Firestarter
Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 13, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
32
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 29 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
12
Negative:
14
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Film ThreatMichael Talbot-HaynesMay 14, 2022
There is plenty of good meat on the bone here for the hungriest horror hounds. If you have some time to burn, the new Firestarter is definitely worth it. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperMay 13, 2022
Directed with a more fittingly dark, austere, horror-movie vibe by Keith Thomas and featuring grounded performances from an excellent cast headed by Zac Efron, Sydney Lemmon and newcomer Ryan Kiera Armstrong, this Firestarter is a combustible supernatural thriller that embraces its borderline campy qualities and works well enough as 21st century drive-in escapist fare. Read full review
67
ColliderAlyse WaxMay 12, 2022
I think this would be best enjoyed by someone who had never seen the original 1984 film; that way, you won’t be constantly comparing the two in your head. Read full review
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