Pet Sematary 1989 Review
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Back in the 1980s, Stephen King was at his best. Books were
flying off the shelves, after Carrie and The Shining took audiences by storm.
However, he had one film that was failing to hit the right mark. Pet Sematary.
A feature based on his lesser known novel of the same name. Now though with a
remake out today, the film is getting reborn into a cult hit, with gory cats
galore.
Following the Creed family, made up of Louis, Rachel, and
their children Ellie and Gage, the film captures them as they move into a new
home. As they begin to settle down, they meet the local folk, who warn them to
avoid the pet sematary near to their home. However, when their beloved cat is
sadly killed, yet returns from the dead, they are unable to avoid the horrific
monsters that come from it. Affecting them all in more ways than one.
While Pennywise the Clown will always be well received, the
idea that an animal harming you may not be. This is probably why Pet Sematary
didn’t get the outcome it wanted. Full of gore and over the top antics, it is
an 80s film to the core. A true horror classic in many ways. However, it fails
to hit the mark in ways that other King features do.
The characters are not so easy to connect with and the ideas
and themes running through the plot are hard to stick with. You know as a
viewer that the pets could be easily stopped and frustration comes out. There
is a beauty to the story though that comes in this silliness. Cult hit it
definitely is.
With the new feature out today, the story already looks like
it may have been updated for the better. Yet, if you want something to laugh
over or appreciate for the wonder that is King’s mind, then this is for you.
There so, I am giving it…
3 Stars
Joey X
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