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Prisoner with fire powers? This Syfy Original is gloriously unhinged.
TMDB
53
Rotten Tomatoes
78
Audience Score
77
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Fireball (2009)

Syfy schlockB-movie heat2000s sci-fi trash

Overview

Science FictionTV MovieThriller

Inspector Ava Williams investigates a prison fire to its source, a prisoner seeking revenge against those who put him behind bars.

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Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Surprisingly decent fire effects for the budget.

Acting

Ian Somerhalder pre-Vampire Diaries giving 110%.

Production

Vancouver standing in for Anywhere, USA.

Best for:Streaming: Perfect for late-night Syfy rabbit holes with snacks.·Friends: Mystery Science Theater energy required.·Background: You can look up every time someone bursts into flames.
Heads up:Violence: People burn alive repeatedly. It's in the title.
Kristoffer Tabori

Director

Kristoffer Tabori

ReleasedMay 3, 2009
Runtime1h 25m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feellight
Front Street Pictures
Fire Road Productions

Top Cast

Ian Somerhalder

Ian Somerhalder

Lee Cooper

Lexa Doig

Lexa Doig

Ava Williams

Aleks Paunovic

Aleks Paunovic

Tyler Draven

Aaron Pearl

Aaron Pearl

Fire Lieutenant

Colin Cunningham

Colin Cunningham

Tim Timmonds

Shelene Yung

Shelene Yung

Camera Woman

Tim Perez

Tim Perez

Nuclear Tech #1

Julia Arkos

Julia Arkos

Ally Huseman

Roman Podhora

Roman Podhora

Cop #1

Stephen E. Miller

Stephen E. Miller

Nuclear Administrator

Julian Christopher

Julian Christopher

Judge Bogner

Linda Darlow

Linda Darlow

Nurse Darwin

Toby Hargrave

Toby Hargrave

Trucker

Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle

Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle

Boom Operator

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was one of four 'Fire' themed Syfy Original Movies released in 2009 alone.

Cultural

Peak 'gritty sci-fi TV movie' era before streaming killed the format. RIP 2000s cable cheese.

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Fireball - Trailer

Fireball - Trailer

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