Pet Sematary
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: April 5, 2019
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joeyabukiApr 5, 2019
The movie is quite different from Stephen King's book and the adaptation of 1989, the fans are not going to like that, but I do not review neither the book nor the previous old film adaptation, but this one. It manages to build good momentsThe movie is quite different from Stephen King's book and the adaptation of 1989, the fans are not going to like that, but I do not review neither the book nor the previous old film adaptation, but this one. It manages to build good moments of tension, the performances are a thousand times better than the ones from the original one, in that they were very mediocre. The film was excellent (I would put a note of 9) but in the final act it deflates and goes to the trash. Typical horror movie that has all the clichés of today's cinema that will go unnoticed and nobody will remember it. The last 3 minutes are a disaster. I keep the original.… Expand
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BulgarianCriticApr 5, 2019
A pretty average horror movie which could have been something great and amazing but it just came out as meh
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Carol_reviewsApr 22, 2019
It's like they walked the original to the sematary, buried it, and when it came back from the dead it was just a little off, not quite he same and a tad smelly. It
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LamontRaymondApr 9, 2019
It's a good, solid, old-school horror movie, with just enough humor to keep it afloat. The biggest issue I have with it as that it wastes two amazing actors (the leads) who are relatively flat in this flick. But the daughter is amazing inIt's a good, solid, old-school horror movie, with just enough humor to keep it afloat. The biggest issue I have with it as that it wastes two amazing actors (the leads) who are relatively flat in this flick. But the daughter is amazing in "both states". Also, the cat? Incredible. Would eat the cat from Captain Marvel for lunch!… Expand
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marcmyworksApr 7, 2019
Pet Sematary is probably one of my favourite Stephen King stories but being set in present day it doesn't quite work. They is too much emphasis on gore rather than suspense and the ending is almost humourous rather than being scary. OverallPet Sematary is probably one of my favourite Stephen King stories but being set in present day it doesn't quite work. They is too much emphasis on gore rather than suspense and the ending is almost humourous rather than being scary. Overall its better than most remakes, but leaves a bit to be desired.… Expand
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TVJerryApr 11, 2019
As with most remakes, this one should have stayed dead, which echoes the basic plot: A family moves into a country home near the titular burial ground, which reanimates any animal or human that's buried there. Anyone who cherished theAs with most remakes, this one should have stayed dead, which echoes the basic plot: A family moves into a country home near the titular burial ground, which reanimates any animal or human that's buried there. Anyone who cherished the original or hews to the book might be upset by some of the plot point reworking. There's a profusion of jump scares and some of them work, but when it's time to create real suspense, this directing duo (Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch) falls short. It does manage to maintain a sense of dread and the performances are strong, but it breaks no new ground for the genre (pun intended), is only mildly scary and really didn't need to be dug up again (pun again).… Expand
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TheQuietGamerApr 14, 2019
Pet Sematary was my first Stephen King story and while I have my quibbles with it the book retains a special place in my heart. Where the first adaptation failed me was in both the acting and directing. It was almost completely faithful toPet Sematary was my first Stephen King story and while I have my quibbles with it the book retains a special place in my heart. Where the first adaptation failed me was in both the acting and directing. It was almost completely faithful to the source material, but was so amateurish in execution that I have a love-hate relationship with it. I respect it's fidelity, but can't help cringing whenever anyone opens their mouth or when I witness a scene that common sense would have dictated be shot at night.

Thus the prospect of this movie had me excited as it offered a chance to see one of my favorite works of gothic horror brought to life in a more competent manner. For the most part it succeeded. This version takes more liberties, but it's so much better made and performed that it's easily the more watchable of the two. Yet, I still remain unconvinced that Pet Sematary can ever really work as a film. This remake bypasses all of the character development and drama to get to the bloody final act as quickly as possible. There's no passion put into the build-up. A shame because that's where the novel shined. Plus it just makes this movie largely a bore as it's this material that makes up the majority of the running time. However, whereas the book took a serious nosedive in quality the moment Louis Creed set out to resurrect that which should have remained dead, this adaptation finds new life in that previously uncompelling territory.

