Pet Sematary

  • 1989


MOVIE IS misbegotten horrific predictable murderous disturbing
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48 % Rotten
$ 113 Million
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Positive Reviews 18
Negative reviews 12
Average Rating 3.3/5
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1.5
Photo : Paramount Pictures Still, Pet Sematary doesnt expend much time on its relationships, too busy is it chugging along from one plot point to the .. Av Club
1.5
Unfortunately, Pet Sematary really isnt as good or effective as Starry Eyes. Den Of Geek
4.5
What a wonderfully wicked turn by Jet Laurence, and how destined for underage genre stardom this little monster becomes. We Got This Covered
1.5
We had made the movie better obviously in between, but I dont know. We Got This Covered
1.5
So it looks like, I dont want to promise anything, because we dont know, were not even down the road on an idea yet. We Got This Covered
4.5
Sometimes dead is better but this mean spirited remake isnt one of those instances. We Got This Covered
4.5
Theres more than enough here to please horror enthusiasts and die hard King fans alike. Austin Chronicle
1.5
This nullifies strong performances by the consistently brilliant John Lithgow as Jud, and Jet Laurences standout turn as Ellie. ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Think youve seen enough creepy kids on the big screen Laurence takes that genre stereotype, enriches it tenfold and turns Ellie into an unforgettable, .. Collider
1.5
Here, hes given more detailed motivation as to why hed do such a reckless thing. Paste Magazine
4.5
King admits that the book genuinely scared him; hes also on record saying that he doesnt believe in the irredeemable hopelessness at its core. Telegraph
1.5
The setting isnt the only thing thats bland; many of the characters are barely allowed to become characters. The Young Folks
2.0
It seems to trivialize every psychological aspect it presents instead of exploring such strange developments for deeper insights. Sover
2.5
...a misbegotten adaptation that could (and should) have been so much better... Reel Film Reviews
3.8
a flawed, but still bracingly horrific film of ideas, one that maintains with substantial impact the novels tragic themes about death and the limitati .. Q Network
3.8
However, her sense of style and timing are good enough to justify most of it, as is her ability to translate Kings macabre sense of humor without turn .. Q Network
1.5
With a plot device that leaves wide open plot holes, Pet Sematary is a silly and tedious horror drama with no purpose. Cinema Crazed
2.5
One of the stodgier King adaptations of its period, Pet Sematary 1989 squanders much of its promise with cardboard performances, flat direction and a .. Flickering Myth
5.0
Haunting, sorrowful and reverberatingly eerie. Above all, Pet Sematary is a remarkably mature and thought provoking look at the mysterious nature of d .. The Movie Boy
2.5
Reduced to its plot outlines, Kings work no longer functions; its meaning lies in the obscure tensions and anxieties that shape the fantasy, not in wh .. Chicago Tribune
1.5
In spite of an attempt to modernise the story and cast good actors, this Stephen King adaptation does not hold a candle to the eeriness and chills of .. Scroll
3.5
And when the inevitable terrors do come, there are some genuinely great scares in the mix. Star Burst Magazine
4.5
Overall, the acting in Pet Sematary is hit or miss. But when it hits, its a bullseye. Refinery 29
4.5
This retelling of Pet Sematary is a surprisingly effective and entertaining flick, a horror film that manages to avoid spiraling into a goofy mess by .. Ign
4.5
Its rare anyone realizes the environment itself is the problem and theyve got to escape the toxic cycle entirely.Most people make bad decisions for fa .. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Its a forgettable piece of lycanthropic fluff, but its a whole helluva lot better than.. Dvd Talk
4.0
Pet Sematary quickly becomes a testament to the power of the female gaze on screen, as well as Mary Lamberts considerable skills as a director. None o .. Black Girl Nerds
2.5
Snobs will doubtless snicker (a horror star winning an Oscar), but Peary isnt far off the mark. Film Frenzy
1.5
Like most of Louis Creeds actions, Pet Sematary is just plain dumb. Ear Of Newt
5.0
Its kinda silly and sorta clumsy, but the filmmakers build to a moving and disturbing and gruesome climax, infused with the pain that parents feel wat .. Bk Mag
2.0
...one of the most witless horror movies Ive sat through, essentially a zombie ghost story thats wholly predictable throughout. Movie Metropolis
4.5
Joining a few other films of its ilk, Pet Sematary doesnt try appropriating any kind of cultural ghosts, anything similar. Father Son Holy Gore
4.5
While this is one of the best King adaptations, it does have some pacing issues, especially in the middle. The story drags a bit, but by the third act .. The Movie Sleuth
4.5
A ghost, a zombie cat, a murderous toddler, and Herman Munster... Whats not to love StaciWilson.com



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