1. REVIEW: “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines” (2023) | - Keith & the Movies
Nov 17, 2023 · Beer does muster a few unexpectedly gory moments which horror fans should enjoy. And the film deserves credit for at least attempting to do ...
I’m not sure how, but the “Pet Sematary” franchise keeps rising from the dead (cheap and obvious pun intended). The latest installment is “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines”, a…
2. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines movie review (2023) - Roger Ebert
Oct 6, 2023 · In a bold move for an obviously low-budget prequel, “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines” catapults the action back to Ludlow, Maine, circa 1969, a ...
Sometimes dead is better.
3. Fantastic Fest 2023 Review: PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES Takes ...
Sep 24, 2023 · Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a reimagining of the Timmy Bateman story that Jud told Lewis Creed in the original book and earlier films.
[Editor's Note: This article was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the film being discussed here wouldn't exist.] Pet Sematary has long been one of my absolute favorites. It’s one of my favorite Stephen King books, it’s one of my favorite horror […]
4. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines review – pointless horror prequel
Oct 5, 2023 · Stephen King's small-town horror gets a competently made yet thoroughly unnecessary new chapter, an easily skippable Halloween time-waster.
Stephen King’s small-town horror gets a competently made yet thoroughly unnecessary new chapter, an easily skippable Halloween time-waster
5. 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' Review: Paramount+ Resurrects a ... - Variety
Sep 23, 2023 · 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' Review: Paramount+ Resurrects a Property That Hardly Needed a Prequel. Tackling directing duties, screenwriter ...
With 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,' director Lindsay Anderson Beer shows filmmaking promise, but it’s time to bury this Stephen King franchise for good.
6. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines - Movie Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes
Oct 6, 2023 · A run-of-the-mill horror film, one that desperately latches onto the goodwill of a familiar title but has nothing meaningful to add to its legacy.
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7. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Movie Review - Common Sense Media
Parents need to know that Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a 2023 horror movie in which a young man and his friends must confront an evil that has existed in their ...
Gory horror prequel has violence, language, drugs. Read Common Sense Media's Pet Sematary: Bloodlines review, age rating, and parents guide.
8. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Review - IGN
Oct 6, 2023 · Bloodlines doesn't feel exceptionally wasteful of the Pet Sematary franchise, yet meanders around Ludlow as the story wades into shallow waters ...
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines tastes a bit better than a nothingburger, but lacks seasoning that you’d hope for from something tied to Stephen King’s bibliography.
9. Movie Review - "Pet Sematary: Bloodlines" (2023) - Cinefied.com
In 1969 a young Jud Crandall and his childhood friends band together to confront an ancient evil that has gripped their hometown of Ludlow.
Review | In 1969 a young Jud Crandall and his childhood friends band together to... | Written by Emma Vine
10. 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' Fantastic Fest 2023 Review - Dread Central
Oct 5, 2023 · Overall, Beer's take on Pet Sematary is an entertaining and spooky experience with a lot of heart. Yes, it feels cheesy at times and it doesn't ...
From gnarly kills to a himbo Jud Crandall, 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' is perfect for Halloween viewing. Read our review on Dread Central.
11. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Reviews - Metacritic
Nefarious. The movie is slow and poorly structured. Filled with ludicrous and ineffective **** had the story, didn't know what to do with it ...
In this 1969-set prequel to Stephen King's novel, a young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown of Ludlow, Maine behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and is forced to confront a dark family history that will forever keep him connected to Ludlow. Banding together, Jud and his childhood friends must fight an ancient evil that has gripped Ludlow since its founding, and once unearthed has the power to destroy everything in its path. [Paramount Plus]
12. 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' (Review) | The Streamr
Sep 12, 2023 · This is a film that was not needed and is truly one of the worst films of the 2020s thus far. Check it out if you're a King fan and see for ...
Check out Braden Timmons' review of 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' and find out why he calls it one of the worst horror films of the year.
13. PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES (2023) - CULTURE CRYPT
Feb 1, 2024 · PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES (2023) ; Studio: Paramount ; Director: Lindsey Anderson Beer ; Writer: Lindsey Anderson Beer, Jeff Buhler ; Producer: ...
