Movies like Firestarter

David Cronenberg's Scanners is a science fiction horror guaranteed to intrigue Firestarter fans. It revolves around individuals with psychic abilities, including telepathy and telekinesis, and features intense scenes and a gripping plot that delves into the potential and dangers of such powers.

Firestarter enthusiasts may also appreciate Chronicle, a more modern take on individuals with telekinetic abilities. The film uses a found-footage style to tell the story of three high school friends who develop powers after encountering a mysterious object, exploring their bond and the dark turns their new abilities can lead to.

Push shares with Firestarter the central idea of individuals with psychic abilities being hunted by a government agency intent on using their powers. This action-packed film follows a group of young

Another adaptation of Stephen King's work, The Dead Zone offers a narrative of an individual thrust into extraordinary circumstances due to his psychic abilities. Following an accident, the protagonist awakens from a coma to find he has gained precognitive powers, diving into issues of morality and destiny.

Another Brian De Palma thriller, The Fury taps into a similar vein as Firestarter with its story of government interest in psychically gifted individuals. This time, it's about a man who seeks to save his son from an agency looking to exploit his psychic powers, offering a thrilling mix of espionage and supernatural abilities.