Is Firestarter 2022 a remake?

2022's Firestarter, a remake of the 1984 film of the same name starring Drew Barrymore, stars Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The film, adapted from the novel by Stephen King, opened only a week after Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Is the new Firestarter a remake?

The remake of the 1984 Stephen King adaptation, Firestarter, is set to hit UK cinemas this month. Known as the 'King Of Horror', Stephen King has been giving us nightmares for decades.

Is Firestarter 2022 a remake or sequel?

Firestarter is a 2022 American science fiction thriller film directed by Keith Thomas, from a screenplay by Scott Teems, based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King and serving as a remake of the 1984 film adaptation.

Is the new Firestarter the same as the original?

Everything The Firestarter Remake Changed From The Stephen King Book. Firestarter keeps the same premise as the Stephen King novel from which it is adapted but much of the plot is changed in the Zac Efron led film.

What is Firestarter a remake of?

The new adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel is all fizzle, no sizzle.

Firestarter - Official Trailer

Is Firestarter a sequel to Carrie?

Stephen King's 6th published novel, titled Firestarter, was published on September 29th 1980. Though King feared it was too similar to Carrie, he pushed through the writing process and produced somewhat of a sister story to his first success.

Did Stephen King write a sequel to Firestarter?

Obviously, Stephen King didn't write a sequel. So all that would need to be explored, but I feel like we created a world in this, and some characters that I feel like their stories could definitely expand, expand and go on.”

Is Drew Barrymore in the Firestarter remake?

Though emotional, Drew certainly approves

Drew Barrymore shared a heartfelt moment with the actress replacing her in the reboot of Firestarter, and as soon as she saw her, the host couldn't hold back her tears.

Is there more than one Firestarter movie?

The new Firestarter is available to watch in theaters and on Peacock. Watch the trailers for both films below.

Is the new Firestarter like the book?

It's a modern story that gets a throwback feel from the music, and it's a fantastic touch. Firestarter doesn't rank among the all-time best Stephen King adaptations, but it is an entertaining, well-made, and cinematic interpretation of the book that is far better than its predecessor.

Is Firestarter based on Carrie?

The book Firestarter is very similar to the Netflix series Stranger Things. It is confirmed in the book Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down that The Duffer Brothers took inspiration from Firestarter, along with the books Carrie, The Dead Zone, The Body, The Shining and It.

What does Stephen King think of the new Firestarter movie?

King said: "I read the script beforehand and I thought to myself, okay, what they've done here is they have concentrated the story and made it a family story. And I love that. They've kept the major beats in the story and thank God they got a real Native American to play John Rainbird.

How many versions of the movie Firestarter are there?

Firestarter: Two-Movie Collection.

Is the Institute a sequel?

“The Institute” is King's newest novel, out Tuesday, 11 days before his 72nd birthday and during a month that's also seen the release of “IT: Chapter Two,” the sequel to the 2017 blockbuster film.

How old was Drew Barrymore in Firestarter?

The first “Firestarter” (1984) starred a not-yet-10-year-old Drew Barrymore as a girl who can start fires — with her mind, which makes all the difference.

What is Zac Efron's next movie?

Zac Efron's upcoming movies and TV shows

Later this year, he is going to star in the war comedy-drama 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' alongside Russell Crowe and Bill Murray.

Will there be a 3rd shining?

A third movie set in the world of The Shining and Doctor Sleep is reportedly in development at Warner Bros. With a working title of Hallorann, the third film is said to centre on the character of Dick Hallorann who appears in both films, and was to be written by Doctor Sleep director Mike Flanagan. “[Warner Bros.

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Abra was born with very powerful psychic abilities, like her uncle Dan. Her abilities are even greater than Dan's were at his peak, to the point where she was able to generate a small earthquake with her mind.

Was Dr sleep a flop?

Made on a $50 million budget, “Doctor Sleep” was tracking to earn a solid $25 million to $30 million in its opening weekend. But that ended up being way off the mark: It only made $14 million from 3,855 screens. The disappointment came despite plenty of positive signs for the film.