The directors show a level of enthusiasm for the more violent content that's largely missing from the rest of the movie. The film really does get better the closer it draws to a close. Weak jump scares aside, there are some genuinely creepy and tense moments. The tone is incredibly bleak and the new ending is much more satisfying than the one Stephen King came up with all those years ago. In the end it's not enough to save Pet Sematary from mediocrity, but at least it ensures that it does get interesting to watch at some point.

It's hard to really fault the people behind this for trying to condense so much of the novel's less traditionally exciting material down in order to focus on the more gory and supernatural elements that actually sell tickets. The problem is that they only make up a small part of the source material. Which makes me question if it's legitimately possible to make an enjoyable Pet Sematary adaptation that stays true to what the bulk of the book had to offer considering it's largely comprised exposition and build-up. Ultimately, I feel this was a step in the right direction, but the fact that it favors generic scare tactics over staying true to the heart and soul of the story shows that we still have a long way to go.

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TyranianFeb 9, 2020
Fairly well-made and with decent performances but the story has too many stupidities.
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Compi24Apr 9, 2019
The recent resurgence of Stephen King adaptations continues with this second (or technically third) attempt at tackling his acclaimed novel, "Pet Sematary." And though the overall turnout of this Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer-directedThe recent resurgence of Stephen King adaptations continues with this second (or technically third) attempt at tackling his acclaimed novel, "Pet Sematary." And though the overall turnout of this Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer-directed effort remains in the realms of mediocrity, you can still sense the inherent brilliance that existed in the source material. A whole lot of the movie is steeped in this really dreadful sense of moral ambiguity that makes for an intriguing watch. And though others found themselves bored within the first half of this, it was the dramatic irony of knowing what's about to happen that kept me so rapt. The ending of this work, however, takes an errant left turn into anti-climactic ineffectiveness, with the upshot of things conjuring up sour memories of "The Mist" rather than other, more palatable Stephen King stories. Call me old-fashioned, sure, but I don't mind a downer of an ending if it makes sense within the context of the story at hand, leading the audience to believe that there was only one way this story could end. Add the fact that the ending attempted here is a noted departure from the book's, and you're ultimately left scratching your head.… Expand
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LuciusMcGibbonAug 4, 2019
Mega meh. I mean, it's not a bad looking movie, and the first half had me watching simply by not being an awful remake. Lithgow as Judd is... sorta okay. The Creeds are... adequately acted. Gage is... pretty dang Gage-y, actually. I had noMega meh. I mean, it's not a bad looking movie, and the first half had me watching simply by not being an awful remake. Lithgow as Judd is... sorta okay. The Creeds are... adequately acted. Gage is... pretty dang Gage-y, actually. I had no beef with this remake until it started making promises it couldn't keep. It's clear these guys want the viewer to expect their expectations subverted... but they don't actually have any good tricks beyond the okey-doke itself. Several times, the movie seems to pull a head fake and scream "ha! fooled you! That's not what happens at all!" Which is fun for a moment (more so if you saw '89,) until the actual follow-through throws it all away by being so lame it's lämé. One major twist I welcomed with open arms, but by the time it played out I was wondering how the heck I ever thought this was a good idea. If this movie was a basketball player, it would continuously cross you out of your shoes before immediately turning the ball over. The final shot of the movie scores a few points with me, it is a top-notch 30 seconds. But the stuff that led up to it... meh, I say. MEH!!… Expand
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GinaKApr 10, 2019
I am not a fan of Stephen King, but I enjoyed this well-made version of a basic Stephen King plot – nothing very frightening or original. The acting, however, was excellent, especially from Jason Clarke and the great John Lithgow.
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AndremaxDec 5, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a great thing! Putting a character to die instead of another. Movie isn't necessarily boring, sometimes it's possible fun yourself and even scared yourself, photography is decent too but plot is still weak and characters are still painfully foolish.… Expand
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IttiacesApr 5, 2019
Giving this a 6 because John Lithgows performance was amazing and the cast was good. It's a movie that tries very hard to live up to the classic and terrifying Stephen King novel but unfortunately misses the mark. Overall it's an ok watch butGiving this a 6 because John Lithgows performance was amazing and the cast was good. It's a movie that tries very hard to live up to the classic and terrifying Stephen King novel but unfortunately misses the mark. Overall it's an ok watch but a letdown as far as horrors go. Not for the hardcore genre fans. What a shame, was really looking forward to a decent scare.… Expand
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AcaciaApr 19, 2019
When you have to use a loud truck going by as a scare in a movie, your movie might be in trouble. Saw this with a couple of friends, and none of us thiught this was a good movie. It is not scary and some of it is just hard to watch. We allWhen you have to use a loud truck going by as a scare in a movie, your movie might be in trouble. Saw this with a couple of friends, and none of us thiught this was a good movie. It is not scary and some of it is just hard to watch. We all spent a lot of time with our hands over our eyes. In the end, it just becomes a gore fest. Not worth the time or money, in our opinion.… Expand
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MattBrady99Oct 19, 2019
A lifeless remake that wastes a terrifying concept.

