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11 May 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
She has the power . . . an evil destructive force. morePlot:
A couple who participated in a potent medical experiment gain telekinetic ability and then have a child who is pyrokinetic. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Above-average. more (67 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | David Keith | ... | Andrew 'Andy' McGee |
 | Drew Barrymore | ... | Charlene 'Charlie' McGee |
 | Freddie Jones | ... | Doctor Joseph Wanless |
 | Heather Locklear | ... | Victoria 'Vicky' Tomlinson McGee |
 | Martin Sheen | ... | Captain Hollister |
 | George C. Scott | ... | John Rainbird |
 | Art Carney | ... | Irv Manders |
| Louise Fletcher | ... | Norma Manders |
| Moses Gunn | ... | Doctor Pynchot |
| Antonio Fargas | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Drew Snyder | ... | Orville Jamieson |
 | Curtis Credel | ... | Bates |
| Keith Colbert | ... | Mayo |
| Dick Warlock | ... | Knowles (as Richard Warlock) |
 | Jeff Ramsey | ... | Steinowitz |
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114 min | Germany:101 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:16 | Singapore:PG | Canada:14A (Ontario) | UK:18 (original rating) | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:PG | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-18 | Norway:16 (heavily cut) | Norway:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Spain:13 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia)Fun Stuff
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Continuity: When Cap Hollister is first in the room with Charlie, the door behind him is open over his left shoulder after he had closed it. Then when the camera shot changes again the door is closed. moreQuotes:
Charlie McGee: Where's my father?Captain Hollister: He's fine. He's happy, and he sends his love, and he wants you to cooperate with us.
Charlie McGee: You're a liar!
Captain Hollister: Now, what kinda talk is that from a nice little girl like you?
Charlie McGee: GO TO HELL!
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Good special effects and a great cast make this film above-average, as Stephen King adaptations go (well, it's certainly better than "Maximum Overdrive"). The story may be a bit predictable, partly because King had visited similar territory before ("Carrie", anyone?), but you have to admire the way the film puts you into the action right from the start, omitting any slow introductions, and George C.Scott is such a strong, perverse and eccentric villain that you can't help watching him. (**1/2)