Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Liam H — 08 Aug 2009

One of the best King adaptations for sure.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Liam H on 08 Aug 2009.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Richard I (201) on 24 Sep 2018

This movie is exquisitely awesome! I give this a 10/10 IGN. Bone chilling scenes. Definitely will make you wonder what those bumps at night are…

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By Teemo M (1) 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…

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By Filipeneto (856) on 17 Jan 2021

Although his writing is generally brilliant, not all of Stephen King's short stories are in fact appealing and interesting…

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By Landon J (73) on 29 Nov 2018

There are moments in the film of genuine terror, but the rest of it is filled with boredom, stiff acting, and looks incredibly flat…

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By Mrtacobob (46) on 12 Jul 2017

A lot of people hate Stephen King movies and I can see why sometimes but Pet Sematary is great! It is creepy for example Zelda…

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By Andremax (144) on 21 Feb 2020

Everyone in this movie makes terrible choices, probably the most dumb characters of cinema story, but at least film I funny and I enjoy watching…

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By Jay Carr (837) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 14 Dec 2016

Pet Sematary marks the first time Stephen King has adapted his own book for the screen, and the result is undead schlock dulled by a slasher-film…

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By Grayson W (192) on 17 Oct 2016

A very scary horror film, justifiably ranked with the best Stephen King film adaptations…

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By Humunguschungus (25) on 15 Apr 2019

An amazing performance from Fred Gwynne can't save this film…

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