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Pet Sematary (2019) dir. Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer

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“Don't... bury... me in that place...”

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Pet Sematary’s original motion picture soundtrack is available on vinyl for $35 via Waxwork Records. The remake's score is composed by Christopher Young (Hellraiser, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge).

The double-LP album is pressed on 180-gram "Church" colored vinyl. It's housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket featuring artwork by Christopher Shy with an 11x11 printed insert and liner notes by Young.

Listen to two songs from the Pet Sematary soundtrack below.

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Pet Sematary (2019)

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jeté laurence as ellie, pet sematary (2019)

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Pet Sematary (2019, Kevin Kölsch, Dennis Widmyer)

10/19/19

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Pet Sematary was pretty nice. Not bad for a remake, but it’s a bit hard to say if either the 1989 film is better than the 2019 film or vice-versa. Both offer great aspects that the other one didn’t have, and there are enough differences that make them stand out significantly. Worth checking out if you love Stephen King’s books, or the films based on them.

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Pet Sematary

First thing’s first, I would love it if you would kindly put this song on repeat as you read this review to really get into the proper mood. So anyone who knows me knows I am a HUGE Stephen King fan. As in, have read close to everything he’s ever written, wrote my thesis on his work, have his words tattooed on my body kind of fan. And if there’s anything a Stephen King fan can tell you, it’s that it’s a road filled with the highest of highs...and the lowest of lows. I’ll also confess that as a purposefully childfree person who has never felt any kind of desire to be a parent, there’s a fundamental piece of the horror experience that Pet Sematary offers which I will just never, ever feel on a gut level. I didn’t find the novel particularly terrifying, and the 1989 original film only packs a few true scares into an otherwise schlocky B-movie. I’ll keep this review spoiler-lite (nothing that is not known from the trailers already released) but chances are, you already know the story by now. The Creed family (Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, Jete Laurence, and Hugo and Lucas Lavoie) move to Maine to escape the hectic city life of Boston, and on their acres of property there lies a pet cemetery...and something beyond, deeper into the woods, that has the power to bring the dead back to life. Was the third time the charm for this tale of both pet and human reanimation? Well...

Eh...kinda? A beat-by-beat remake of the first half leads to a much more nuanced and satisfying second half, complete with arguably the darkest ending I can think of for any contemporary horror film since another venerable King work, 2007′s The MIst. 

Some thoughts:

Will Jason Clarke ever get to be happy in a movie?

The design of the cemetery and the creepy ritualistic way it’s treated by the local kids (complete with masks that are a giant NOPE) make for some excellent dread and atmosphere before any undead shenanigans even begin. 

I wasn’t sure they’d include Zelda in this retelling and I’m not sure how I feel about the choice they ended up making. Zelda is far and away the most terrifying aspect of the 1989 original, and there’s just not much that can compare to that.

From a technical aspect, virtually everything has improved over the original, including the realism of the gore - especially some medical type gore within the first 30 minutes that was, frankly, stomach-churning. 

Probably my favorite performance comes from John Lithgow as old-timer neighbor Jud Crandall, who befriends the family and leads Louis up into the woods in the first place to bury Church, the family cat - only Jud knows that Church is gonna come back, and he does with a vengeance. Lithgow imbues a sweet neighborly energy to a man who’s a little rough around the edges, a little gruff, and one seemingly not used to caring about people. Tiny details, like Jud combing his hair when he’s invited to dinner at the Creed house, really flesh out the character into something more than just a local old coot.

It’s clear that the first half is much weaker than the second half, but I do appreciate more of an effort to explain what exactly is going on in those woods while also leaving a lot of the spookiness up to the imagination. That being said, why include the legend of the Wendigo if you’re not going to explain what it is or why it’s so terrifying? I feel like half the audience will miss the implication of Ellie’s changing appearance during her confrontation with Jud in his house just because they’ve never heard of a Wendigo and/or aren’t big Supernatural fans. It begs the question - is it really Ellie that came back, albeit wrong? Or just something wearing Ellie’s face?

