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Where was Firestarter filmed?

1984 film, directed by Mark L. Lester.

  • North Carolina

The story is set in Connecticut, about 577 miles (928 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Connecticut
Filmed in
North Carolina
Distance
About 577 miles (928 km) between Connecticut and the nearest filming location.
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About Firestarter

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Released
1984
Director
Mark L. Lester
Cast
David KeithDrew BarrymoreFreddie JonesHeather LocklearMartin SheenGeorge C. ScottArt CarneyLouise FletcherMoses GunnAntonio Fargas
Genre
ActionThrillerScience FictionHorror
Based on
Firestarter

As college students, Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participated in an experiment in which they were given a dose of a low-grade hallucinogen called LOT-6.

However, Charlie quickly dispatches the agents when they arrive.

To protect themselves, Andy writes letters to major newspapers, unintentionally revealing their location.

Famous lines from Firestarter

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Hm. Sinking.John Rainbird
  • That's a lot of crap.Captain Hollister
  • We don't need a warrant.Agent
  • Have you caught them yet?Doctor Joseph Wanless
  • What is the point, Doctor?John Rainbird

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