How amazing would it be if Ari Aster was the director, but oh well. John Lithgow was the saving grace while Jason Clarke is trying his absolute best, bless him. The cinematography wasA lifeless remake that wastes a terrifying concept.

How amazing would it be if Ari Aster was the director, but oh well. John Lithgow was the saving grace while Jason Clarke is trying his absolute best, bless him.

The cinematography was bland, the setting felt phoney, the child acting was terrible, and the amount of times the same exact loud truck driving by jump scare happened was ridiculous.

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JoshuaKlinkAug 29, 2020
The eerie but occasionally weak starting points leave one tired of the predictability. But although the development of the plot becomes tolerable, which is certainly only Stephen King's doing, and the performances are especially theThe eerie but occasionally weak starting points leave one tired of the predictability. But although the development of the plot becomes tolerable, which is certainly only Stephen King's doing, and the performances are especially the highlights, Pet Sematery ultimately digs up its own grave by failing to deliver on its narrative, leaving the natural ending unfitting.… Expand
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bkristmanApr 7, 2019
I can see this being made as a tv movie but can't see why it gets a theatre slot. Slow and tedious and you can see what's coming a mile away .
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weskergamerJun 1, 2019
Esperaba un poco más de la película después de ver los trailers y lo que escuchaba de la gente pero no llegó a lo q esperaba. Igual tiene bastante mal rollo y bastante entretenida
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Mitya64Apr 28, 2019
Ремейк получше оригинала. Актеры сыграли не плохо. Девочка с ножом пугала. Т.к книгу я не читал не знал что такая концовка.
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Truth_of_PiscesApr 20, 2019
I had never seen the original Pet Sematary before this film, so I managed to go in with no expectation and judge this movie on its own merit. It's not a bad movie, and it certainly has moments of genuine terror and suspense, and strongI had never seen the original Pet Sematary before this film, so I managed to go in with no expectation and judge this movie on its own merit. It's not a bad movie, and it certainly has moments of genuine terror and suspense, and strong performances but sadly it is held back by a lengthy, plodding, and an exposition-heavy first half. By the time it finally kicks off, in contrast to the first half of the film, the later half feels rushed and over far too soon. Overall, I would say as far as Stephen King movies go, it's not the worst, but it never rises to the standard set by 2017's "IT".… Expand
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JLuis_001Apr 23, 2019
I really hoped this film would surprise me but with great sadness I have to say it didn't make it.

Pet Sematary doesn't even enter my top 20 of Stephen King's favorite novels and yet it's one of his most famous books. Beyond the flaws in hisI really hoped this film would surprise me but with great sadness I have to say it didn't make it.

Pet Sematary doesn't even enter my top 20 of Stephen King's favorite novels and yet it's one of his most famous books.
Beyond the flaws in his prose, the general concept of that particular story makes it so attractive that I wasn't surprised at all to hear the plans of a remake.

