In 1989, Pet Sematary clawed its way into cinemas. The horror movie, based on the book of the same name by Stephen King, told the story of a mysterious grave site that can reanimate the dead.

As with the book which proceeded it, the movie was a hit, and developed a loyal fanbase. As such, the popularity of the movie soon led to the release of a sequel.  

But how many Pet Sematary movies are there? For all the gruesome details and more, keep reading.

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The Pet Sematary movies in order

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To date, there are three entries in the Pet Sematary movie series. The films include:

  • Pet Sematary (1989)
  • Pet Sematary Two (1992)
  • Pet Sematary (2019)
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Are the Pet Sematary movies all part of the same series?

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The Pet Sematary movies are part of two different series.

  • Pet Sematary 1989 and Pet Sematary Two are loosely connected
  • Pet Sematary 2019 is the second adaptation of the original novel
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Are the Pet Sematary movies the work of the same director?

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The Pet Sematary movies are the work of multiple directors. Mary Lambert directed Pet Sematary 1989 and Pet Sematary Two, while Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer directed Pet Sematary 2019.

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Who are the cast of the Pet Sematary movies?

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Notable actors in the Pet Sematary movie series include Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Miko Hughes, Blaze Berdahl, Edward Furlong, Anthony Edwards, Clancy Brown, Jason Clarke, John Lithgow, Amy Seimetz, Jeté Laurence, Hugo Lavoie, and Lucas Lavoie.

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What is the best Pet Sematary movie?

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According to IMDb, the Pet Sematary movies are ranked from best to least-best as follows:

  • Pet Sematary (1989) – 6.6/10
  • Pet Sematary (2019) – 5.7/10
  • Pet Sematary Two (1992) – 4.9/10
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