Pet Sematary
Somtimes, Dead is Better
Stephen Kings Pet Sematary starts when a family moves out to Maine and
purchases the home of their dreams, with a friendly old neighbor across
the street named Jud.
While the observant young daughter notices a
path and asks what it leads to, Jud is hesitant to explain, but leads
them to the Pet Cemetery, (Spelled, Pet Sematary) a graveyard made with
the 'broken hearts of children' who have lost their pets to the highway
or old age.
When the family cat is forced into early retirement, Judd decides to 'help' the family by showing the young husband the powers of the land.
But when the unspeakable happens to the young family, the power of the lands becomes overwhelming on the grief stricken family and the wounds only deepen.
Not Exactly A Zombie Movie
King wrote the novel and the screenplay with Mary Lambert Directing Pet Sematary, she did an astounding job of making me actually enjoy anything by Stephen King. I am not a fan in general of his works, but this is one of the most haunting movies I have seen in a long time.
Notice I said "Haunting" Not "Scary" There are scenes in this movie that will forever stay with you. I remember watching this when I was younger, and through my whole life there are scenes that I can recall very vividly whenever I think of the movie.
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As far as scary, it is more the drama that brings you to a brink of
fear, it is not the typical fear that a horror movie can give you. It’s
written, and directed in such a rare manner to make the movie a little
bit different for everyone. It gripped even me differently having been a truck driver before I
turned to movie reviews. There are scenes that simply grip everyone in
different ways. One thing is certain though, you will have scenes in
this movie that you will never forget, never in your life. |
A Suspense That Stands The Test of Time
Visually, and audibly speaking Pet Semetary is such a treat for me. For
the most simple of reasons; the special effects are as good today as
they were 25 years ago. This movie was created in 1989, and was spared
no detail.
The wounds, from the small cat scratches, to the more
grotesque wounds suffered by a teen struck by a truck, are realistic,
and even now, with all the desensitization we have 'suffered' with big
budget movies, and all the trucks we know and love in movies; I still
look at it and think to myself "This is pretty good, I can’t see the
work."
The soundtrack is a bit dated, but still good. It isn't as cheesy as many movies of that year, subtle and used in the appropriate points, and the balance is perfect; the music never makes the lines hard to hear.
There is some great casting as well, with Miko Hughes as Gage, (And his first role in film) it’s no wonder he went on to do other great films, while Dale Midkiff's role was believable, the addition of Fred Gwynne (He played in the Munster’s for over 43 years.) as Jud, made me so very happy. Just hearing his voice in film again was great, but the fact he fit the role so perfectly as the caring if misguided old man.
For Stephen King fans this movie is a must own, top shelf story. If you are looking for a 'zombie movie' proper, but it’s a great thriller, and a great movie. Pet Sematary Is Available On Blu-Ray as well as On DVD or you can Download Direct From Amazon .
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