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Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary

2019
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 41m
Louis Creed, his wife Rachel, and their two children Gage and Ellie move to a rural home where they are welcomed and enlightened about the eerie 'Pet Sematary' located nearby. After the tragedy of their cat being killed by a truck, Louis resorts to burying it in the mysterious pet cemetery, which is definitely not as it seems, as it proves to the Creeds that sometimes, dead is better.

Directed by:

Kevin Kolsch, Dennis Widmyer

Screenwriter:

Stephen King, Jeff Buhler

Starring:

John Lithgow, Jason Clarke, Frank Schorpion, Amy Seimetz, Alyssa Brooke Levine, Obssa Ahmed, Sonia Maria Chirila, Maria Herrera, Hugo Lavoie, Bailey Thain, Lucas Lavoie, Jeté Laurence

Franchise:

Pet Sematary

Genres:

Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Pet Sematary

2019
Suspense/Thriller, Horror
1h 41m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 06 Apr 2019
75
65th
Sometimes remakes are better. If someone were to put Fred Gwynne into an ancient indian burial ground so he could add some lacking spooky New England/Maine nonsense this would be much better. Lithgow only says ONE spooky Maine thing. Moves along way too fast but really, you can only bury something and have it come back so many times and be interesting. IM NOT SPEAKING OF ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE.
Rated 06 Apr 2019
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 28 Nov 2019
20
6th
Like with the 'Poltergeist' remake, a few decisions were made to alter the source material, all of them terrible. I would love to tell you, that it's been a long time since I saw one of these, that made me miss the bland original shot for shot, but I watched 'It: Chapter 2' earlier this year. I'm going to finish this 'Stephen King re-imagination' trilogy with 'Doctor Sleep'. That's at least a sequel, right? Kill me.
Rated 28 Nov 2019
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 08 Apr 2019
50
13th
This movie is what would resurrect the next morning if you buried Stephen King's book in the Sematary.
Rated 08 Apr 2019
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Apr 2019
75
70th
I'm for this story, but has anybody ever heard of embalming? Jason Clarke's acting duties rise from the grave and he has to stone face his way through the new twists and turns of this servicable adaptation. Watch for the adorable little Jason Clarke kisses while he comforts his wife. I kept wanting him to angrily call the cat "Toonces."
Rated 03 Apr 2019
ytadelYtadel
Rated 05 Apr 2019
3
28th
Not sure where the apparently glowing critical reception for this one comes from. Lots of jump scares/loud noises, generic dark foggy spooky forests, creepy little kids, etc. Compared to the well-done It remake a couple years back there’s no emotional power to any of it. Other than more professional visuals it doesn’t improve on the old made for TV version in any way.
Rated 05 Apr 2019
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 14 Feb 2020
73
44th
I don't remember the original very well, but what I recall was feeling like it was an average, but solid, horror movie. This one is more or less the same. Nothing impressive, but worth watching nonetheless. I was pretty fond of that ending, though.
Rated 14 Feb 2020
jerkyJerky
Rated 13 Jul 2019
40
23rd
Needed more Herman Munster! This film is proof that you don't hang your hat on child actors when trying to summon up frights and scares in a horror movie. It was truly hard for me to not burst out laughing multiple times during the undead Ellie scenes. At least there was a happy ending, in a twisted way, where the whole Creed family can be one again. I want the sequel to be them just recruiting the rest of their extended family into their undead world, culminating with Apollo and Adonis!
Rated 13 Jul 2019
bofbof
Rated 13 Apr 2019
56
33rd
As a straight remake of the 1989 movie it's not awful, a few missteps (the weird digital nightshoots, wasting some side characters, the ridiculous ending) aside. Not as iconic, not as well set up, but certainly more tense. But in the age of Hereditary, I'm disappointed that they settled for turning this story of crushing parental grief into just another quick-cut spook movie. The original story has the potential. Now we have to wait another 30 years.
Rated 13 Apr 2019
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 05 Oct 2019
100
94th
Normally I'm not a fan of remakes But in my opinion this movie is better then the original and just plain awesome Never a dull moment and held my interest from beginning till the end
Rated 05 Oct 2019
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 06 Jul 2019
20
10th
For the gazillionth time, yet another barely watchable remake of a half-decent old chiller. Some of it's the same but less effective, other times they seem bent on cramming extra horror cliches into it, which only crapify it further.
