Review of Pet Sematary (1989) by Mykala E — 22 Aug 2009

Extremely disturbing. I saw this movie when I was six and to this day I can't watch this movie at night.

This review of Pet Sematary (1989) was written by Mykala E on 22 Aug 2009.

Pet Sematary has generally received mixed reviews.

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