Stephen King's classic horror novel Pet Sematary was first published in 1983 and has since been adapted into two feature films, a television miniseries, and a video game. Now, it seems that a new adaptation of the story is in the works.

Is There a New Pet Sematary Coming Out?

Is There a New Pet Sematary Movie Coming Out?

In 2019, it was announced that Paramount Pictures was developing a new Pet Sematary movie. The film is being directed by Lindsey Beer and Kevin Kolsch, who previously helmed the 2018 horror film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Jeff Buhler, who wrote the screenplay for The Prodigy and Jacob's Ladder, is penning the script.

The new Pet Sematary movie is set to star Jason Clarke as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, and John Lithgow as Jud Crandall. The film is scheduled to be released on April 11, 2024.

What Is the Story of Pet Sematary?

The story of Pet Sematary revolves around Louis Creed, a doctor who moves his family to a new home in Maine. Behind their house is a pet cemetery, where the local children bury their deceased pets. Louis soon learns that the cemetery has a sinister secret: anything buried there comes back to life, but it is not the same as before.

When Louis's daughter, Ellie, is killed by a car, he buries her in the pet cemetery in the hope that she will come back to life. Ellie does return, but she is a twisted and malevolent version of her former self.

Other Adaptations of Pet Sematary

In addition to the upcoming movie, there have been two other adaptations of Pet Sematary. The first was a feature film released in 1989. The film was directed by Mary Lambert and starred Dale Midkiff as Louis Creed, Denise Crosby as Rachel Creed, and Fred Gwynne as Jud Crandall.

The second adaptation was a television miniseries that aired in 1992. The miniseries was directed by Mick Garris and starred Anthony Edwards as Louis Creed, Denise Crosby as Rachel Creed, and Clancy Brown as Jud Crandall.