
Pet Sematary
Sometimes dead is better.
Directed by Mary Lambert
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A dark supernatural horror centered on grief and the catastrophic consequences of a parent's desperate attempt to undo death through forbidden resurrection.
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
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Is Pet Sematary sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Pet Sematary end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is Pet Sematary easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Pet Sematary scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Pet Sematary violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Pet Sematary
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pet Sematary
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pet Sematary, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pet Sematary, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pet Sematary, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