Rated 06 Jul 2019
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 30 Apr 2019
60
25th
I thought this was mostly fine! Coming in with very few expectations, and with the full admission that I am a coward (which movies like this one with its tension and jump-scares inevitably bring to the fore), I found little to dislike here, but also little to really cling to as anything special. I guess that makes this forgettable? That feels too harsh. I don't think this does anything fundamentally wrong. Some stuff is under-explored. Could have been fantastic, but also could have sucked.
Rated 30 Apr 2019
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 07 Apr 2019
4
33rd
All a bit silly. Not scary or creepy enough either. Every interesting aspect just gets forgotten about then it leads to a pretty underwhelming finish.
Rated 07 Apr 2019
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 04 Apr 2019
58
47th
Quite good. Not the serious horror about grief it could have been, but still a good, mean, tale with its own sick kind of meaning.
Rated 04 Apr 2019
wolfbrotherWolfbrother
Rated 10 Aug 2023
50
3rd
Is it ironic for a movie about coming back from death to be soulless? The 1989 adaptation is so much better. Numerous changes from both the book and the earlier film, and imo pretty much all of those changes are for the worse. Skip this.
Rated 10 Aug 2023
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 22 Dec 2020
8
87th
I know I was high watching this, but I don't understand how this has such a mixed reception. I think they nailed the creepy atmosphere and characters. I think some of the imagery got under my skin, and while the characters weren't incredibly interesting, they are a step above your run of the mill horror characters, and that's perfect for a movie that can also be as goofy as this is. It strikes a decent balance or everything I look for in a solid horror movie. I was impressed.
Rated 22 Dec 2020
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Jan 2020
57
9th
This film has some good moments and the cast do good work here. However the script falls apart especially in the final act. The weak script makes this movie disappointing overall.
Rated 22 Jan 2020
sirsassSirSass
Rated 06 Jan 2020
55
35th
Awkward birthday party.
Rated 06 Jan 2020
yiannosYiannos
Rated 30 Sep 2019
45
14th
Weak remake that makes a few changes, mostly for the worse. Lambert's version was cheesy, but there were some genuine scares and unsettling moments. Kolsch/Widmyer have no idea how to deliver scares, nor do they compensate by making a convincing portrait of familial grief, which lies at the heart of King's story. Lithgow pales compared to Gwynne, and the couple are boring stiffs that hardly seem invested in their roles until the Romero style climax that throws the entire film off course.
Rated 30 Sep 2019
twincinematwincinema
Rated 17 Aug 2019
50
26th
Basically, Spooky: The Movie.
Rated 17 Aug 2019
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 15 Jul 2019
61
21st
Faced with the inherent absurdity of this premise as played literally, this is probably the best version you could hope for, with generally fine performances and decent craftsmanship putting it miles ahead of the original film; it proves the best adaptations of King's horror novels tend to get at the themes of his stories while discarding the overt horror elements (or they just use his themes as a jumping off point ala THE SHINING). Just too silly and illogical to be effective, but a nice try.
Rated 15 Jul 2019
medikolaynmedikolayn
Rated 12 Jul 2019
41
11th
It is a happy ending.
Rated 12 Jul 2019
iamdwgIamdwg
Rated 09 May 2019
57
14th
When it comes to jump scares: they either work for you or they don't. People often complain about them being cheap and predictable. I don't know about cheap, but they definitely are predictable. Even the people that love them know they're predictable. If you're in your seat, looking away, closing your eyes, looking through the slots in your fingers, that's when jump scares work for you. They may be temporary and shallow, but they are effective, if you think about it.
Rated 09 May 2019
duderDuder
Rated 29 Apr 2019
60
40th
* I didn't know the story from before so I did enjoy the buildup. At first I had thought that it would be filled with stupid horror clichés but the use of it was decent and well placed. And I enjoyed the dark ending.
Rated 29 Apr 2019
darrenDarren
Rated 19 Apr 2019
40
15th
I don't wanna be buried in a pet sematary I don't wanna see this film again
Rated 19 Apr 2019
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Apr 2019
46
48th
worth a watch
Rated 14 Apr 2019
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 12 Apr 2019
44
33rd
Better than the original, but not by that much.
Rated 12 Apr 2019
luordluord
Rated 08 Apr 2019
56
35th
It's alright. The cast makes it work and it pulls off an eerie atmosphere, at times.
