With Halloween fast approaching, The Nun 2, Saw X, and Godzilla Minus One are not the only spooky movies unleashing terror in cinemas this year, one of Stephen King’s classics, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is also set to give Horror junkies the creeps.
The 1983 novel is capturing a new chapter in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. Taking place before the events of the previous movies, here is everything you need to know about the prequel’s release date, cast, plot, and trailers!
When is Pet Sematary: Bloodlines’ Release Date?
Instead of receiving a proper theatrical release, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines will be available to stream directly (and exclusively) from Paramount+ starting on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Initially, the Stephen King prequel will only be streaming in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Brazil, but will eventually get its international market release the day after, Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Who Are the Creatives and Cast of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines?
Since Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a prequel to the 2019 Pet Sematary remake, there’s no question as to why this film will be including a couple of the original cast members to connect the timeline.
Jackson White plays young Jud Crandall aka the Jud played by Fred Gwynne in the 1989 movie, and John Lithgow’s Jud in the remake.
The rest of the cast in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines includes:
- Natalie Alyn Lind as young Norma
- Pam Grier as Marjorie
- Jack Mulhern as Timmy
- Forrest Goodluck as Manny
- Isabella Star LaBlanc as Donna
- Samantha Mathis as Kathy
- David Duchovny as Bill
- John W. Lawson as Stanny
- Henry Thomas as Dan
As for the prequel’s creatives, Lindsey Beer, who helmed Sierra Burgess is a Loser (2018) and worked on Chaos Walking (2021), directed Pet Sematary: Bloodlines.
Alongside her is screenwriter turned first-time director Jeff Buhler (2019’s Pet Sematary), who co-wrote the prequel.
What Is Pet Sematary: Bloodlines About? Is It Based on a Book?
As previously mentioned, since Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a prequel that takes place before the events of the 2019 remake, the film is set 50 years before the latter movie.
The official synopsis of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines via Paramount+ reads:
In 1969, 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. Based on the untold chapter from Pet Sematary, Stephen King’s chilling novel, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a terrifying prequel and the untold story of why sometimes dead is better…
The acclaimed author of Horror Stephen King previously took to X (previously known as Twitter) his thoughts about the newest iteration of 2019’s Pet Sematary prequel, in which he himself showered with praise in spite of its mixed reviews.
You can check out his tweet below:
“BLOODLINES: In the book, this is the story Jud Crandall tells Louis Creed to try and dissuade him from using the Pet Sematary. The screenplay takes a few liberties, but it's a fine story. David Duchovny is excellent. The secret, as always, is caring about the characters.”
Is There A Trailer For Pet Sematary: Bloodlines?
As a matter of fact, there is! Paramount Plus released the official trailer for Pet Sematary: Bloodlines on September 13, 2023, with the caption: Stream Pet Sematary: Bloodlines October 6, exclusively on Paramount+.
Meanwhile, you can check out the full trailer below:
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