Review of Firestarter (1984) by Wahida K — 19 Dec 2009

If you get on her bad side...YOU'RE TOAST.

This review of Firestarter (1984) was written by Wahida K on 19 Dec 2009.

Firestarter has generally received mixed reviews.

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