Pet Sematary
1989
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Synopsis
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
Key facts
Cast
Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist, Michael Lombard, Miko Hughes, Blaze Berdahl, Susan Blommaert
Original language
English
First release
April 21, 1989 (Brazil)
Production companies
Paramount Pictures
Home video distributors
CIC Video (Japan), Paramount Home Video (United States)
Based on
Pet Sematary
Setting
Maine, Chicago
Filming locations
Maine
Crew
Screenplay
Stephen King
Producer
Richard P. Rubinstein
Cinematography
Peter Stein
Editing
Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill
Music
Elliot Goldenthal
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Salem Horror Fest 2026 generic
- Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2023 - Sitges Clàssics
- Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 2023 generic
- CPH:PIX 2018 generic
Titles
| Original title | Pet Sematary | |
| Alternate title | Simetière |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | CIC Video (cat. no. PHF0330) | 1990, Japan, clamshell |
| VHS | Paramount Home Video (cat. no. 1949) | 1992, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Stephen King's Pet Sematary (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Elliot Goldenthal, Robert Elhai, Joel Iwataki (1989) | 7 releases, 1989-2026: Mondo, Real Gone Music, Varèse Sarabande |
| CD | Stephen King's Pet Sematary (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Elliot Goldenthal, Robert Elhai, Joel Iwataki (1989) | 3 releases, 1989-2013: La-La Land Records, Varèse Sarabande |
| Cassette | Stephen King's Pet Sematary (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Elliot Goldenthal, Robert Elhai, Joel Iwataki (1989) | 4 releases, 1989-2023: Terror Vision, Varèse Sarabande |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 21, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Canada | April 21, 1989 |
| Television | Denmark | April 21, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | April 21, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 21, 1989 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 21, 1989 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 19, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Australia | June 15, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | June 16, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Italy | June 23, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Spain | July 7, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Japan | August 19, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | September 1, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Norway | October 19, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Germany | November 9, 1989 |
| Theatrical | Finland | December 1, 1989 |
| Theatrical | France | January 17, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | September 27, 1990 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 23, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | Japan | 1990 PHF0330 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1992 1949 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | March 1, 1994 |
| Home video | Sweden | October 23, 2002 |
| Home video | Hungary | November 6, 2002 |
| Home video | China | October 8, 2026 |
Full credits
| Director | Mary Lambert |
| Cast | Dale Midkiff (Louis Creed), Fred Gwynne (Jud Crandall), Denise Crosby (Rachel Creed), Brad Greenquist (Victor Pascow), Michael Lombard (Irwin Goldman), Miko Hughes (Gage Creed), Blaze Berdahl (Ellie Creed), Susan Blommaert (Missy Dandridge), Mara Clark (Marcy Charlton), Kavi Raz (Steve Masterton), Mary Louise Wilson (Dory Goldman), Andrew Hubatsek (Zelda), Liz Davies (Girl at Infirmary), Kara Dalke (Candystriper), Lisa Stathoplos (Jud's Mother), Stephen King (Minister), Elizabeth Ureneck (Rachel as a Child), Chuck Courtney (Bill Baterman), Peter Stader (Timmy Baterman) |
| Screenplay | Stephen King |
| Producer | Richard P. Rubinstein |
| Executive producer | Tim Zinnemann |
| Cinematography | Peter Stein |
| Editing | Daniel P. Hanley, Mike Hill |
| Music | Elliot Goldenthal |
| Production design | Michael Z. Hanan |
| Visual effects | Adam Jones |
| Costumes | Marlene Stewart |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
