Pet Sematary

It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.

• “Although the changes to the source material are guaranteed to polarize some Stephen King fans, Pet Sematary bucks the remake trap of simply paying homage to an iconic piece of horror. Instead, it makes drastic changes to the plot so it can ultimately go more complex with its themes. That’s a hell of a trick to pull off. Sometimes, different is better.”

  Dan Caffrey, Consequence · 91

• “Its terrifying story about death still leaves audiences with much to think about long after the credits roll, and the twists that lead to a new ending are fun to follow. Thirty years after the original movie frightened audiences, its source material has given new life to one of the best Stephen King adaptations in the past decade.”

  Monica Castillo, TheWrap · 90

• “Fortunately, directing duo Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer get everything absolutely right in their bone-chillingly effective new remake.”

  Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly · 83

• “Pet Sematary is proficiently tense, dashingly macabre and soaked in nightmarish tones that thrive on audience screams.”

  Matt Donato, We Got This Covered · 80

• “While some purists may balk at the changes and omissions made here, those simply looking for a horror movie as compelling as it is wicked should enjoy this new Pet Sematary.”

  Jim Vejvoda, IGN · 80