Rated 08 Apr 2019
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 05 Apr 2019
40
38th
Pretty bland, generic horror thriller. It's very short and simplistic with not much plot. I mean, come on now...the book is almost 600 pages and they can barely squeeze a 90 minute movie from that?? I've never read the book and the TV ad spoils just about everything.
Rated 05 Apr 2019
chadisdangerchadisdanger
Rated 05 Apr 2019
52
4th
Starts off pretty weak, with strikingly bland direction (disappointing from the guys who made the really cool "Starry Eyes") and some rather obvious and stilted dialogue. First act is honestly a slog to get through. Luckily it does get considerably better when things escalate, with the actors getting more to do and with some solid tension to liven things up. It still doesn't really take off and it never rises above being serviceable, so I don't know. It's fine.
Rated 05 Apr 2019
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 04 Apr 2019
38
8th
A swing and a miss. Doesn't even try to grapple with the source material.
Rated 04 Apr 2019
neonmanNeonman
Rated 30 Mar 2019
61
16th
A decent and entertaining enough horror flick that frightens like a ghoulie ghost ride, with the jump-scares and loud noises and spooky cemeteries. A sudden gory moment early on and the brilliantly horrific ending are the highlights, but everything else is quite dire -- these talented actors deserve way better, as they're given completely stock material that simply serves to push the story forward.
Rated 30 Mar 2019
jbynjbyn
Rated 17 Oct 2022
67
34th
In some ways this is better than the original, and in others ways it falls short. By pretending the original didn’t exist, I came to the conclusion that this is a good horror film. That being said, I like how it played a couple tricks on fans of the original.
Rated 17 Oct 2022
hotsakehotsake
Rated 04 Oct 2022
44
25th
Never mind comparing this to the first movie, you can't even compare it to the original novel. This lacked any kind of emotional depth and turned what was a powerful tale of grief, loss, and horror into an average, generic horror movie.
Rated 04 Oct 2022
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 17 Mar 2022
55
22nd
The creep factor is nowhere near as high as the original. This version of Pet Sematary is a visual treat, not the mention very well acted. It falls short simply because there is a much better and more faithful version out there already.
Rated 17 Mar 2022
punqPUNQ
Rated 26 Aug 2021
50
77th
My wife wanted a horror film, so here we are. I've not seen the 1989 classic, so I'm not in a position to be disappointed or excitement of for this 2019 remake. But without any expectations, this did entertain us. Got a lot of the modern horror cliches, but doesn't overdo it, and instead lets the haunting of the dead develop some kind of foundation for it to be creepy. This was a good one.
Rated 26 Aug 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
40
2nd
4?????????????????????????
Rated 06 Aug 2021
soixistSoixist
Rated 30 Mar 2021
60
18th
Meh
Rated 30 Mar 2021
esperhartEsperHart
Rated 19 Mar 2021
93
48th
https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/646063635581599744/pet-sematary-2019
Rated 19 Mar 2021
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 03 Feb 2021
58
25th
57.8
Rated 03 Feb 2021
sfxysfxy
Rated 30 Dec 2020
60
22nd
Only slightly memorable because of Amy Seimetz's subtle, moody performance and a reasonably fun rewrite of the original film's ending.
Rated 30 Dec 2020
overratedoverrated
Rated 30 Jul 2020
37
29th
Good ending but doesn't improve on the 1989 version in any meaningful way. Also as another reviewer mentioned, after Hereditary this fails to get at the core of what made the novel so engrossing - overwhelming, insanity-driving grief.
Rated 30 Jul 2020
braddad68braddad68
Rated 15 Apr 2020
86
23rd
Another in the line of remakes of movies I clearly remember the original. Well, in this case, nothing new is really added here. Good performances and an intense thriller nonetheless thanks to the great Stephen King.
Rated 15 Apr 2020
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 25 Mar 2020
65
47th
I think Pet Sematary is no better or no worse than the original version, which I guess should be considered a failure for a remake. The way that the Zelda storyline and the general pacing are treated is definitely inferior, but I do think this version of the movie has a better grasp of what made the original story creepy (minus the cult children in masks). It definitely tries, at least.
Rated 25 Mar 2020
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 20 Mar 2020
4
32nd
Very slight, extremely predictable and supremely silly, but just about worked for me. Jud really not the brightest bulb in the light bulb store though: "I was sure the occult reanimation would yield different results this time!" Sympathy point added for my cat staring at me intensely for the entire running time.
