Pet Sematary (1989)
A family's grief becomes a chilling nightmare when a mysterious burial ground promises a terrifying return.
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
How intense is Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Pet Sematary feels like
- Tone
- bleakchillingsuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Pet Sematary
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Pet Sematary for you?
Is Pet Sematary scary?
Yes, properly. Pet Sematary is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Pet Sematary gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Pet Sematary sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Pet Sematary OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Pet Sematary?
Pet Sematary is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Pet Sematary have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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