Pet Sematary by Stephen King is a horror novel that tells the story of Louis Creed, a doctor who moves his family to a new home in Ludlow, Maine. The family soon discovers that there is a pet cemetery in the woods behind their house, and that animals buried there come back to life, but they are not the same as they were before.

How Does Pet Sematary End?

Louis Buries Gage

After the family's cat, Church, is killed by a car, Louis buries him in the pet cemetery. Church returns to life, but he is aggressive and violent. Louis realizes that the pet cemetery is a cursed place, and he tries to warn the townspeople, but they do not believe him.

Ellie Dies

Louis's daughter, Ellie, is killed in a car accident. Louis is devastated, and he decides to bury her in the pet cemetery. Ellie returns to life, but she is a zombie. She is mindless and aggressive, and she attacks Louis and his wife, Rachel.

Louis Kills Ellie

Louis is forced to kill Ellie in order to protect his family. He then burns down the pet cemetery, and he and Rachel leave Ludlow. However, the evil spirits from the cemetery follow them, and they eventually kill Louis.

Jud Crandall Returns

Jud Crandall, the town's caretaker, returns from the dead to help Louis. Jud tells Louis that he must kill Rachel in order to break the curse of the pet cemetery. Louis is reluctant to do this, but he eventually agrees.

Rachel Is Killed

Louis kills Rachel, and the evil spirits from the pet cemetery are finally defeated. Louis is left alone, and he is haunted by the memories of his dead wife and daughter.

Conclusion

Pet Sematary is a tragic story about the dangers of trying to bring back the dead. The novel explores the themes of grief, loss, and the limits of human control.