A new adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter is playing simultaneously in theaters and on Peacock. For those who are unaware, the story revolves around a father who tries to protect his daughter, who can set things on fire with her mind, from government authorities. Like many King stories, the book that inspired the movie features a child with powers.
The first film adaptation debuted in 1984 and starred a young Drew Barrymore in the role of the gifted Charlie. Critics and fans have made comparisons between the new version and the original 1984 movie. While speaking to Vanity Fair, King talked about reasons why he thinks the remake is superior to the first adaptation.
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Stephen King Liked That the Father Was More Honest
King appreciated that the actor who plays the father in the remake is more honest than the one in the original. He explained:
Unlike the first motion picture, Efron’s character does not lie to his kid. King thought highly of the actor’s performance. Additionally, the writer liked the casting of Michael Greyeyes for the character Rainbird. King said:
Also, King noted that he was pleasantly surprised by the use of Andy’s powers for a positive impact. King brought up a violent scene in the book that he would have liked to see in the movie. He discussed:
There was a comforting aspect to Efron’s character. He helped others who dealt with bad situations in their lives. It was something King could appreciate.
Firestarter is playing in theaters and on Peacock now.
