Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Randa H — 30 Aug 2012

Creepy movie...one of Stephan King's best.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Randa H on 30 Aug 2012.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

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While this is one of the best King adaptations, it does have some pacing issues, especially in the middle…

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By Erin W (543) on 15 Feb 2018

Cheesy and horribly acted for the most part, the melodrama turned me off…

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FOR A DOCTOR, THIS GUY MAKES THE DUMBEST DECISIONS. LOVE THE CONCEPT OF THIS MOVIE THOUGH. THE ACTING WAS PRETTY TERRIBLE BUT BEARABLE…

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