Exclusive: Director Reveals Secrets and Exciting Future Plans for Pet Sematary Reboot

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Lindsey Anderson Beer, the co-writer and director of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, reveals a keen desire to extend the franchise with a possible sequel, intending to delve further into Stephen King's chilling tale.

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Beer suggests that there is potential for delving into the origin and background of the malevolence within the Pet Sematary universe, hinting at the opportunity for multiple movies with in-depth origin narratives.

The fate of the franchise hangs on the success of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, which is set to be released through streaming. Though the initial reviews have been varied, King himself has given his seal of approval, commending it as a "compelling tale."

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines co-writer/director Lindsey Anderson Beer discusses the potential sequel and future of the movie, expressing a desire to delve deeper into Stephen King's horror story. Premiering on October 6 on Paramount+, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines acts as a prequel to both the 2019 adaptation and King's novel. It focuses on the young Jud Crandall (Jackson White) and his entanglement with the small town of Ludlow and the sinister pet cemetery. The prequel delves into uncharted territory, as King's book and the 2019 film only briefly touched on Jud's past.

In an interview with GamesRadar, Beer shares her thoughts on the future of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. She expresses an interest in further expanding the series, potentially through a sequel. Beer highlights the lingering mysteries surrounding the backstory of Pet Sematary, particularly the origins of the evil and when the phenomenon began. See her statement below:

Can Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Revitalize The Movie Franchise?

It is uncertain whether Beer's interest in expanding the Pet Sematary franchise will materialize. The success of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines upon its release will play a pivotal role in determining the future of the series. Since it is being released for streaming, evaluating its performance without box office figures will be somewhat challenging. Nonetheless, a horror film inspired by King and timed perfectly for Halloween has the potential to attract a substantial viewership.

The movie had its premiere at Fantastic Fest on September 23, and early reviews have begun to come in, with its current Rotten Tomatoes score at 23%. The score could change as more reviews come in, and the audience score may differ. However, the current score is noticeably lower compared to the mixed reactions received by the 1989 and 2019 adaptations of Pet Sematary. Despite this, author Stephen King, who has shared his opinions on adaptations of his work, approved of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, acknowledging some creative liberties were taken but ultimately praising it as a "fine story."

Therefore, while some reviewers criticized the creative liberties, others may view it differently. The main criticism was that the prequel felt unnecessary and didn't delve deep enough into the story's mythology. Beer mentioned not wanting to reveal too much in the movie to save some story for the future, but this could be a mistake if the prequel fails to provide enough answers to justify its development. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines may have taken too many risks by expanding the story beyond King's work, but it remains to be seen if it will have enough impact to bring Beer's vision for the franchise's future to fruition.

Source: GamesRadar