And I really hoped it would be a good adaptation but honestly it seemed so inert and completely devoid of frights and horror, even when its atmosphere tries its best to try to induce terror.

And although many people and critics have said that the changes made to the plot don't affect the film the truth is that they actually do. Especially that Ellie is the one who dies instead of Gage.
The death and dark resurrection of Gage are more dramatic because he was only a little boy.
And also I cannot forgive them for omitting Timmy Baterman's story because that's the key moment of explaining what's in the Micmac cemetery and especially what Louis was going to provoke. It was a monumental error.

Pet Sematary is not the adaptation I expected and wanted. And it's definitely not one of Stephen King's best adaptations.… Expand
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McdaiddeSep 11, 2019
Too quick, no soul, strange dialogue. The original film has some terrible acting but soul intact. Better luck next time?
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FilipeNetoJan 18, 2021
A remake with technical and visual improvements, but that's basically it.

Although his writing is generally brilliant, not all of Stephen King's short stories are in fact attractive and interesting. As with all authors, there are smallerA remake with technical and visual improvements, but that's basically it.

Although his writing is generally brilliant, not all of Stephen King's short stories are in fact attractive and interesting. As with all authors, there are smaller works in the middle of their writing and "Pet Sematary" is probably one of them. Even so, this did not prevent three adaptations from being made for the cinema. This film is precisely the third on the list, and the most recent, being a remake of the first, made in 1989. Personally, I found the original film average. It presents several improvements, mainly at a technical level thanks to the most modern technology and methods. But honestly I have some reservations about the script.

Being a remake, the script is very similar to the film of the Eighties: again, we have the story of the Creed family again, who moves to the quiet city of Ludlow, Maine, in order to disconnect themselves from the tiring routine of the great City. What they did not expect was that the road in front of their new home had so much truck traffic, which circulated at high speed and without much care. Nor did they expect to find an animal graveyard behind the house, which is presented to them by a friendly neighbor, Jud. The cemetery is a place created by the children of the surroundings, to bury their friends, many of them run over on the road. So far, nothing special. Weeks later, when Louis Creed, a doctor and family patriarch, is unable to save the life of a young man who dies at his hands after an accident, he is warned by the spirit of that same young man that he, as well as his family, are in danger . In fact, behind the house, there is also an ancient sacred place where the Indians buried their dead, but which was abandoned when it became a cursed place. A place where you shouldn't go and where the stony soil hides a cruel force, which Louis will discover over time.

The script is very similar to the 1989 film, and there are scenes that were even traced on carbon paper. However, besides this not being exactly original, it also makes the film predictable and boring for those who saw the oldest film. Of course, there are modifications here and there: at least one of the characters in the original film was removed and the script tried to put more emphasis on the character Rachel Creed, developing her traumas and internal conflicts to increase tension. These were positive changes, but on the other hand, the film does not seem to have much feeling: in the 1989 film, I felt that the film was creating an atmosphere of tension and suspense that worked satisfactorily. That was less noticeable here, and it's a shame, because then the film is not able to scare anyone.

The cast is decent, but it is not brilliant. The young Jeté Laurence, for me, was the actress who stood out the most, with a remarkable ability to act as an innocent and friendly girl and, quickly, turn into a totally different thing. Jason Clarke seems to me to be well enough, but he was not able to do better than Dale Midkiff did in the Eighties, in the same character. Amy Seimetz initially seemed quite bland, but it improved as her character became more neurotic and traumatized. John Lithgow did a satisfactory job, but no more.

