Pet Sematary II
A grieving teenager discovers that resurrecting the dead can turn a fresh start into a nightmare of undead violence.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- disturbing
- campy
- grim
- late night horror marathon
- cult horror night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel visually effective and occasionally darkly comic, but criticized its incoherent story, weak characterization, and derivative script.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jeff and Drew investigate the ancient burial site after Zowie dies, and its reanimating power drives the escalating horror.
Jeff considers burying his dead mother in the burial ground because he cannot accept her death.
The Matthews family's attempt at a fresh start in Ludlow is invaded by reanimated bodies and violent household danger.
The film emphasizes resurrected humans and animals through tangible gore, makeup, and creature effects.
Films like Pet Sematary II, and why
Pet Sematary
supernatural resurrection horror, undead animals, and grim suburban family trauma
The Monkey's Paw
small-town supernatural horror with reanimated dead and emotionally charged family relationships
Return of the Living Dead
campy zombie horror, grisly practical effects, and darkly comic genre excess
Movie Details
- Director
- Mary Lambert
- Release Date
- 1992-08-28
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (627)
Cast
- Edward Furlong
- Anthony Edwards
- Clancy Brown
- Jared Rushton
- Darlanne Fluegel
- Jason McGuire
- Sarah Trigger
- Lisa Waltz
- Jim Peck
- Len Hunt
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pet Sematary II about?
- A grieving teenager discovers that resurrecting the dead can turn a fresh start into a nightmare of undead violence.
- What is Pet Sematary II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pet Sematary II as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pet Sematary II violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Pet Sematary II as graphic.
- What did critics think of Pet Sematary II?
- Critics broadly found the sequel visually effective and occasionally darkly comic, but criticized its incoherent story, weak characterization, and derivative script.
- Which films are like Pet Sematary II?
- Films with a similar feel include Pet Sematary, The Monkey's Paw, and Return of the Living Dead.
- How long is Pet Sematary II?
- Pet Sematary II runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pet Sematary II?
- In United States, Pet Sematary II streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
