Pet Sematary (1989) 62,814 This R | 1H 43Min | Fantasy, Horror | 21 April 1989 (USA)

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6.6/10 Rate Pet Sematary (1989) 62,814 This R | 1h 43min | Fantasy, Horror | 21 April 1989 (USA)

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Behind a young family's home in Maine is a terrible secret that holds the power of life after death. When tragedy strikes, the threat of that power soon becomes undeniable.

Director: Mary Lambert Writers: Stephen King (novel), Stephen King (screenplay) Stars: Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Fred Gwynne | See full cast & crew » Me Before You

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Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. Storyline Edit Show HTML View more styles The Creeds have just moved to a new house in the countryside. Their house is perfect, except for two things: the semi-trailers that roar past on the narrow road, and the mysterious cemetery in the woods behind the house. The Creed's neighbours are reluctant to talk about User Polls the cemetery, and for good reason too. Written by Murray Chapman

Taglines: A Pet Isn't Just For Life. See more » Horror Movie Taglines

Genres: Fantasy | Horror

Certificate: R | See all certifications » Parents Guide: View content advisory » Creepiest "Creepy Child"

Details Edit You're stuck with a dead Country: USA body...what do you do with it? Language: English Release Date: 21 April 1989 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Pet Cemetery See more » Films based on Stephen Filming Locations: Bucksport, Maine, USA See more » King novels

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Budget: $11,500,000 (estimated) Dead Dogs Can Be Fun? Gross: $57,469,179 (USA) See more »

Company Credits See more polls » Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Laurel Productions See more » Show detailed company contact information on IMDbPro »

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Runtime: 103 min Sound Mix: Stereo (Dolby Stereo) Color: Color (Technicolor) Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1 See full technical specs »

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Quotes [Talking on the phone] Gage: First I play with Judd, then mommy came, and I play with mommy. We play daddy, we had a awful good time! Now, I want to play with you... Louis Creed: What did you do? Gage: [laughs wickedly] Louis Creed: What did you do! See more »

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Very creepy. 26 October 2001 | by HumanoidOfFlesh (Chyby, Poland) – See all my reviews

This scary and rather gory adaptation of Stephen King's great novel features outstanding central performances by Dale Midkiff,Fred Gwynne(who sadly died few years ago)and Denise Crosby and some really gruesome gore effects.Director Mary Lambert has a wonderful sense of visual style,and manages to make this one of the few versions of King's work that is not only worth seeing,but genuinely unnerving.The depiction of the zombie child Gage(Miko Hughes- later in "New Nightmare")is equally noteworthy,as what could easily have been a laughable character is made menacing and spooky.As for the people,who think that this one isn't scary- watch it alone in the dark(eventually with your squeamish girlfriend)and I guarantee you that "Pet Sematary" will creep you out.Some horror movies like this one or "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" shouldn't be watched in group.Recommended for horror fans!

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