Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary

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Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary
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Directed byJohn Campopiano
Justin White
Written byJohn Campopiano
Justin White
Produced byJohn Campopiano
Starring
CinematographyJustin White
Edited byBrad Geiszler
Justin White
Music byDouglas Harper
Kurt Oldman
Production
company
Ocean's Light Productions
Distributed by GoDigital
Premiere Digital Services
Synapse Films
Terror Films
Release date
  • January 13, 2017 (2017-01-13)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is a 2017 American documentary film written, produced and directed by John Campopiano and Justin White. The film chronicles the making of Pet Sematary , a 1989 horror film based on Stephen King's eponymous novel.

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Plot

Unearthed & Untold shows the making of the 1989 film Pet Sematary . It contains interviews with several cast and crew members who participated, including its main actors, director Mary Lambert, producers, etc. The film also contains several "behind the stage" scenes.

Cast

Release

Reception

David Andreas from the website Splatter Critic gave it 21/2 out of 4 stars, stating: "Though nothing astounding or ground breaking is ever put forth, this is still an informative look at the creation of a beloved film. Has enough integral players to make up for the inclusion of those whose input isn't required, which helps fuel authenticity." [1] Dave Heath, writing for the website Cryptic Rock gave the film 31/2 out of 5 stars and said: "Ultimately, despite the occasional drags and the lack of King, it remains an interesting insight into how the world got Pet Sematary. Ardent fans of the film are going to get the most out of it, but with nearly everything and the kitchen sink uncovered, newcomers should find enough to keep them intrigued." [2]

The film was nominated for "Best Documentary" at the 2017 Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards. [3]

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References

  1. Andreas, David. "Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary". Splatter Critic. Archived from the original on 7 November 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
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  3. "Rondo XVI". RondoAward.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.