Also, this goes without saying at this point, but for those who are sensitive to such things, there IS some dead cat imagery, followed by lots of undead cat imagery. There is also a fleeting image of a dead dog, but nothing nearly as gruesome as what is shown of Church’s body.

I was very impressed with the sound design, which went a long way to imbuing the woods with a creepy, otherworldly vibe. Not to mention all the unsettling growls and hisses coming from Church. 

Speaking of Church, I am not a big cat person and it really squicks me out when cats are on top of surfaces used for food like kitchen counters or tables - but seeing an undead cat on a cutting board on top of the kitchen counter has to be a hard fucking line in the sand even for the most avowed cat person, right?

Loved the blink and you’ll miss it Cujo reference at Ellie’s birthday party, as Jud is overheard telling another guest “I heard about this St. Bernard that had rabies...” Plus there’s a sign that says “Derry 20 miles” towards the end of the movie. 

The makeup look for undead Ellie is unsettling as fuck and really freaked me out. 

My biggest takeaway is that I am absolutely furious at whoever designed the second trailer for this film ruining what would honestly have been the shock of a lifetime. Had I not know that it would be Ellie, rather than Gage, who is brought back, I think my mind would have blown out of my skull. It’s an excellent choice on the part of the writers, Matt Greenberg and Jeff Buhler, because Ellie understands what has happened to her and actually has conversations with Louis about it. It’s horrifying to imagine someone you love coming back wrong and knowing it. That fascinating, nuanced horror pivots quickly into pretty standard “possessed love one saying terrible things” territory, which is a shame, because there was really something interesting going on for a moment there.

Pet Sematary is just different enough from the original to feel like it had something to say, and does a much better job at creating atmosphere and dread amidst the madness of grief. However, it doesn’t quite go deep enough to explore all the themes rattling around within in any truly meaningful way. While this version isn’t going to kill your cat or slice your Achilles tendon, the world probably would have been just fine if it had stayed dead. 

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The Mosley Review: Pet Sematary

I believe that there is no other famous author out there who's literary works have been adapted to screen more than Stephen King. He truly is the best at terrifying the masses through his books and now with updated film adaptations. From the 80's on to the mid 2000's there have been nearly a countless number of adaptations to film, television and stage of his stories and many of them have become iconic and remain some of the pillars of the horror genre. Within the last 10 years we've begun to revisit his stories with updated technology and the abilities to get closer to the original source material. We've seen it work wonderfully and some haven't been that good. With this story, I felt the need to deviate from the source material was necessary for what the filmmakers wanted to accomplish, but I also felt that the film was not as great as it could've been. The iconic moments are still there and there are some truly terrifying and twisted moments that elevate the sinister tone.

Jason Clarke is one of the most charismatic character actors out there and I get excited when he is on screen. He always delivers a stellar performance and I thought he was great as Dr. Louis Creed. Amy Seimetz was great as his wife Rachel Creed and the moments when she is reflecting on her trauma with her sister Zelda were truly disturbing. John Lithgow was an excellent choice to portray Jud Crandell and I truly felt his guilt as he explained the terror behind the ancient burial ground. Jeté Laurence as the daughter Elle was truly a standout and when she comes back to life, she is truly twisted and horrifying. The evil in her eyes and voice was something truly sinister and evil.

The score by longtime horror composer Christopher Young delivers yet another chilling and haunting score that truly elevates the scares and dread. Visually the film is gorgeously grimmy and haunting. Overall, this was not the best adaptation of a Stephen King novel and not a bad remake, but it just felt a little empty and rushed at times. The film had some truly scary moments and it was an entertaining horror thriller, but when it comes to new adaptations and remakes, sometimes original is better.

