Pet Sematary (1989)

Director:

Mary Lambert

Writers (WGA):

Stephen King (novel)
Stephen King (screenplay)

Release Date:

21 April 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Sometimes dead is better.

Plot:

The Creeds have just moved to a new house in the countryside. Their house is perfect, except for two...

Plot Keywords:

Cat | Pet | Cemetery | Pet Cemetery | Neighbor

Awards:

1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Dale Midkiff	...	Louis Creed
Fred Gwynne	...	Jud Crandall
Denise Crosby	...	Rachel Creed
Brad Greenquist	...	Victor Pascow
Michael Lombard	...	Irwin Goldman
Miko Hughes	...	Gage Creed
Blaze Berdahl	...	Ellie Creed
Susan Blommaert	...	Missy Dandridge
Mara Clark	...	Marcy Charlton
Kavi Raz	...	Steve Masterton
Mary Louise Wilson	...	Dory Goldman
Andrew Hubatsek	...	Zelda
Liz Davies	...	Girl at Infirmary
Kara Dalke	...	Candystriper
Matthew August Ferrell	...	Jud as a Child

Also Known As:

Pet Cemetery (USA) (orthographically correct title)
Stephen King's Pet Sematary (Philippines: English title) (poster title)

Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Netherlands:16 | Iceland:16 | Germany:(Banned) (original rating) | Canada:18A | Finland:K-16 (1993) (video version) (uncut) | Italy:VM18 | Ireland:18 | Spain:18 | Australia:M | Finland:K-18 (1989) (cut) | France:-12 | Norway:18 | South Korea:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:R | West Germany:18 | Malaysia:(Banned)

Filming Locations:

Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine, USA

Company:

Laurel Productions

Trivia:

George A. Romero was originally set to direct but when filming was delayed, he dropped out, and Mary Lambert stepped in.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Louis is checking on Ellie after she fell off the tire swing his pant legs are down. When Rachel gets up to rush after Gage his pants legs are now rolled up. When he gets up to follow Rachel his pants legs are once again down.

Quotes:

Victor Pascow: The barrier was not meant to be crossed. The ground is sour.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Pet Sematary II (1992)

Soundtrack:

Sheena Is A Punk Rocker

Best horror movie ever

One of the best (if not the best) Stephen King's screenings. Dark as dark can be, surprising non-hollywood ending, terrifying atmosphere, amazing book adaptation, outstanding cast, educational (don't play with afterlife), in short - everything an excellent horror should be...

My favorite horror movie, straight 10+.