Stephen King Raves About Jaw-Dropping Pet Sematary Prequel Movie & Its Mind-Blowing Original Story
Stephen King's unexpected yet optimistic response to the Pet Sematary prequel film, Bloodlines, adds intrigue and anticipation among fans
Summary
Stephen King approves of the story in upcoming prequel movie Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, despite it not being adapted from something he wrote.
He praises David Duchovny's performance in the film.
King believes that the key to a successful adaptation is caring about the characters, which he hints this new movie does.
Stephen King has endorsed Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, a horror film that serves as a prequel to the 2019 movie Pet Sematary. Unlike the first film, which was based on one of King's novels, Pet Sematary: Bloodlines presents an original storyline that delves into the dark family history of young Jud Crandall and his connection to his hometown of Ludlow, Maine. The cast includes David Duchovny, Jackson White, Samantha Mathis, Henry Thomas, and Pam Grier, and the movie is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on October 6.
King recently expressed his approval for the plot of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines on Twitter. He clarified that the prequel's story originates from a tale that Jud tells Louis Creed in the original novel, with the intention of dissuading him from using the Pet Sematary.
King’s Reaction To Pet Sematary: Bloodlines Is Surprising But Hopeful
The author commended the way the script was executed in the prequel. He lauded Duchovny, describing him as "excellent." King acknowledged that the screenplay took some creative liberties but ultimately sided with the film, highlighting its meticulous portrayal of the characters.
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is taking a bold gamble by making significant changes to the landscape of King's novel. As a master of horror, King commands immense respect, making it audacious to deviate from the meticulously-crafted narratives he has established. The previous attempt at this in Pet Sematary Two (1992) was met with fierce disdain from both viewers and reviewers.
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Historically, King has been critical of how his books are adapted, particularly expressing strong negative opinions towards Stanley Kubrick's iconic adaptation of The Shining, which significantly deviated from the original novel. Therefore, it is quite unexpected to hear King speak positively about the screenplay for Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, considering that it transforms his content into a prequel that he did not write and even takes certain liberties, as he himself acknowledges.
Maybe the strength of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines lies in its focus on character development, as King indicates. The film centers around Jud Crandall's childhood, a key character from the original novel. If King believes that Pet Sematary: Bloodlines stays true enough to these characters to deserve such acclaim, then the movie must have nailed it.
