Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Shawn L — 09 Nov 2009

Genuinely creepy. Definately not for the easily shaken. Good to watch for a good scare.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Shawn L on 09 Nov 2009.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

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