Pet Sematary is a classic horror novel by Stephen King that has been adapted into two films. The first film adaptation was released in 1989, while the second came out in 2019. Both films have received mixed reviews from critics, but they have both been popular with audiences.

When Was Pet Sematary Released?

The 1989 Film

The 1989 Pet Sematary film was directed by Mary Lambert and starred Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, and Denise Crosby. The film follows the Creed family, who move to a new home in Maine and discover a mysterious pet cemetery in the woods behind their house. When their daughter's cat is killed, they bury it in the cemetery and it comes back to life, but with a sinister twist.

The 1989 Pet Sematary film was a critical and commercial success. It grossed over $57 million at the box office and received positive reviews from critics. The film is still considered one of the best horror films of the 1980s.

The 2019 Film

The 2019 Pet Sematary film was directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer and starred Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow. The film is a remake of the 1989 film and follows the same basic storyline. However, the 2019 film makes some changes to the story, including a different ending.

The 2019 Pet Sematary film was a critical and commercial failure. It grossed only $54 million at the box office and received negative reviews from critics. The film was criticized for its unoriginality, poor acting, and lack of scares.

Which Film Is Better?

The 1989 Pet Sematary film is generally considered to be the better film. It is more faithful to the source novel, has better acting, and is more effective at creating scares. The 2019 film is a disappointment, as it fails to improve upon the original in any way.