PET SEMATARY retold as True Crime

[@truefanforum3273]

"Sometimes, dead is better." God what a great line. Fred Gwynne did an awesome job in the role.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Agreed!

[@ericstevens8744]

Can we please have more stuff like this ? Please ?????

[@ericstevens8744]

Cycle of the werewolf ? Needful things ? Rose Red ?

[@sarahwarnock2707]

​@@ericstevens8744 yes!

[@danielallen3454]

@@ericstevens8744 Christine? The Dead Zone? The Dark Half?

[@ObiClon]

This story really gets to me for not just the creepy levels it can reach but just the overall levels of sadness it brings when you think on the concept of death & loss.

[@scrumpyminklemonk]

I would love to hear a story about what happened to Elle after everything that happened in Pet Semetary.

[@YesterdaysNews]

According to King himself she was raised by the Goldmans and is living a normal life, albeit suffering from occasional nightmares about the pet sematary.

[@FloridasYesteryear]

​@YesterdaysNews does she have the shine?

[@gringles]

I don’t think King ever stated if the Creeds could shine, part of the vagueness to his stories is that there are other forces guiding/corralling peoples lives like the Wendigo does. She and her father may show signs, some readers even say Rachel shows signs of it.

[@Donathon-qx8kq]

Probably what happened to other people who confronted minions of the Old Gods.. insanity, degeneration , and finally death

[@mad8598]

I could be wrong but I *think* King has said that Ellie had a little bit of the shine. Imagine if she and Danny Torrance had ever crossed paths…

[@KnotyerbizKut]

I really really REALLY like the true crime angle here. It’s smart of you to sort of, see through the story and see it this way. I bet it’s tempting to do more King books/stories/novellas this way…props to you for keeping it interesting!! You’re absolutely an incredibly talented individual & I’m so glad to have found your KZbin space.

[@linearman0245]

I'm curious to see how Sometimes They Come Back done this way. That or Revival.

[@KnotyerbizKut]

@@linearman0245 ooooh revival was great. When I finished that one I was not ready for it to be done, lol. That WOULD be really cool, wouldn’t it?

[@OLDDOGE12]

​@@KnotyerbizKut The MC giving the last interview would be haunting.

[@KnotyerbizKut]

@@OLDDOGE12 I really feel like a lot of things left unsaid in the novel, might be able to be put out there in this sort of format

[@haymaker710]

I don't want to be buried in a pet sematary. I don't want to live my life again.

[@cleverlydevisedmyth]

I wanna be sedated...

[@SugarTits716]

Gotta love The Ramones!! My personal fave is "I Wanna Be Sedated"!!! Especially because I struggle with anxiety & severe panic attacks, so I quite literally wanna be sedated sometimes!!! 😂

[@EdieBird]

One minute in and I'm HOOKED. That intro was impeccable.

[@kirabana]

I’d love more of the novels in this format! A beautifully done video!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ozkaz13]

The shining as true crime ❤

[@mademoisellenseven]

I absolutely love the idea of a creative lore based on such an iconic novel. Derry and “It” have a flourishing backstory, and it inspired many side stories. It’s great but I deeply appreciate how you take interest in different classics from King.

[@gutterpoprecords5595]

I like this format a lot. It’s very clever

[@kakolicht]

Pet Sematary was my 1st King's novel, I first read it when I was 12, 33 years ago. I will never ever forget how I felt reading the last page of the book: I was feeling empty, not sad or happy, just.... empty (I can't explain this feeling). Decades later and after having re-read the novel a couple times (maybe 6? 7?) I think I understand now why they say this is the most terrifying novel written by the master King: it's not greed, vengeance, hatred, jealousy driving the main character, I believe it's because hope is the force behind Louis' actions. Louis hopes he can make it right,that he can fix an unspeakable tragedy, instead dooming himself, his family and all around him in the process. Pet sematary is one of the few stories I would love Master King to revisit (the remaining vampires left "alive" in 'Salem's Lot is another) and tell us what was made of Rachel, Ellie, the sauer burial ground..... Maybe someday we are send back to Ludlow, maybe this never happens, but all I can do is.... hope.

