Pet Sematary Bloodlines is based on Stephen King’s original 1983 novel and also serves as a prequel to the 2019 film. The plot centers around a young Jud Crandall (played by Jackson White) and his battle with this ancient evil. The character discussed some of his experience with the darkness beneath the Mi’kmaq burial site with Louis Creed in the first film. It’s not clear just how aligned this film will be with the book. Will Jud’s childhood dog be returning? Will the tale of Timmy Baterman’s post-war rise from the dead play out? Seems likely.
This film’s been in the works a few years but it’s surprising no one did it sooner.
Writer Jeff Buhler spoke of interest in a backstory while the 2019 version was still in theaters. “The ideas that we’ve been batting around recently have all been about digging into the mythology of the town.” He listed elements such as: The rituals the children present, Micmac mythology, and the Wendigo. The cemetery itself, possible origins, and of course Jud’s life.
Pet Sematary Bloodlines was green-lit in February of 2021 & principal photography began in August the same year.
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.
The official IMDB Summary
The title suggests Pet Sematary Bloodlines is a family affair
It’s clear the origins of the evil itself will be uncovered as will Jud’s family ties to it. The cast of this supernatural horror looks solid. Jack Mulhern, Natalie Alyn Lind, Henry Thomas, Pam Grier, Samantha Mathis, Isabella Star LaBlanc, David Duchovny, and Forrest Goodluck.
The Paramount Plus exclusive will be streaming just in time for Halloween, on October 6, 2023.
Paramount Plus will be releasing this just in time for Halloween, along with some other spooky goodies. So start planning your watch parties!
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