FIRESTARTER (1984)

The trailer for 1984’s FIRESTARTER. Directed by Mark L. Lester and written by Stanley Mann, from the book by Stephen King. The film stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Freddie Jones, George C. Scott, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen, Art Carney, Louise Fletcher, Moses Gunn, Antonio Fargas, Drew Snyder, and Dick Warlock.

The plot summary is as follows:

Andrew and Vicky McGee met while earning money as guinea pigs for an experiment at college. The experiment was shrouded in suspicion and mystery, and seemed to be related to psychic abilities. The two were married and had a daughter, Charlie, who has the ability to start fires by merely thinking about it, also known as pyrokinesis. Naturally, the government takes a great interest in Charlie, and operatives from the secret department known as "The Shop" want to quarantine and study her.

FIRESTARTER is not currently streaming but is available for rent/purchase on most digital platforms.