10 Sci-Fi Movies Featuring Pyrokinesis

Description: Based on Stephen King's novel, this film follows a young girl, Charlie, who has the ability to start fires with her mind. Her powers are sought after by a secretive government agency, leading to a thrilling chase.

Fact: The film was directed by Mark L. Lester, known for his work on "Commando." Drew Barrymore, who played Charlie, was only 9 years old during filming.

Description: In this sequel to "The Crow," the protagonist, Ashe Corven, gains supernatural powers including pyrokinesis after being resurrected by the Crow to avenge his and his son's murder.

Fact: The film was directed by Tim Pope, known for his music videos, and features a cameo by Iggy Pop.

Description: This found footage film explores a group of friends who gain supernatural powers, including pyrokinesis, after a mysterious event, leading to chaos and horror.

Fact: It's a prequel to the film "Chronicle," providing backstory to the events leading up to the main storyline.

Description: In this film, various people with psychic abilities, including a pyrokinetic, are hunted by a secret government agency. The story revolves around a group of these "pushers" trying to stay one step ahead.

Fact: Dakota Fanning plays a young girl with the power to move objects with her mind, adding to the film's supernatural elements.

Description: This film features a group of young men with inherited supernatural powers, including pyrokinesis, as they battle an ancient evil and their own internal conflicts.

Fact: The film was shot in Montreal, Canada, and features a young Sebastian Stan, known for his role as the Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Description: While not exclusively about pyrokinesis, the film features witches with various powers, including the ability to manipulate fire, as the protagonist battles against an ancient evil.

Fact: Vin Diesel stars as the immortal witch hunter, and the film was directed by Breck Eisner, known for his work on "The Crazies."

Description: Although not solely about pyrokinesis, one of the characters develops this ability among others after gaining telekinetic powers, leading to a dark exploration of power and corruption.

Fact: The film was shot in a found-footage style, giving it a unique, documentary-like feel.

Description: Although not directly about pyrokinesis, this horror film features a camp caretaker who, after being severely burned, returns for revenge, using fire as his weapon of choice, which ties into the theme of fire manipulation.

Fact: The film was one of the first to feature a young Jason Alexander, who later became famous for his role in "Seinfeld."

Description: A sequel to the original "Carrie," this film introduces Rachel Lang, who, like Carrie, possesses telekinetic powers, including the ability to ignite fires with her mind.

Fact: The film was released directly to video in some regions, bypassing a theatrical release.

Description: While primarily about an alien invasion, one character develops pyrokinesis as a means to fight back against the invisible invaders, adding a supernatural twist to the sci-fi thriller.

Fact: The film was directed by Chris Gorak, who also worked on the visual effects for "Minority Report."