Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Christal J — 18 Oct 2011

Wasn't entirely bad and wasn't entirely good. Scary at a few parts, but has a nice story.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Christal J on 18 Oct 2011.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

More Reviews of Pet Sematary

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Sam M (1,488) on 04 Oct 2017

The concept of this firm was amazing. the film is less about horror and scare and more about ends a person will go to deal with death…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Tristan P (635) on 01 Sep 2016

Although it does have a somewhat unsettling atmosphere, Pet Sematary is ultimately a boring, tedious film without any real scares…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Ryan W (1,236) on 16 Oct 2016

A decent Stephen King flick and a good addition to any Stephen King film marathon…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Chakor C (41) on 29 Jun 2018

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

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Sarah H (1,870) on 04 Oct 2017

The concept of this firm was amazing. the film is less about horror and scare and more about ends a person will go to deal with death…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Dale R (193) on 06 Jul 2017

Pretty preposterous, at times dull but overall effectively chilling Stephen King adapted horror flick with decent acting, especially from the…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Voodoo123 (536) on 29 Sep 2019

+Great concept +Decent adult cast -Over use of 'scary visual effects' removes all tension -Straight to TV dialogue/direction 1989's pet semetary…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Dirigiblepulp (205) on 09 Jun 2019

Too often settles for the lowest common denominator (meningitis-sploitation is such an apt descriptor of this movie as a whole)…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Craig P (288) on 06 Jul 2017

Pretty preposterous, at times dull but overall effectively chilling Stephen King adapted horror flick with decent acting, especially from the…

Read Review

Review of Pet Sematary (1989)

By Thequietgamer (1,082) on 27 Jul 2017

A very faithful adaptation of the novel. It's an almost scene-for-scene recreation of the book's story…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of The Grudge (2004)

By Nashville13 (6) on 02 Nov 2011

Oh My Gross, I hate Ju-on Style movie. This movie are silly-dumb…

Read Review

Review of Goosebumps (2015)

By Matthew Lickona (530) for San Diego Reader (713) on 14 Oct 2015

Maybe it's for the best; maybe a truly scary story would have alienated the target demographic, or their parents…

Read Review

Review of Man with the Screaming Brain (2005)

By Anna R (295) on 09 Jan 2008

Much as I want to be nice about our Bruce's debut effort as writer, director, producer, and star all in one... I just can't…

Read Review

Review of Awakened (2013)

By Sheri Linden (962) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 27 Mar 2014

If the ostensible thriller contained a single believable moment, let alone an ounce of suspense, its nonsensical final twist might be grounds…

Read Review

Review of A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

By Anh H (260) on 05 Aug 2014

It was so bad. I'm bored to death. Gotta say the ceiling blood bath is creative, but random scare like that is not gonna work…

Read Review

Review of Sadako 3D 2 (2013)

By Nicki M (953) on 27 Mar 2016

Not going to say it's perfect, but you always know what to expect with this series and I found plenty to enjoy…

Read Review

Review of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931)

By Shane J (677) on 01 Mar 2010

Easily the worst version of this much used storyline. The whole courtroom scenario was just too bizarre…

Read Review

Review of Planet Terror (2007)

By Kevin Maher (647) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 09 Nov 2007

A loving testament to exploitation horror cinema and a moronic sop to a certain generation of male film fans' obsession with breasts, guns and gore…

Read Review

Review of The Gift (2000)

By Pancho_Sansa (15) on 18 Jun 2019

Terrible acting except for Blanchett who is great, laughable dialogue and dumb plot twists. Keanu gives one of his worst performances in this movie…

Read Review

Review of Martyrs Lane (2022)

By Roger Moore (6,008) for Movie Nation (3,875) on 31 Aug 2021

Martyr’s Lane is a reminder that you don’t need entrails and screams, demons and cadavers to cast a ghostly spell…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Love

2015

54%174 Reviews

The Equalizer

2014

69%994 Reviews

Fifty Shades of Grey

2015

43%1,173 Reviews

Oppenheimer

2023

85%310 Reviews

Upgrade

2018

76%696 Reviews

Bullet Train

2022

66%170 Reviews

Everything Everywhere All at Once

2022

78%291 Reviews

Deadpool 2

2018

76%1,635 Reviews

Terrifier 2

2022

65%48 Reviews

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019

81%344 Reviews

Movies You Viewed Recently

Pet Sematary

1989

55%645 Reviews

A Kid for Two Farthings

1955

66%10 Reviews

Fifty Shades Darker

2017

44%994 Reviews

A Most Violent Year

2014

70%789 Reviews

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

2003

49%693 Reviews

The Band's Visit

2007

78%599 Reviews

The Intruder

1962

70%39 Reviews

Material Girls

2006

39%330 Reviews

The Shootist

1976

77%285 Reviews

Drive

1997

71%88 Reviews