There are many Stephen King adaptations in the works, and a new movie called Pet Sematary: Bloodlines will be released in the fall of 2023. Stephen King fans have a lot to look forward to as Salem's Lot and the IT prequel Welcome to Derry will both be released in 2024. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a prequel movie that will share more of the creepy story that everyone knows and loves.
This is the third adaptation of Pet Sematary. After the book was published in 1983, a movie was released in 1989 followed by the remake in 2019. As is true in most cases, the original is better. It will be fascinating and fun to watch Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and see what is sure to be a dark and emotional origin story.
What Is Pet Sematary: Bloodlines About?
While the 2019 Pet Sematary remake makes a mistake of feeling just like the original movie, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is different since it's a prequel. The new movie is about Jud Crandall (Jackson White), who is much younger in 1969, which is when the story is set. He lives in Ludlow, Maine and he and his friend group battle a terrifying and dangerous force right in his own backyard.
Although there are some poorly made horror movie prequels, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines sounds promising. The decision to focus on Jud Crandall was a smart one. He is a beloved horror character who is wise and mysterious. He knows more than he lets on about the evil and eerie pet sematary, and audiences are always glad to see him onscreen. It will be cool to see what his life was like when he was younger and how he became the haunted man that horror fans know him as.
TV and movie fans have definitely seen some of the actors before. Jackson White is known for playing Stephen DeMarco in the Hulu series Tell Me Lies. The other cast members include David Duchovny playing Bill, Henry Thomas playing Dan, Isabella Star LeBlanc playing Donna, and Forrest Goodluck playing Manny. Natalie Alyn Lind also has a part and Pam Grier plays Marjorie.
Henry Thomas is a familiar face for fans of Mike Flanagan's Netflix horror TV series. He played haunted characters in all four of Flanagan's shows: Hugh Crain in The Haunting of Hill House, Henry Wingrave in The Haunting of Bly Manor, Ed Flynn in Midnight Mass, and Freedom Jack in The Midnight Club. He has also appeared in some Stephen King horror movies, such as Doctor Sleep and Gerald's Game.
What Is The Original Pet Sematary About?
The original Pet Sematary movie was released in 1989 and follows the Creed family as they relocate to Ludlow, Maine. Many horror fans think Misery is the best Stephen King adaptation. Pet Sematary measures up to Misery and is just as dark, gripping, and memorable.
The Creed family has high hopes for their new home. They think that they will be happy here and they're excited about a new beginning. Unfortunately for them, they're living in front of a pet sematary that causes havoc in their world. When a tragic accident kills Louis Creed (Dale Midkiff) and Rachel Creed's (Denise Crosby) young son Gage (Miko Hughes), the couple realizes that the ancient burial ground causes people and pets to come back... But different.
The Pet Sematary ending is as shocking as it is heartbreaking. Louis wrestles with Gage becoming an evil version of himself. Before the movie ends, he realizes that Rachel has come back to life as well. However, she's just as dangerous as their son. Since horror and Stephen King fans know how the story concludes, it will be fascinating to watch Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and see how the story began.
Jud Crandall (Fred Gwynne) is the most unforgettable character in Pet Sematary. He tells the Creed family about what he knows about the evil force behind their house, and it's clear that he has been haunted by this burial ground for years. Both Pet Sematary: Bloodlines and the IT prequel Welcome To Derry take beloved and familiar characters and share more information about them, which is a smart idea.
Where Can You Watch Pet Sematary: Bloodlines?
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines will premiere on October 6th, 2023 on Paramount+. Anyone with a subscription to this streaming service will be able to watch it.
While there are some good Stephen King TV adaptations, not every TV show based on the author's books has been high-quality. While it will be interesting to watch Welcome to Derry, a prequel film feels like the right choice for the Pet Sematary world. Thankfully, Stephen King fans only have to wait until early October 2023 to learn more about Jud Crandall's life and the terrors that he experienced.