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- 91ConsequenceDan CaffreyConsequenceDan CaffreyAlthough 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.
- 90TheWrapMonica CastilloTheWrapMonica CastilloIts 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.
- 80We Got This CoveredMatt DonatoWe Got This CoveredMatt DonatoPet Sematary is proficiently tense, dashingly macabre and soaked in nightmarish tones that thrive on audience screams.
- 80IGNJim VejvodaIGNJim VejvodaWhile 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.
- 80Total FilmJames MottramTotal FilmJames MottramLed by some fine performances, this is an impressive and intense example of how to adapt Stephen King.
- 75Film ThreatBobby LePireFilm ThreatBobby LePirePet Sematary balances humor, drama, and horror believably while exploring the inner turmoil of a seemingly ordinary couple; though the script does not go far enough in establishing their new life and dodgy special effects hurt some scenes. Happily, the cast makes up for these flaws with great turns, lead by Jeté Laurence, whose performance is reason enough to watch the film.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeThe book's creepy premise justifies this modern second look, which proves to be a solid if not earthshaking horror pic built around notably good performances.
- 67The PlaylistRyan OliverThe PlaylistRyan OliverFor as impressive and smart as the film is throughout, the weightlessness to the drama keeps it just out of arm’s reach of films that masterfully examine loss like “The Changeling,” but the craft at least firmly plants it in the upper-tier of contemporary horror remakes.
- 40VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeThe script ... is practically all plot, all the time, which is plenty efficient for those simply looking to be scared but a little anemic when it comes to making audiences care about these people