Remake Rewind: Firestarter

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With IT being a huge hit, Hollywood figured we were in a Stephen  King renaissance. Pet Sematary was decent. The Stand got another mini series event. Obviously Firestarter needed to be remade with a joint launch on Peacock and in theaters. The 1984 Firestater was not well received but could this remake with Zac Efron be the kindling for a new Firestarter franchise? We are now on YouTube!Listen to our other great podcast, Ruin My Childhood, starring Mike and Kat! Available every other Friday!Get a free audio book and one free month of audible on us! AudibleTrial.com/MDXpodsSupport us on Patreon.com/MDXpods and help get Mike his webshooters and microphone stands!Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Check us out at MDXpods.comListen on the go on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, Stitcher, and YouTube.Follow Alex on Instagram and Twitter!Get 15% off Alex’s Pop Culture T-Shirts with code “RemakeRewind” at Burn The Scene.Check out MDXpod's other great podcast, Ruin My Childhood!Leave us a voicemail to ask us a question! Call 64MDXpods1 (646-397-6371).

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With IT being a huge hit, Hollywood figured we were in a Stephen King renaissance. Pet Sematary was decent. The Stand got another mini series event. Obviously Firestarter needed to be remade with a joint launch on Peacock and in theaters. The 1984 Firestater was not well received but could this remake with Zac Efron be the kindling for a new Firestarter franchise? We are now on YouTube! Listen to our other great podcast, Ruin My Childhood, starring Mike and Kat! Available every other Friday! Get a free audio book and one free month of audible on us! AudibleTrial.com/MDXpods Support us on Patreon.com/MDXpods and help get Mike his webshooters and microphone stands! Check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Check us out at MDXpods.com Listen on the go on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, Stitcher, and YouTube. Follow Alex on Instagram and Twitter! Get 15% off Alex’s Pop Culture T-Shirts with code “RemakeRewind” at Burn The Scene. Check out MDXpod's other great podcast, Ruin My Childhood! Leave us a voicemail to ask us a question! Call 64MDXpods1 (646-397-6371).

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