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 graveyard that can reanimate the dead.
In the film, a grieving father uses the resting site to bring his son back to life. However, he soon comes to regret his decision when the child comes back different.
As with the book which proceeded it, the movie was a hit with audiences, and developed a loyal fanbase. As such, a series of Pet Sematary movies soon followed.
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
Pet Sematary (1989)
As noted above, the Pet Sematary movie series began in 1989 with the release of the horror film, Pet Sematary. Adapted from Stephen King’s novel, the film focused on a young family who move to a new town, for what should be an exciting new chapter in their lives.
In the film, Louis Creed and his family move to Ludlow, so Louis can start a new job. Shortly after arriving, Louis is made aware of a special pet cemetery by his neighbour Jud Crandall, which supposedly can bring animals back from the dead.
However, when Louis’ son, Gage is killed in a road accident, he uses the mysterious abilities of the cemetary to resurrect his lost child. But as he soon discovers, this newly resurrected Gage is not the boy he once was. (113 mins)
Pet Sematary Two (1992)
Upon release, Pet Sematary was a hit at the box-office which prompted the production of a sequel. Picking up a few years after the events of the first film, the story focused on a young boy who uses the pet cemetery to resurrect his deceased mother, with dreadful consequences. (100 mins)
Pet Sematary (2019)
Thirty years after the release of the first Pet Sematary movie, this third offering takes things back to the beginning as the second adaptation of King’s novel. The movie followed the same basic plot as the original film, but with one notable difference: It wasn’t Gage who died. (101 mins)
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)
Conceived as a prequel, with events taking place fifty years before 2019’s Pet Sematary, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines focused on the early years of Jud Crandall. In the movie, Jud discovers a local Native American cemetery with resurrection abilities. (84 mins)
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The Pet Sematary movies in release order
To date, there are four entries in the Pet Sematary movie series. The films include:
- Pet Sematary (1989)
- Pet Sematary Two (1992)
- Pet Sematary (2019)
- Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023)
The films are divided into two continuities:
- Pet Sematary 1989 and sequel Pet Sematary Two
- Pet Sematary 2019 and prequel Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
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Who are the cast of the Pet Sematary movies and are the films the work of the same director?
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, Lucas Lavoie, Jackson White, Forrest Goodluck, Henry Thomas, Natalie Alyn Lind, Pam Grier, Samantha Mathis, and David Duchovny.
In terms of directors, the Pet Sematary movies are the work of the following:
- Mary Lambert directed Pet Sematary 1989 and Pet Sematary Two
- Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer directed Pet Sematary 2019
- Lindsey Anderson Beer directed Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
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Which is the best Pet Sematary movie?
According to IMDb, the Pet Sematary movies are rated as follows:
- Pet Sematary (1989) – 6.5/10
- Pet Sematary Two (1992) – 4.9/10
- Pet Sematary (2019) – 5.7/10
- Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) – 4.6/10
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