Firestarter (2022) is a sci-fi horror film based on Stephen King’s novel. The story follows Charlie McGee, a young girl with pyrokinetic abilities, who can start fires with her mind. After her parents, Andy and Vicky, try to shield her from government agents who want to exploit her powers, their lives take a tragic turn. As Charlie’s powers grow uncontrollably, she becomes a target of a secret government agency, “The Shop,” that seeks to use her as a weapon.

The film explores themes of power, control, and the emotional burden of such abilities. As Charlie struggles to understand and control her powers, her father, Andy, uses his telepathic abilities to protect her. The movie combines supernatural elements with psychological drama, culminating in a tense and emotional final confrontation. Though it reimagines the original 1984 film, Firestarter (2022) offers a fresh, more modern take on the chilling story.