Firestarter (2022)
Zac Efron stars in this Stephen King adaptation as the father of a girl with a powerful but dangerously difficult to control ability: conjuring fire.
After being experimented on by a secret government entity called The Shop, Andy McGee develops psychic powers and meets the love of his life. Together they have a daughter with a power of her own and The Shop will stop at nothing to get them back.
Less2022Rating: MA15+, Strong themes and violence94 minsUSABlumhouse Productions
HorrorScience Fiction
Firestarter (2022) | Reviews
12%111 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® Score
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Variety
The 1984 film was one of the worst King adaptations, and the new version is no improvement.
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Vulture
To call the film a wasted opportunity doesn’t quite do justice to what an abject failure it is.
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IGN
Despite solid performances from (Efron and Armstrong), Firestarter feels stifled in story and presentation.
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Bloody Disgusting
Firestarter collapses quickly once the narrative attempts to widen the scope beyond the family’s cozy bubble.
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Chicago Sun-Times
A combustible supernatural thriller that embraces its borderline campy qualities...
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Los Angeles Times
It joins the long list of Stephen King movies that are all gimmick, no guts.
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Associated Press
Even if it’s lacking in originality, it’s also lacking something even more important: A personality.
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Firestarter (2022) | News & Opinion
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How to watch pyrokinetic thriller Firestarter in Australia
Burn, baby, burn: Blumhouse’s newest horror remake is now setting Australian cinemas alight.
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Compared to Carrie, lukewarm Stephen King adaptation Firestarter doesn’t sizzle
We never feel like pyrokinetic tyke Charlie might actually lose control, in this predictable supernatural thriller.
Firestarter (2022) | Release Details
Firestarter (2022) is now playing in 149 cinemas in Australia.