On This Day: May 11, 1984 - Firestarter Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: May 11, 1984 - Firestarter Premieres in Theaters.

On this day May 11, 1984, Firestarter premiered in theaters, bringing Stephen King's supernatural thriller to the big screen. Directed by Mark L. Lester, the film starred a young Drew Barrymore as Charlie McGee, a girl born with terrifying pyrokinetic powers, being hunted by a secret government agency.

The cast also featured David Keith, Heather Locklear, George C. Scott, Louise Fletcher, and Martin Sheen. With intense performances and a dark storyline, the film delivered a fiery blend of...

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