Firestarter

In a quiet suburb that feels almost too ordinary, Andy McGee and Vicky McGee raise their young daughter Charlie amid the lingering echo of a secretive scientific trial. The experiment left them with extraordinary gifts: Andy can subtly influence thoughts, while Charlie manifests a volatile ability to command fire itself. Their home, once a sanctuary, now holds an undercurrent of unease, as the family learns to balance everyday moments with the reality that their powers are both a marvel and a liability.

Beyond the safety of their kitchen table, a shadowy government agency watches the trio’s every move, intent on harnessing Charlie’s pyrokinesis for purposes far beyond the family’s understanding. This looming presence forces the McGees onto the road, turning ordinary road trips and quiet evenings into tense, covert maneuvers. The bond between father and daughter deepens as Andy strives to protect Charlie while teaching her to temper her gift, and Vicky offers a grounding steadiness that reminds them of the love that sparked their fight for freedom.

The film settles into a tone that blends quiet, suburban dread with the electric spark of supernatural possibility. The world feels both familiar and subtly fractured, as ordinary settings become stages for the tension between humanity and the hunger of institutions that would weaponize the extraordinary. Through a blend of tender family moments and the ever‑present threat of capture, the story invites curiosity about how far a family will go to preserve its own humanity when the fire within threatens to consume everything around them.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 00:12