Firestarter (1984) is a supernatural horror film directed by Mark L. Lester and based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film stars Drew Barrymore as Charlie McGee, a young girl with extraordinary pyrokinetic abilities—she can create and control fire with her mind.

The story follows Charlie and her father, Andy McGee (played by David Keith), who are on the run from a secret government agency known as “The Shop.” This agency had previously conducted experiments on Andy and his wife, Vicky, which led to Charlie’s powerful abilities. After Vicky’s death, Andy and Charlie are pursued by The Shop, which wants to capture Charlie and exploit her powers for their own purposes.

As Charlie’s powers grow stronger and more uncontrollable, she becomes a target of increasingly dangerous forces. The film delves into themes of government experimentation, parental protection, and the challenges of living with extraordinary abilities. Firestarter blends horror and science fiction elements with a focus on the bond between father and daughter, and it remains a notable entry in the genre of supernatural thrillers.