Universal City, CA – June 8, 2022 – Blumhouse reignites “Firestarter” with this explosive adaptation of the classic Stephen King thriller, arriving on Digital June 12th and on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 28th from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. In this suspenseful thriller, a girl with extraordinary pyrokinetic powers (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) fights to protect her family (Zac Efron and Sydney Lemmon) from sinister forces seeking to capture her in “Firestarter.” Hailed as “ferociously impressive” (Chicago Sun-Times), “Firestarter” features a never-before-seen Alternate Ending and exclusive bonus content, which includes deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, and a feature commentary with the director.
From producers Jason Blum (“Halloween Kills,” “The Invisible Man”) and Akiva Goldsman (“Doctor Sleep”) and director Keith Thomas (“The Vigil”), “Firestarter” stars Zac Efron (“The Greatest Showman,” “The Disaster Artist,” “Neighbors”), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (“Anne with an E”; “IT: Chapter II”), Gloria Reuben (“Mr. Robot,” “Lincoln,” “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”), Sydney Lemmon (“Succession,” “Helstrom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Kurtwood Smith (“That ‘70’s Show,” “24”), John Beasley (“The Purge: Anarchy,” “Rudy”) and Michael Greyeyes (“Rutherford Falls,” “True Detective”).
Protected by her parents (Efron and Lemmon), Charlie (Armstrong) has lived her childhood on the run and has kept her extraordinary pyrokinetic powers in check. But now that she’s turning 11, the flames are harder to control, and sinister forces seek to capture her. Charlie must learn to embrace the fire from within and fight to control it to protect her family and freedom.
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Bonus Features on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital:
- ALTERNATE ENDING*
- DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES*
♦ Andy Reflects in Mirror
♦ Andy’s Lot Six Nightmare – Extended
♦ Wanless Gets a Visitor – Extended
♦ Rainbird Scare/Wildlife Hunt
♦ Charlie Treks to Find Andy
♦ Charlie Counts Down “Five, Four, Three, Lies”
♦ Andy’s Visionary Escape From the Cell - GAG REEL*
- A KINETIC ENERGY – Filmmakers and cast discuss how stars Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong worked closely with director Keith Thomas to bring this new FIRESTARTER to life.
- SPARK A FIRE – A look at how the story and themes of FIRESTARTER were adapted from the famous novel.
- IGNITING FIRESTARTER – A behind-the-scenes look at how some of FIRESTARTER’s most extreme fire effects and stunts were accomplished.
- POWER STRUGGLE – A breakdown of the physical stunts and practical effects that came together to craft the fight scene between Rainbird and Vicky.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR KEITH THOMAS*
*Exclusive to Blu-ray, DVD & Digital.
Available on Digital HD June 12th and on Blu-ray™ and DVD June 28th