Sometimes, dead is better. And sometimes, mediocrity is fine, so viewers might want to adjust their anticipation accordingly.
14. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) – Review - We've Got (Back) Issues
Oct 7, 2023 · For series of movies whose repeated mantra is the incredibly catchy "Sometimes, dead is better", its deeply ironic that the Pet Sematary has ...
For series of movies whose repeated mantra is the incredibly catchy “Sometimes, dead is better”, its deeply ironic that the Pet Sematary has somehow spawned a slow burning franchise tha…
15. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) – Sometimes, Dead Is… OK?
Sep 26, 2023 · Pet Sematary: Bloodlines has got a lot going for it, in particular some great scenes of tension and fun horror moments that will give fans of the genre a lot ...
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines has some bloody good ideas, and a few things that keep it from flowing properly
16. 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' digs up part of Stephen King's book and ... - CNN
Oct 6, 2023 · Pet Sematary” ranks among Stephen King's most terrifying books, which hasn't been reflected particularly well in movie versions of it.
“Pet Sematary” ranks among Stephen King’s most terrifying books, which hasn’t been reflected particularly well in movie versions of it. Yet the novel proved fertile enough that a small portion of it yields a decent little Paramount+ movie in “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines,” a crisp and efficient reminder of King’s line “Sometimes, dead is better,” and that occasionally, sometimes prequels are too.
17. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) - Letterboxd
It might be time to bury this franchise in a normal cemetery so we can avoid any future revivals. Britt Hayes. Review by Britt Hayes 7. this movie was ...
In 1969, young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and is forced to confront a dark family history that forever binds him to Ludlow.
18. REVIEW: “Pet Sematary: Bloodlines” is better off dead
Oct 24, 2023 · This static film structure makes for a less thrilling watch than one would expect from a horror movie. Audiences will easily forget much of the ...
The prequel to the film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary” proves its iconic quote, “sometimes, dead is better,” true with its staid plot and one-dimensional characters. Despite introducing the history of Pet Sematary (2019), the prequel fails to mimic the horror and morality-bending themes of its predecessor.Directed by Lindsay Beer, the film ad follows
19. 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' review: A truly lifeless Stephen King prequel
Oct 6, 2023 · Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is all about family. ... A young man and woman walk through a sunflower field. ... As its title suggests, Bloodlines ...
Some things should stay buried.
20. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) - Horror Guys
Oct 23, 2023 · Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) · Directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer · Written by Lindsey Anderson Beer, Jeff Buhler, Stephen King · Stars Jackson ...
Directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer Written by Lindsey Anderson Beer, Jeff Buhler, Stephen King Stars Jackson White, Natalie Alyn Lind, Forrest Goodluck, Isabella LaBlanc Run Time: 1 Hour, 27 Minutes Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYQdBXrAUqg Spoiler-Free Judgment Zone...
21. Pet Sematary Bloodlines Review | A Stephen King Prequel That Should ...
Sep 24, 2023 · The Paramount+ film is the second Stephen King film adaptation this year, following The Boogeyman, and while some fans were disappointed by The ...
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a disappointing prequel that doesn't offer any scares. It's rushed, overly dramatic, and ends with a lackluster final act.
22. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) Review - Fantastic Fest
Sep 23, 2023 · While it's probably not going to replace the original in most fans' hearts, it is a solid little film and a lot better than I was expecting from ...
Pet Sematary has been sequelized, rebooted, and now with the arrival of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines it has a prequel.
23. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (2023) - CineDump
Oct 11, 2023 · While the film is based on King's classic novel “Pet Sematary,” it was for once nice to see some backstory as to what this evil lurking ...
I found myself in the crosshairs when 2019’s “Pet Sematary” came out. Most times I’m okay with remakes or retellings of novels, especially when in this case it had been 30 years since the original Stephen King adaptation. When I heard Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer of “Starry Eyes” fame were direct
24. 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' Review - Better Than It Should Be
Oct 5, 2023 · Beyond being a good expansion of the novel, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is plenty scary on its own. Sure, there's a large amount of jump scares, ...
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines stays true to the horrors of Stephen King's original novel, proving to be a worthy prequel despite some flaws.