Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is a 2023 supernatural horror film directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer, who co-wrote it with Jeff Buhler. It serves as a prequel to Pet Sematary (2019), which in turn was based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Stephen King. After the commercial success of Pet Sematary in 2019, producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura had plans for a prequel explaining the mythology and universe of the film. Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is scheduled to premiere at the Fantastic Fest in September 2023.
In 1969, a young Jud Crandall is set to leave his hometown of Ludlow, Maine in search of his life’s purpose. Before he makes it out, however, Jud and his childhood friends encounter an ancient evil that has gripped Ludlow since its founding.
The cast includes Jackson White, Forrest Goodluck, Jack Mulhern, Henry Thomas, Natalie Alyn Lind, Isabella Star LaBlanc, Samantha Mathis, Pam Grier. and David Duchovny.
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines is set to be released by Paramount+ on October 6th, 2023. Watch the official trailer below.