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Pet Sematary Review

Pet Sematary is directed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer with a screenplay from Jeff Buhler and story by Matt Greenberg. The film stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, Jete Laurence, and John Lithgow and is based off the Stephen King novel. The story follows the Creed family (Clarke, Seimetz, and Laurence) as they move from Boston to a rural town in upstate Maine. As the family adjusts to their new home they discover that a dark and mysterious burial ground lies in the forest behind their new home. To audiences familiar with the source material you know what starts to happen within the Pet Sematary, and for those who aren’t aware it’s best to know as little as possible. As someone who didn’t read the book or watch the 1989 film, coming out of Pet Sematary I can say I thoroughly enjoyed this film from beginning to end.

Like with most Stephen King stories and adaptations there are dark undertones that permeate throughout his stories. Pet Sematary is no different as themes of death, grief, and resurrection are key components in the film. These themes more so than the scares present the real horror that this film has and that’s what I gravitated onto in this film. All the actors are great in this film, but it’s Jete Laurence who’s the standout for me as she portrays the daughter Ellie Creed. She’s absolutely wonderful in this film and her character arc is one of my favorite aspects of the film. It wouldn’t be Pet Sematary without Church the cat as he makes his screen presence known in horrifying and wonderful ways. It was great that the filmmakers used real cats for this film instead of special effects or puppets as that would have taken away the effect and presence that Church has on the overall story of the film.

I didn't find many issues with the film though Pet Sematary is a slow paced film which for some may annoy viewers during the film. I think more so than the slow pace is the changes from the novel which include a different ending from the novel. These revisions along with the ending will no doubt be polarizing, but that’s sometimes the beauty of an adaptation. For myself, as someone who is not familiar with the source material this was a thrilling good horror film that I enjoyed. Regardless how one may feel after watching this film, it’s great that were seeing Stephen King adaptations come to the big screen and I’m just happy to see his horror thrive on the big screen.

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Movie Review: 'Pet Sematary' (Second Opinion)

Movie Review: ‘Pet Sematary’ (Second Opinion)

  You can read Gfunk’s review here!

Plot: Based on the seminal novel by Stephen King, Pet Sematary tells the story of Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke) and his family. Deciding to leave Boston behind, Creed moves his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz), daughter Ellie (Jete Laurence), and son Gage (Hugh and Lucas Lavoie) to the small town of Ludlow, Maine. Yet the seemingly picturesque house and property is…

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Pet Sematary will be released on Digital on June 25 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on July 9 via Paramount Pictures. Based on Stephen King’s 1983 novel of the same name, the film hit theaters back in February.

Best Buy will carry an exclusive, limited edition Steelbook 4K Ultra HD edition, which is pictured below. It's available for pre-order for $32.99.

Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer (Starry Eyes) direct from a script by Jeff Buhler (The Prodigy). Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, John Lithgow, Hugo Lavoie, Lucas Lavoie, Jeté Laurence, Obssa Ahmed, and Alyssa Brooke Levine star.

The disc includes an alternate ending. A full list of special features is below.

Special features:

Beyond the Deadfall – 4-part making-of featurette

Resurrection – Directors, screenwriters and cast discuss bringing this classic back to life

The Final Resting Place—A deeper look into finding the right location for the terror to unfold

The Road to Sorrow— Inside the film’s tragic themes and creating the iconic cat Church

Death Comes home—Unearth the creepy elements behind the climax and final scenes of the film.

Night Terrors – Family Haunting Visions

Louis

Rachel

Ellie

The Tale of Timmy Baterman

Alternate ending

Deleted and extended scenes

After the Creed family relocates from Boston to rural Maine, they soon discover an ancient burial ground hidden deep in the woods near their new home. When tragedy strikes, the grief-stricken father is driven by the cemetery’s sinister power, setting off a perilous chain of events that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences.

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Pet Sematary (2019)

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Pet Sematary (2019)

Dir. Kevin Kölsch & Dennis Widmyer