Rated 20 Mar 2020
brewcrewbrewcrew
Rated 14 Dec 2019
50
47th
An average horror film that could have been so much more. The acting is honestly pretty good but it is ruined by poorly written characters and their dumb decisions. The ending, however, gets some points for being unexpectedly dark.
Rated 14 Dec 2019
muzak66muzak66
Rated 19 Nov 2019
44
17th
I dont know why this was remade the 1989 version was good enough.
Rated 19 Nov 2019
obdurateObdurate
Rated 16 Sep 2019
60
23rd
It's just unremarkable in every way. None of the imagery is especially good, but it's not bad. It's not that scary, but it's not overly cheesy. Just generic all around. I did like the ending though, I guess that's a place where it stands out a little, albeit not by much.
Rated 16 Sep 2019
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 25 Aug 2019
30
11th
One of the worst films of 2019. Pet Sematary 2 was better than this horrible excuse of a horror film.
Rated 25 Aug 2019
ikkegoemikkeikkegoemikke
Rated 23 Aug 2019
50
30th
Not extreme bad. But was a remake necessary?
Rated 23 Aug 2019
damildamil
Rated 06 Aug 2019
50
25th
I was kinda split on the changes - some were dumb, but some were not bad. I thought it was pretty decent until the third act, where it all fell apart for me. I didn't think the direction or editing were very good, and there were some pretty average visual effects. The young actress who played the little girl wasn't really up to the task either. So, yeah, I guess overall, I didn't really like it, apart from what was already in the novel.
Rated 06 Aug 2019
goookcegoookce
Rated 03 Aug 2019
60
12th
Jump scare diyarı.
Rated 03 Aug 2019
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 17 Jul 2019
72
31st
It was not scary and it was very predictable. It did very little to add to the mix of Stephen King adaptations and felt needless as a film overall. It did have more modern visuals and a solid performance from Clarke as well as Jeté Laurence as Ellie. The final moments were quite disturbing but also had very little effect on me as a viewer as it's nothing completely new. A solid watch if you want to watch yet another horror film for the jump scares. Beyond that it is very much just average.
Rated 17 Jul 2019
emirhanshnEmirhanShn
Rated 14 Jul 2019
50
2nd
Allah aşkına siz korku filmi yapmayın birader. Şöyle kaliteli eserleri hiç ediyorsunuz ya..
Rated 14 Jul 2019
tsvetetsvete
Rated 07 Jul 2019
85
42nd
1
Rated 07 Jul 2019
gabba2k7gabba2k7
Rated 29 Jun 2019
80
25th
[dam my '80' is 'not good' hehe]. well, for horror it is okeish movie imo. could have got more scares or suspense though.
Rated 29 Jun 2019
mirojmiroj
Rated 15 Jun 2019
40
11th
Boring remake with nothing new.
Rated 15 Jun 2019
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 28 May 2019
5
22nd
Dubious and has that autopilot feel to it. The original couldn't quite handle the killer Gage part -making the climax incredibly funny, not on purpose-, this remake tris to fix that, only to find problems of its own.
Rated 28 May 2019
madmanMadMan
Rated 19 Apr 2019
86
56th
I prefer this over the original.
Rated 19 Apr 2019
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 17 Apr 2019
2
10th
The only attachment I have to any prior PS work is the bangin ramones track, so this being a mediocre/bad horror film means nothing to me. There does seem to be a lot that could be said about grief, parenthood(specifically fatherhood), etc but this doesn't really do anything with it. This just kind of plods around with little to no atmosphere. Maybe I should get around to reading some King sometime.
Rated 17 Apr 2019
filliganFilligan
Rated 12 Apr 2019
50
6th
This is a fairly solid adaptation until the last ten minutes or so. Changes that have been made seem reasonable. But the production itself feels a little silly. Even when the dread seeps in, there are moments to counteract it like despicably bad green screens and rushed information. Ultimately, the relationships between the characters run a bit hollow because they're not given the time to flourish. Good cat, though. Cat is aces.
Rated 12 Apr 2019
kadikoykadikoy
Rated 11 Apr 2019
60
47th
Stephen King'in ünlü romanından uyarlanan film, bütün korku filmlerinin klişe sahnelerini usulüne göre değiştirmiş. Senaryoda değişiklik göze batsa da, izlenmede sıkıntı yok. Hatta akıcı kurgusu ve iyi oyunculuklarda filmi izlettiriyor. Çok iyi bir korku olmasa da kötü değil. Din ve ölümsüzlük üzerine güzel göndermeler var. O kedi bu gece gelecek.
Rated 11 Apr 2019
adornmentadornment
Rated 07 Apr 2019
72
56th
It's not the best horror film you'll see all year, but Kölsch and Widmyer help the bloodcurdling scenes overpower the cheaper and more predictable screams, making this an operable springtime scare.
Rated 07 Apr 2019
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 07 Apr 2019
50
35th
Passes the time.
Rated 07 Apr 2019

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