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    Pet Sematary

    Featured In Issue 180, October 2013

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    (Studio/Distributor):
    Paramount Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number):
    14675
    (MPAA Rating):
    R
    (Rating Reason):
    (Retail Price):
    $19.99
    (Disc Type):
    Single Side, Dual Layer (BD-50)
    (Widescreen Edition):
    Yes
    (Full Screen Edition):
    No
    (Running Time In Minutes):
    102
    (Color Type):
    Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access):
    Yes
    (Closed Captioned):
    Yes
    (Regional Coding):
    Not Indicated
    (Theatrical Year):
    1989
    (Theatrical Release):
    Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release):
    No
    (Disc Release Date):
    10/02/12
    (THX® Digitally Mastered):
    No
    (Director):
    Mary Lambert
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    Dolby Digital 1.0, DTS HD Lossless 5.1
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    Based on the novel by Stephen King (who also wrote the screenplay), "Pet Sematary" is the unbelievable story about the pet cemetery 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—it is now a snarling, hissing beast. (You would be, too, if you had been run over by a truck!) When their son Gage (Miko Hughes) is run over by a similar truck, Papa Creed tries the same magic out on him. Bad decision! (Gary Reber)

    Special features include commentary by Director Mary Lambert and the featurettes Stephen King Territory (HD 13:09), Filming The Horror (HD 10:26), and The Characters (HD 12:51).

    Originally reviewed in Issue 44 as an anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD, this new remastered 1.78:1 Blu-ray Disc™ exhibits a pleasing picture 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, though, a bit crushed. Resolution, however, is softly focused. There is really nothing impressive about the picture, but overall it should surely please. (Gary Reber)

    The repurposed DTS-HD Master Audio™ 5.1-channel soundtrack is better sounding than the previous DVD's. Atmospherics and sound effects are dimensionally directionalized throughout the soundfield. The audio's slightly edgy sonic character with loud sounds can be mitigated through the use of re-equalization. The surrounds are effectively engaged, sometimes aggressively, to heighten the emotional cues conveyed by both the audio and the visuals. There is notable deep bass extension throughout, although .1 LFE activity is scant. Dialogue is presented with decent clarity and fair consistency with the visuals. (Gary Reber)

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