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Pet Sematary II
1992 100 min United States of America R 18+
★4.8
Horror
Director: Mary Lambert
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Description
The "sematary" is up to its old zombie-raising tricks again. This time, the protagonists are Jeff Matthews, whose mother died in a Hollywood stage accident, and Drew Gilbert, a boy coping with an abusive stepfather.
Budget:
$8M
US Gross:
$17.09M
Worldwide:
$17.09M
Starring
Edward Furlong
Actor
Anthony Edwards
Actor
Clancy Brown
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 1993
— Best Young Performer
Key opinion
Pet Sematary II is widely viewed as an inferior, less atmospheric sequel that lacks the psychological depth of the original. Opinions remain deeply split, with some viewers appreciating its graphic, tongue-in-cheek approach and strong performance from Clancy Brown, while others dismiss it as a hollow, predictable, and poorly scripted cash-grab.
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being superficial and predictable, lacking the thematic complexity and dread of the original film. | |
| Acting | Clancy Brown’s performance is a standout, effectively anchoring the film's shift toward more aggressive, villainous character work. | |
| Emotion | The film's tone is highly divisive; many critics and viewers perceive the shift toward black comedy and graphic violence as an unintentional and jarring parody. | |
| Score | The musical score receives conflicting reception, with some finding it a dynamic and memorable inclusion, while others argue it is an awkward and intrusive distraction. | |
| Acting | The acting of lead Edward Furlong is polarising, with some praising his dramatic engagement while others find his performance stiff and distracting. | |
| Pacing | The pacing and narrative structure divide the audience between those who find the faster, more action-oriented approach refreshing and those who find it shallow compared to the original. |