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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Firestarter
gptkb:Fire_Starter
gptkb:Firestarter
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gptkbp:advertising
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Promoted as a horror thriller.
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gptkbp:allows
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Some scenes edited for TV.
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gptkbp:audience
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Mixed to positive.
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gptkbp:available_formats
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Theatrical release, home video.
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gptkbp:awards
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Nominated for Saturn Award.
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gptkbp:based_on
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novel by Stephen King
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gptkbp:box_office
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$17 million
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gptkbp:challenges
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Special effects limitations.
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Charlie_Mc_Gee
gptkb:Rainbird
gptkb:Vicky_Mc_Gee
gptkb:Andy_Mc_Gee
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Charlie's journey from innocence to power.
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gptkbp:character_development
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Focus on Charlie's growth and struggles.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Charlie vs. the government.
Father-daughter bond.
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:James_S._Campbell
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Mixed reviews
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Cult following
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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Referenced in various media.
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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Represents fears of government overreach.
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gptkbp:demographics
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Horror and sci-fi fans.
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gptkbp:design
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Reflects 1980s aesthetics.
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Mark_L._Lester
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Universal_Pictures
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gptkbp:editor
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gptkb:Mark_L._Lester
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gptkbp:fan_base
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Stephen King fans.
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gptkbp:film_series
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gptkb:None
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:North_Carolina
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gptkbp:filmography
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Use of suspense and tension.
Explored for its psychological elements.
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Author
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:historical_context
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Reflects Cold War fears.
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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VHS, DVD, Blu-ray
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Firestarter (1984 film)
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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1970s horror films.
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gptkbp:influences
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Stephen King's works
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Real-life experiments on mind control.
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gptkbp:is_critical_for
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Examined for its themes of control.
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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Charlie's desire to protect her father.
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gptkbp:language
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English
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gptkbp:legacy
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Influence on horror and sci-fi genres.
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Tangerine_Dream
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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Supernatural thriller
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gptkbp:notable_appearance
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Charlie using her powers.
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gptkbp:plot
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A young girl with pyrokinetic abilities is pursued by a secret government agency.
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gptkbp:premiere_date
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May 11, 1984
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gptkbp:production_company
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Universal Pictures.
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gptkbp:release_date
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gptkb:1984
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gptkbp:release_region
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:remake
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gptkb:Firestarter_(2022_film)
Remake released in 2022.
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gptkbp:runtime
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97 minutes
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gptkbp:screenings
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Film festivals.
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Stanley_Mann
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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gptkb:Tangerine_Dream_-Firestarter_Soundtrack
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:George_C._Scott
gptkb:Actor
gptkb:Martin_Sheen
gptkb:David_Keith
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gptkbp:themes
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Abuse of power
Government control
Parental protection
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gptkbp:visual_effects
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gptkb:Richard_Edlund
Practical effects and pyrotechnics.
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