At a technical level, the film is reasonably more appealing and interesting than its predecessor of the Eighties. It couldn't be any other way. Cinematography is frankly good, but still within the standard of today's films, with nothing that really surprises us. The visual and special effects are good, and the sets and costumes don't surprise us much. The look of animals and people who come back to life after dying was very well thought out and really leaves no doubt as to the perverse nature of what they become. The CGI effects were used discreetly, as well as the soundtrack, which is not noticeable.… Expand
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GrantD243Apr 9, 2019
Pet Sematary reminded me of the Stephen King stories that have been adapted to film by Netflix (most notably, 1922). It's fine, it was entertaining to watch, but it didn't blow me away in any way, shape, or form. I wanted to feel creeped out,Pet Sematary reminded me of the Stephen King stories that have been adapted to film by Netflix (most notably, 1922). It's fine, it was entertaining to watch, but it didn't blow me away in any way, shape, or form. I wanted to feel creeped out, but that feeling never came. The third act also felt incredibly rushed, and in fact it felt so hurried that when the credits rolled I was actually left feeling like there should have been more. It's better than a lot of horror movies that come out these days, but it's no where near the level of The Witch, Hereditary, or IT.… Expand
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Bertaut1Apr 11, 2019
Not bad, but not a patch on the book, and the new ending is awful

In Stephen King's celebrated oeuvre, his 1983 novel Pet Sematary (the misspelling is intentional) is something of a curio. Although reasonably well received at the time,Not bad, but not a patch on the book, and the new ending is awful

In Stephen King's celebrated oeuvre, his 1983 novel Pet Sematary (the misspelling is intentional) is something of a curio. Although reasonably well received at the time, critics have never considered it worthy of the kind of attention lavished on work such as The Shining, The Stand, The Dark Tower series, It, Misery, or The Green Mile. Fans of King, however, have long championed it as one of his most emotionally devastating and philosophically complex works, whilst King himself considers it the scariest novel he's ever written. And although on the surface, the plot is as schlocky as they come, buried underneath is an examination of grief and how it can compromise one's ability to act rationally.

Written by Jeff Buhler, from an initial script by Matt Greenberg, and directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, for me, much like It (2017), Pet Sematary doesn't really work. It's certainly better that Mary Lambert's 1989 filmic adaptation, but it pales in comparison to the novel. Granted, most films suffer when compared to a source text, but Pet Sematary, which relies far too heavily on jump scares, is especially disappointing in this sense insofar as it starts off very strongly, taking care to respectfully modernise the novel's themes and examine the characters' underlying emotions, before descending into absolute stupidity in the last act.

Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke) and his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz), their eight-year-old daughter Ellie (Jete Laurence), three-year-old son Gage (Hugo and Lucas Lavoie), and Ellie's beloved cat, Church relocate from Boston to Ludlow, Maine. When Church is found dead, the Creeds' neighbour, Jud Crandall (John Lithgow), shows Louis an ancient Mi'kmaq burial ground in the forest, with the power to resurrect the dead. After burying Church, Louis is stunned when the cat returns, albeit far more aggressive than he used to be. However, when a horrific tragedy befalls the family, Jud warns Louis not to return to the site. Louis, however, has no intention of heeding that warning.

The big change in the film is that it's Ellie and not Gage who is killed, and whom Louis decides to bring back. However, King himself approved the change, and personally, I think it improves the story - as in the novel, it's Ellie with whom Louis and Rachel have portentous conversations about what happens after we die, and having her be the one killed establishes a more coherent thematic through-line.

Much like the novel, the film is primarily focused on grief, and how it drives him to do something unspeakable. He's a man of science, who clashes with Rachel about what to tell Ellie regarding death - she wants to talk about an afterlife, he wants to focus on the finality of death as something natural. This is a smart choice by King, as Louis becomes the one who refuses to let death have the final word, with his conscious mind unable to accept the random tragedy that has befallen him.

And for about two-thirds of the runtime, the film deals reasonably convincingly with these issues. At least up to the point when it seems to forget about them entirely, as the third act descends into a ridiculously campy series of murders, attempted murders, and all round violence.

The last half-hour or so is as superficial and immature as anything in any King adaptation, and the new "twist" ending completely undercuts both King's original themes, and how well the film itself had handled those themes earlier on. I've no problem with filmmakers altering the end of a literary adaptation; the finale of Frank Darabont's The Mist (2007), for example, is completely different from King's novel, but it replicates the spirit of the original. The whole point of the end of Pet Sematary, however, is that Louis learns nothing from his experience with Gage. The tragedy is that, lost in madness and despair, he repeats his mistakes. The end of the film has none of this, with the final shot more of a silly "dun-dun-duuuun" moment.

