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Pet Sematary adaptations: books & films
Every version of Pet Sematary — the books & films, compared across media.
Stephen King's Pet Sematary began as a 1983 horror novel about a family in rural Maine and a burial ground that does not let the dead stay dead. The story has since been adapted twice as a feature film and once as a prequel, each returning to the same cursed corner of Ludlow and the ordinary people undone by what they find there.
Pet Sematary films
Film
Pet Sematary
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbour advises burying it in a nearby mysterious cemetery.
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Pet Sematary
The Creed family moves from Boston to rural Maine, where their daughter discovers a mysterious cemetery hidden in the woods.
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Pet Sematary: Bloodlines
In 1969, young Jud Crandall confronts sinister secrets buried in Ludlow that bind him to the town forever.
Pet Sematary books
Frequently asked
Is Pet Sematary based on a book?
Yes. Pet Sematary originated as a 1983 horror novel by Stephen King, nominated for a World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. Both feature films and the prequel Pet Sematary: Bloodlines all draw from the same story and setting.
How many versions of Pet Sematary are there?
There are currently four: the original Stephen King novel, two feature films — Pet Sematary (1989) and Pet Sematary (2019) — and the prequel Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023), which focuses on a young Jud Crandall and the secrets of Ludlow.
Which Pet Sematary should I start with?
Stephen King's novel is the original source. For films, Pet Sematary (1989) is the earliest screen adaptation. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) is a standalone prequel set in 1969 and can be watched independently.