When Was Pet Sematary Made?
Pet Sematary is a horror film based on the book of the same name by Stephen King. The film was directed by Mary Lambert and released in the United States on April 21, 1989. It stars Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Blaze Berdahl, and Miko Hughes.
Plot
The film follows the Creed family, who move from Chicago to Ludlow, Maine, after Louis Creed (Dale Midkiff) accepts a job as a veterinarian at the University of Maine. The family's new home is located near a pet cemetery, where the children of the town have been burying their deceased pets for generations.
When the Creeds' cat, Church, is killed by a car, Louis buries him in the pet cemetery. However, the cat returns from the dead, but it is now a vicious and aggressive creature. Louis's daughter, Ellie (Blaze Berdahl), is later killed in a car accident, and Louis buries her in the pet cemetery as well. Ellie also returns from the dead, but she is even more dangerous than Church.
Louis and his wife, Rachel (Denise Crosby), must now find a way to stop Ellie before she kills them or anyone else. They eventually learn that the pet cemetery is a gateway to a dark and evil world, and they must use all their strength and courage to escape.
Cast and Crew
The film stars Dale Midkiff as Louis Creed, Fred Gwynne as Jud Crandall, Denise Crosby as Rachel Creed, Blaze Berdahl as Ellie Creed, and Miko Hughes as Gage Creed. The film was directed by Mary Lambert and written by Stephen King. The film was produced by Richard P. Rubinstein and George A. Romero.
Reception
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $57 million worldwide against a production budget of $11.5 million. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its scares and atmosphere, while others criticizing its slow pacing and lack of originality. The film has since become a cult classic among horror fans.
Legacy
The film has been adapted into a video game, a comic book, and a television series. The film has also been referenced in popular culture, including in the television shows The Simpsons and Family Guy. The film is considered to be one of the best horror films of the 1980s and is still enjoyed by horror fans today.
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