[@attitudeproblem6462]

So true. When you see him go through all the rationalizations in his mind about how _this_ time could be different… Makes me really wonder, even w/ all the warnings and the history of it not going well…all the reasons you *know* this is not a good idea, would any of us do any different than Louis?? If you thought that there was the slightest _chance…_ that, on the other side of it, you could have your baby in your arms again like before?… You can scream at Louis through the screen, but really would you do any differently? This really is King’s scariest work.

[@kakolicht]

@@attitudeproblem6462 ,that line around the end of the book when Paskow's ghost tries to help Louis (to save Louis actually) one last time before fading, to which Louis (by that time gone completely insane holding Rachel's dead body in his arms) answers "this time will be different, she just died, she will come back just as she was" (something like that if I'm remembering and translating the quotes correctly from my native Brazilian language). After going through so mach loss, pain and tragedy, like you said "would any of us do any different than Louis"? I don't think so.

[@attitudeproblem6462]

@@kakolicht I think that’s the reason why I also love “1922” so much: these are stories that teach you to just let some things lie. In both cases, the main characters rationalize that if they commit this _one act,_ it’ll “fix” everything… And it only ends up *destroying everything* w/ rippling effects that touch people even _outside_ of their family.🤦🏾‍♀️

[@SugarTits716]

You hit the nail squarely on the head with your comment...you said everything I felt but couldn't find the proper words to express myself!!! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@DarrenMoore-le6pg]

When Jud and Louis heard that otherworldly roar in the woods and Louis asks Judd what it was only for him to look at him wide eyed and shush him was beyond scary. It was even freakier in the book as all the birds and animals got really quiet when the Wendigo cried out.

[@mad8598]

For real though, an adaptation of “Carrie” done as a mixed media podcast and fauxumentary about the “Chamberlain High Prom Incident” would be amazing, plus paying tribute to the format of the original novella. You could have a host who’s taking the angle that a notoriously bullied and ostracised student is being scapegoated for the tragedy when she herself was found dead with her own mother later that night, and then gradually finds out about the telekinesis rumours and evidence…

[@Razorgeist]

Excellent work. I love the ending. That Rachel still wanders Ludlow chanting "Darling".

[@CheziahKatt]

wait but this is reminding me of a very specific amazing college essay i read once, (i believe) called "love and loss in pet semetary", and i recall something like coe college. ive had difficulties finding it lately. it has a bit about huck finn, if that also helps? at any rate, it points out some correlations and works out how Louise felt some resentment to his family. hence why he was so upset about Church "losing his manhood" - he felt stifled being in his relationship with his family. a mans heart is stonier, judd says. this is why he so totally agrees with Ellie's rage against God and death. That's why she's the only survivor. Because if you cling to immortality because of a fear of death, you'll corrupt th things you love. it's always clung to my mind.

[@attitudeproblem6462]

Yep, that’s truly what ruined everything. It was b/c they didn’t want to confront and deal w/ death; not Rachel b/c of her sister and not Louis b/c he “promised” Ellie that fixing the cat was going to solve all the problems. Should’ve told her doesn’t matter _how_ we fix the cat, shit happens. Death will always happen, if not on the road, than sooner or later, b/c it’s a part of life.

[@mabreymachine]

This is some top tier content right here. Thank you sir for your hard work we really appreciate it.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Much appreciated!

[@estrogengirl]

Facts.

[@ravenstar100]

Incredible! The best mockumentary done yet.

[@kleverkitsune4363]

I think this format is brilliant! I know every video can't be this, but I'd love to see more in the future!

[@ladyjaysindeore1113]

New sub here, first time adding a notify me. I’ve binged your entire library and can’t wait for this! From a long-time Constant Reader, your channel is fire!🔥

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

I'm so glad you found our Book Club! Hope you enjoy the next video :)

[@buckb6976]

A true crime podcast retelling of the Dead Zone would be incredible. I love this concept. Subscribed... Bell rung... Can't wait to get to know your other videos!!!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks so much... We do have a video called "The Case of the Castlerock Strangler" inspired by the events in "The Dead Zone."

[@buckb6976]

@@stephenkingbookclub1054 outstanding... Going to go memorize it now. I love this channel!