The film also leaves out almost all of the backstory and mythology of the burial ground and the role of the Wendigo (an evil necromantic spirit from Algonquin folklore); Louis sees a picture of it in a book, but it's unnamed, and later, he thinks he sees something in the distance of the fog-shrouded forest, but that's as close as we ever get to it.

As a novel, Pet Sematary is a study of grief and childhood trauma first, a horror narrative second. Investigating our psychological reaction to death, the book probes how far we might go to ensure a loved one never leaves us. As a film, Pet Sematary seems to be charting a similar course, until it abandons this tack in favour of a shock-for-shock's sake ending. With an over-reliance on predictable jump scares, ultimately, what could have been a mature and emotionally affecting story gives in to the worst excesses of the genre.… Expand
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bataguilaMay 6, 2019
Destrozan la de los 80s, le meten ahi una lineas dramaticas para asustar que funcionan, pero cambiando lo basico de la original, si decepciona
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DULAccdApr 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It wasn't that horror to me,During the movie I stood without any problems on my seat, so I can't give it more.… Expand
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mjccalvoApr 12, 2019
To be quick: It is better than the original one? No on my opinion. It is terrible? Neither. Disclaimer: I have never read the book.

The best parts for me where the ones that involve the burial grounds, the scenery and music there just nailsTo be quick: It is better than the original one? No on my opinion. It is terrible? Neither. Disclaimer: I have never read the book.

The best parts for me where the ones that involve the burial grounds, the scenery and music there just nails it, and is the only part I consider superior to the original one.

It has 2 main differences with the first adaptation, both of them are acceptable, however I thing baby cage in the original was a lot more terrifying.

