Pet Sematary
1989, Mystery and thriller/Horror, 1h 39m
35 Reviews 50,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Pet Sematary is a bruising horror flick that wears its quirks on its sleeves, to the detriment of its scare factor. Read critic reviews
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Louis Creed
Jud Crandall
Rachel Creed
Victor Pascow
Irwin Goldman
Ellie Creed
Critic Reviews for Pet Sematary
All Critics (35) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (17)
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Reduced to its plot outlines, King`s work no longer functions; its meaning lies in the obscure tensions and anxieties that shape the fantasy, not in what happens, but why.
October 4, 2019 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
Overall, the acting in Pet Sematary is hit or miss. But when it hits, it's a bullseye.
April 8, 2019 | Full Review… -
Aside from its blatant foreshadowing, the main problem with Pet Sematary is its hit-you-over-the-head approach to characters' inability to "let sleeping dogs lie."
July 25, 2001 | Rating: 40/100 -
Pet Sematary quickly becomes a testament to the power of the female gaze on screen, as well as Mary Lambert's considerable skills as a director. None of the gore is exploitative, and even the death of a child is handled with empathy and respect.
May 24, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
King turns the mirror on humanity, questioning our faith, our belief, our methods of expelling grief from our lives. And it isn't always a pretty sight.
May 3, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… -
One of the stodgier King adaptations of its period, Pet Sematary 1989 squanders much of its promise with cardboard performances, flat direction and a dire lack of both emotional heft and chilly mood.
April 7, 2019 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Pet Sematary
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Sep 11, 2018Even if it wasn't any good, Pet Sematary's sort of a must watch given how heavily it's been referenced in the film and television industries since. But it is good, so there's that too.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Nov 02, 2013"Sometimes dead is better." Based on the bestselling Stephen King novel, Pet Sematary is a frightening horror film. The story follows a family that discovers a Pet Cemetery behind their back yard that has mystical properties, which if used, comes with a terrible price. The directing is especially good and brings an impressive amount of tension and suspense to the film. However, there are a few storytelling issues and some of the acting is weak. A faithful adaptation of Stephen King's terrifying thriller, Pet Sematary delivers some chilling scares.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Mar 25, 2013[img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img]Directors C Super Reviewer
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Mar 07, 2013There was a trend for the longest time that connected bad films with Stephen King's best work. Carrie was the exception but most of the King inspired films were crap. Outside of some interesting work by Fred Gwynne, the rest of it is garbage.John B Super Reviewer
Pet Sematary Quotes
| Dr. Louis Creed: | Fuck off, furball! |
| Zelda: | Rachel, is that you? I've been waiting for you, Rachel. And now I'm going to twist your back like mine, so you'll never get out of bed again... Never get out of bed again! Never get out of bed again! |
| Jud Crandall: | Do you know what a graveyard is? It's when the dead speaks! |
| Victor Pascow: | The burrier wasn't ment to be crossed |
| Victor Pascow: | The burrier wasn't ment to be crossed. |
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