Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Ray H — 11 Nov 2012

Though the prospect of a toddler giving grown men this much trouble is a bit dumb, this movie succeeds in offering a dark, sad story.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Ray H on 11 Nov 2012.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

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