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John Carpenter's FIRESTARTER (with Emily Gagne)

Development Hell

English - February 15, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MB - ★★★★ - 57 ratings
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In 1984 Drew Barrymore starred in a Hollywood adaptation of Stephen King's masterwork "Firestarter". But before this version went in front of camera's, Horror Hero John Carpenter was actually tapped to direct. Why did Carpenter exit the project, and who had he cast in the lead? Find out on today's red hot episode of Development Hell.

Episode guest: Emily Gagne

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Music by Drew Pidgeon

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