IMDb 4.6 2023 HD

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines

2023
Horror
87 min R USA
5.6 / 10
4.6 IMDB

In 1969, young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and is forced to confront a dark family history…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Lindsey Anderson Beer / Caroline Morissette / Ayesha Sheikh / Ray Fuentes / Beau Ferris / Fanny Hudon
Starring
Jackson White / Forrest Goodluck / Jack Mulhern / Henry Thomas / Natalie Alyn Lind / Isabella Star LaBlanc / Pam Grier / David Duchovny

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Clara Hayes
Mar 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This prequel plunges viewers into 1969 Ludlow, charting the burgeoning awareness of young Jud Crandall regarding his town’s sinister underpinnings. Jackson White excels as Jud, capturing the poignant conflict between his aspirations and the inescapable pull of his…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 19, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

In 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines', we’re transported to 1969 to witness a younger Jud Crandall’s fateful discovery of Ludlow’s buried secrets. Jackson White anchors the film as the ambitious Jud, whose dreams of escape are cruelly interrupted by his…

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

As a prequel to the infamous 'Pet Sematary', this 1969-set tale focuses on a young Jud Crandall’s entanglement with Ludlow’s dark past. Jackson White convincingly portrays Jud’s desire for a life beyond his hometown, a journey that quickly…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Set against the backdrop of 1969, 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' attempts to unearth the origins of Ludlow’s curse through the eyes of a young Jud Crandall. Jackson White delivers a performance that captures Jud’s youthful ambition, which is soon…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This prequel ventures back to 1969, offering a glimpse into a younger Jud Crandall’s life in Ludlow. Jackson White embodies the character with a palpable yearning to escape his small-town confines, a desire that quickly clashes with the…

FAQs

Prequels like 'Pet Sematary: Bloodlines' offer a fascinating opportunity to deepen understanding of established lore. For fans, seeing the origins of familiar characters like Jud Crandall and the malevolent atmosphere of Ludlow provides crucial context. It answers lingering questions about how the town's horrors began, enriching the overall narrative tapestry of the 'Pet Sematary' universe.