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ChapyyApr 15, 2019
I had almost no hopes for pet semetary, but i was kinda satisfied. I can easily see why some people loved it but also why others hated it. some part are left unexplained but when well used, it can be a good thing. The actors were not fabulousI had almost no hopes for pet semetary, but i was kinda satisfied. I can easily see why some people loved it but also why others hated it. some part are left unexplained but when well used, it can be a good thing. The actors were not fabulous in their roles but not bad either. A lot of the movie is based on the stupid decisions of a character but it's an horror movie... you have to expect it. The message of the movie reminded me of "A quiet place", love is powerful and can sometime make you do things that are irrational. Some moments were more ugly than scary. To sum up, it was an OK movie made from a GOOD book. 6.5/10… Expand
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tinocaerApr 11, 2019
This movie is ok... with a solid premise and inconsistent execution. The little girl and the cat were both incredibly creepy and really helped make this movie just that bit more unsettling. Amy Seimetz was also pretty good, but Jason ClarkeThis movie is ok... with a solid premise and inconsistent execution. The little girl and the cat were both incredibly creepy and really helped make this movie just that bit more unsettling. Amy Seimetz was also pretty good, but Jason Clarke was not. It's hard to blame him because his character is pretty flat — a doctor who is a very "classic" science person: all logic. The pacing of the movie is not that good. The first act of the movie was solid, it did a great job of making you feel uncomfortable — not quite at home. This movie struggles in the second act, where things really slow down and get incredibly boring (my friend fell asleep and a woman next to me went on her phone). However, the third act picks things up again and it really gets exciting. It also has a pretty dark and deep meaning. The finale of the movie really surprised me (as someone who had neither read the book nor seen the previous adaptation), and will definitely surprise you as well. Overall, this film does a pretty decent job at balancing deep and dark subjects with more exciting scares.… Expand
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SlyTheKing83Apr 14, 2019
Wasn't that scary, also I didn't feel any emotions throughout the movie. The one thing that I really liked about this movie was Jud. Thats why im giving it a five. And the acting was good.
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MasadaApr 16, 2019
Acceptable adaption of King's arguably darkest story. While I agreed with some changes that would suit the story and production of a movie, I was saddened the ending was changed. And not for the better. Maybe I'm just too much of a fan ofAcceptable adaption of King's arguably darkest story. While I agreed with some changes that would suit the story and production of a movie, I was saddened the ending was changed. And not for the better. Maybe I'm just too much of a fan of King's work to fully appreciate the changes made. Newcomers to King's work will definitely enjoy it more than a fan. John Lithgow is excellent as Jud but Jeté Laurence steals the entire movie with her performance. Jason Clarke and Amy Seimetz are forgetable at best. Clarke's Louis feels too much like a wet paper towel while I have an entirely different vision of the character. Most of my points went to set design, cinematography and Lithgow's and Laurence's acting. Enjoyable, but just not there.… Expand
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CrazyStupidJakeJul 30, 2019
Was not prepared to dislike this film as much as I did. I’ll keep it brief as my buddy and I decided to leave the theater midway though the film. I never do that so I can’t say I’ve truly seen the film yet but the idea of grabbing drinksWas not prepared to dislike this film as much as I did. I’ll keep it brief as my buddy and I decided to leave the theater midway though the film. I never do that so I can’t say I’ve truly seen the film yet but the idea of grabbing drinks sounded much better than finishing this. With muddy cinematography, lame jump scares, and sluggish pacing, I found myself falling asleep multiple times before the story really kicked off (with the daughter dying). By the 3rd or 4th semi-truck jump scare, I knew that I had already checked out. Not a terrible film but certainly not memorable in any way.
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Bugalugs213Aug 29, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had some fairly average plot twists that neither here nor there. Felt kinda weird and made me a bit uneasy. Some parts made zero sense. Waste of 100 minutes watching it tbh.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 28, 2021
This is a somewhat spooky and sinister film - a bit predictable but with some reasonable performances. Its alright but not much more. I don't think I can say too much about it. It reminded me a little bit of the first 'Final Destination'This is a somewhat spooky and sinister film - a bit predictable but with some reasonable performances. Its alright but not much more. I don't think I can say too much about it. It reminded me a little bit of the first 'Final Destination' film, in terms of gore and jump scares. This is very much an ok film - not one I'd rush to go out of your way to watch but it's not awful either, just distinctly ok and no more.… Expand
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CameronPepeJul 17, 2020
Pet Sematary the average horror film nothing great about it some decent kills some alright acting and some interesting things but the only great thing about this was Amy seimetz acting I've only seen her in a couple of films but this is thePet Sematary the average horror film nothing great about it some decent kills some alright acting and some interesting things but the only great thing about this was Amy seimetz acting I've only seen her in a couple of films but this is the best she's ever been.… Expand
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akshatmahajanJul 8, 2021
I watch Pet Sematary remake after watching the original and I was really disappointed with the remake. The changes done in the story and execution were bad.

The original movie had a better story, only it was lacking was proper execution.I watch Pet Sematary remake after watching the original and I was really disappointed with the remake. The changes done in the story and execution were bad.

The original movie had a better story, only it was lacking was proper execution. This remake lacked both. The acting was normal, the horror element was zero and creepiness was average. The movie was not properly connecting and fails to indulge the audience. Also, the writer changed a lot of things in the story and it just made story bad and less effective. What this movie was just a story which was trying to be a horror movie but failed miserably to become a horror movie.

Overall, I will not recommend this to you. Instead you should give try to the original.… Expand
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JLauSep 25, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Remake where a guy keeps getting warned by people not to go to the pet graveyard behind his house despite the fact that they're the ones who keep bringing the place up.… Expand
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makarosuFeb 15, 2022
Ну такое если честно, из персонажей хорошо отыгрывали только Рейчел в конце и Элли. Как работает волшебство леса непонятно. Утеряна атмосфера бумажного варианта книги, только пару моментов где реально жутко, например первый поход к болоту.Ну такое если честно, из персонажей хорошо отыгрывали только Рейчел в конце и Элли. Как работает волшебство леса непонятно. Утеряна атмосфера бумажного варианта книги, только пару моментов где реально жутко, например первый поход к болоту. Одобряю за упоминание вендиго, жаль его слишком мало.… Expand
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