Paramount+Pet Sematary (1989)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.7
Overview
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Pet Sematary's right-leaning rating is primarily due to its central cautionary tale, which emphasizes the catastrophic consequences of human hubris in defying natural order and established boundaries, aligning with conservative themes of respecting tradition and the limits of human intervention.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on themes of grief and the supernatural, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Pet Sematary (1989) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story centers on a heterosexual family's tragic experiences with death and resurrection, leaving no room for an LGBTQ+ portrayal to be evaluated as positive, negative, or neutral.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1989 film "Pet Sematary" is a direct adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All major characters, including Louis, Rachel, Ellie, Gage Creed, and Jud Crandall, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
The 1989 film "Pet Sematary" adapts Stephen King's novel. All major characters, including the Creed family and Jud Crandall, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established depictions in the source material. No instances of a character's race being changed from the original canon were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.6
Critic Ratings
5.8
3.8
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