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    Pet Sematary


    Genre: Horror

    Reviewed In Issue 44 (Dec 2000) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist & Michael Lombard

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3.5
    DD Sound Rating: 3.5
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: 4
    Internet Links
    http://www.paramount.com/homevideo
    Special Features
    None


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 01949
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $29.99
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): No
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 102
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1989
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 09/19/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): No

     Credits Information

    (Director): Mary Lambert
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on the novel by Stephen King (who also wrote the screenplay), Pet Sematary stars the entertaining Fred Gwynne as Jud Crandall, the off-kilter friend to new neighbors, The Creeds. Jud tells them an unbelieveable story about the pet cemetary just behind their home. It seems it is situated on an Indian burial ground that has the mystical powers of resurrection. The Creeds try the theory out on the pet cat. It comes back, but not like the sweet kitty it once was

    DVD Picture:
    The anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a pleasing transfer, with images that are generally sharp and detailed. Contrast and shadow delineation are well rendered. Colors are nicely balanced, with accurate fleshtones, rich colors and generally deep blacks. There are a few instances in which pixelization is evident, but other distractions are minimal. Minor artifacts are apparent. There is really nothing impressive about the picture, but overall it should surely please.

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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