Classic Stephen King Horror 'Pet Sematary' Screening

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The Athens News is hosting a screening of the 1989 horror film 'Pet Sematary', based on the classic Stephen King novel of the same name. The film follows the Creed family as they move from Chicago to rural Maine, where they discover a mysterious burial ground with the power to resurrect the dead - with terrifying consequences.

Why it matters

Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary' is considered one of the author's most iconic and chilling works, and the 1989 film adaptation has become a cult classic in its own right. This screening provides an opportunity for fans of horror and King's work to experience the film on the big screen.

The details

The screening will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $8. The film follows the Creed family - Dr. Louis Creed, his wife Rachel, and their two children - as they move from Chicago to rural Maine. After the family's cat dies, their neighbor encourages them to bury it in the 'pet sematary' located in the woods behind their new home. The cat is miraculously resurrected, but with a much darker disposition. When tragedy strikes the Creed family again, Louis makes the fateful decision to bury his dead son in the same burial ground, with horrifying results.

• The screening will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Pet Sematary' screening can be purchased in advance on the Athens News website.