Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Jesse T — 06 Dec 2012

While every cinematic detail of this movie reeks, there's just something about it that makes it worth viewing. I look forward to a remake when it eventually comes out.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Jesse T on 06 Dec 2012.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

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