDesk:
(7 articles)

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User Comments:

Take "Carrie" one step further... more (67 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

David Keith ... Andrew 'Andy' McGee

Drew Barrymore ... Charlene 'Charlie' McGee
Freddie Jones ... Doctor Joseph Wanless

Heather Locklear ... Victoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGee

Martin Sheen ... Captain Hollister

George C. Scott ... John Rainbird

Art Carney ... Irv Manders
Louise Fletcher ... Norma Manders
Moses Gunn ... Doctor Pynchot
Antonio Fargas ... Taxi Driver
Drew Snyder ... Orville Jamieson

Curtis Credel ... Bates
Keith Colbert ... Mayo
Dick Warlock ... Knowles (as Richard Warlock)

Jeff Ramsey ... Steinowitz
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Additional Details

Runtime:

114 min | Germany:101 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Martin Sheen took over at a late stage from Burt Lancaster who had to withdraw following heart surgery. more

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: As Rainbird is engulfed in flames and is thrown across the barn, you can see the wire that is pulling him. more

Quotes:

Charlie McGee: [to the agent after he escorts her to the stables] Get out of here, you bastard! I'll burn you up! I'll fry you! more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Christine: Finish Line (2004) (V) more


FAQ

Is this movie based on a novel?
Wasn't Charlie's mom also telepathic?
What is "The Shop"?
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9 out of 10 people found the following comment useful.
Take "Carrie" one step further..., 16 January 2007
9/10
Author: Lee Eisenberg (eisenberg.lee@gmail.com) from Portland, Oregon, USA

If you thought that "Carrie" made incredible use of conflagrations, you ain't seen nothing yet! In Stephen King's other combustion-themed story, "Firestarter" portrays the daughter (Drew Barrymore) of a experimental guinea pig (David Keith) using her ignition abilities to get her way. When the government kidnaps her and her father, things really get ugly.

On one level, this movie seems a little preachy, with the shadowy agents going after the man and his daughter. But I would call that an accurate depiction of things. And you gotta agree with what the girl does, no matter how extreme she gets (and I'm talking really extreme). So I definitely recommend this movie. But if you're a pyromaniac, don't let this movie encourage you.

Also starring Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen, George C. Scott, Art Carney and Louise Fletcher.

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