Pet Sematary

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Pet Sematary

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Released Apr 5, 2019

1h 41m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his neighbor Jud Crandall, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unspeakable evil with horrific consequences.

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Critics Consensus

Pet Sematary takes its source material in a few different directions, but this remake feels like an exhuming almost as often as it does a revival.

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Atavia Reed

Chicago Reader

This newest adaptation proves that, when written and directed with care, there's still life in the world of horror created by Stephen King.

Feb 20, 2020

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's just a little too pulpy for the potential power of the story.

Sep 27, 2019

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Scroll.in

While there is an artificiality about the scenes in the woods, the performances, editing and sound design keep the fear factor simmering.

Jun 5, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Casts a somber mood and leaves no room for humor or fun to creep in.

Rated: B-

Jul 28, 2024

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

It capitalises off of terrific performances and a drawn out atmosphere.

Jul 14, 2024

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

Pet Sematary feels like a good time horror film wrapped in the Stephen King charm, but its terrors run deep and its implications devastating.

Nov 18, 2023

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Rundyl B

Despite the significant differences from the book, it's not as bad as it might seem. The story itself is well-preserved, and the atmosphere of the king of horror is palpable. A few scenes are quite comical, but they don't break the immersion enough to make me feel disgusted. As an adaptation, I give it a 2/5, and as a standalone story or version, I give it a 3/5.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Piotr B

Despite my fears, the film is good. Despite the changes to the original, the overall story twist and atmosphere were preserved. The film is complemented by the cinematography and shots. The final confrontation changes from an atmospheric horror into a typical slasher film. The last scene, although not bad, seems a bit predictable (and stupider than in the original). It is a quite successful horror film for those who do not expect liters of blood and jump scares every moment.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Rachael D

I liked this movie to a certain point but I think I expected more from this

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 41 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Horror Violence, Bloody Images and Some Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $54,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

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Christopher G.

Best faithful adaptation to the book but feels different from the first and it a pretty good remake

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/27/25

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belkacem k

this is the best movie i have ever watched the action the horror the deaths all that stuff it's the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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Kevin Kolsch

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Dennis Widmyer

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Jason Clarke

Louis Creed

Amy Seimetz

Rachel Creed

John Lithgow

Jud Crandall

Jeté Laurence

Ellie Creed

Pet Sematary: Official Clip - The Barrier

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Dead is Better

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Back From the Dead

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Buried in the Sematary

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Undead Family

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Hit by a Truck

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Stabbed in the Gut

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Evil Sister, Evil Daughter

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Jud's Death

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Pet Sematary: Official Clip - Living Dead Girl

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Synopsis

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. The couple soon discover a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his neighbor Jud Crandall, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unspeakable evil with horrific consequences.

Director: Kevin Kolsch, Dennis Widmyer
Producer: Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Steven Schneider, Mark Vahradian
Screenwriter: Jeff Buhler
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Di Bonaventura Pictures
Rating: R (Horror Violence|Bloody Images|Some Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 5, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.7M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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