Polygon has published a piece highlighting that the original 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary became available to stream entirely for free on Pluto TV as of 1 July. The article frames the film as a prime example of an enjoyably "bad" Stephen King movie — one that blends corniness with genuine scares and at least one standout performance — making the free availability a timely recommendation for horror fans.

Directed by Mary Lambert from a screenplay by King himself, the film follows the Creed family, who move to a home in Maine near a busy road. A neighbour, Jud Crandall, reveals that an ancient burial ground can bring the dead back to life, leading Louis Creed to resurrect first the family cat and then his young son Gage, with horrific results. The writer praises the creepy cat, child actor Miko Hughes as Gage, and especially Fred Gwynne's captivating turn as Jud — a role later echoed in South Park's "Farmer Fred" — while criticising the wooden lead performances and the tonally jarring Ramones closing song.