Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary

Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is a 2017 American documentary film written 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.

Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary
Film poster
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 byGoDigital
Premiere Digital Services
Synapse Films
Terror Films
Release date
  • January 13, 2017 (2017-01-13)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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

Cast

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Release

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Reception

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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]

References

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  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.
  2. ^ Heath, Dave. "Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary (Movie Review)". Cryptic Rock. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Rondo XVI". RondoAward.com. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
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