[@WeasleyGirl1767]

I clearly remember the first time I read this as a teenager. As soon as Gage died I was like, "Oh, no, he's going to bury him in the Pet Semetary, isn't he? And it's going to be awful. I need to stop reading this. Yep, here he is, burying Gage. It's going to get awful any minute now. I should stop reading this. Because we all know where it's going. Yep, here it is. The terrifying part. What the hell is wrong with me?"

[@ericstevens8744]

Your awesome !!!!!!

[@WeasleyGirl1767]

@@ericstevens8744 My internal narrator is a lot smarter than I am. It always knows when it should give up for the sake of self-perseverance, and it always loses to my macabre curiosity. You'd think the terrifying story of Timmy Baterman would be enough to get me to quit (THAT stayed with me for DAYS), but no...

[@ericstevens8744]

We must all push forward !! It’s what Mr King would want 👍👍👍

[@jenngray8769]

That’s me as well. A teenager reading it over the summer with the same though process -“well, I see where this is going, this is going to be the absolute worst,” ::continues reading::

[@billhicks808]

They paid no attention to what you were reading in the 80's so I read this when I was like 9 years old (around the time the movie came out) and I was young enough that I didn't see it coming. When hewent to do it I was like "wait... He's not really gonna... Why would you ever do that, there's no possible good that can come from this. This is gonna be awful I should stop reading this". Keeps reading.

[@michaelarchuleta9850]

Just stumbled upon this tasty little channel a month or so ago when you did the raft video (one of my favorite stories) and have watched all your stuff. Thanks for the delicious content and your formats are so interesting, especially for someone who has probably read everything SK. Very fresh. Now to sit by my tv for 6 more hours to wait for this one.

[@vincezetti7216]

delicious lol

[@cindysplace]

Awesome story and presentation. Thank you!

[@jazzinrascal]

A witty spin on a familiar King classic! This channel is a SK fan's dream... thanks for another entertaining episode.

[@Kite562reviews]

Pet Semetary oh how it's a chilling tale of terror; it will always be a masterful but memorable tale of grief🙂♥️📚

[@weskelley1906]

This was my favorite so far!

[@oreliaparker9077]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I loved this! Thank you so very much ❤❤❤ & Happy New Year 🎊

[@chrish9698]

What a beautifully composed and captivating retelling with a truly heartbreaking conclusion. Excellent work!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you very much!

[@vickiwaatti1076]

Loved this. Amazing work!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much!

[@TheGodOfWarhammer]

I’m new to this channel and stumbled upon it by accident. I’m so glad I did. The idea of examining Stephen Kings work as a criminal investigator who lives in the world instead of a member of the audience is pure genius

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you found our strange little Book Club!

[@r_jd279]

One of the first books I read where nobody is better off and nobody wins... I remember commenting to my then gf, about how disturbing it was. She asked how I could finish a book like that, and why it wasn't obvious where it was going. All I could say is... "I don't know... and actually, I loved every minute of it."

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL, I know how you feel... It might be his most tragic story

[@r_jd279]

​@@stephenkingbookclub1054 I forgot to say, that your video is very well done, btw. The true crime angle is truly inspired, sir.

[@kezzykizzy5386]

I love this ever sprawling story. Going to watch all the movies in order tonight after this😊 Great job!

[@moth2542]

Ughhhh this was phenomenal!!! I love the way you formatted this as a true crime podcast again, I hope you continue to do vids like this 😊

[@danieljohnson2005]

Damn! Another great video. This one always scared the hell out of me as a kid. Who am I kidding? It still does.

[@andydavies5879]

Great story, and addition to an amazing book. I’ve always found the ending pretty chilling - Louis’ colleague looking at him taking his wife over the Semetary ‘threshold’, a mad glint in his eye. Never going to end too well for old Lewis! FYI another amazing, less known novel featuring the Wendigo/Windigo is ‘Where the Chill Waits’ by T Chris Martindale, it really is excellent. Thanks, look forward to next time!

[@christianspell112]

I find it brilliant that this is just as creepy as what really happened. Keep up the good work 😊.

[@shelleywinters6763]

aww I missed the stream. I watched Pet Cemetery a long time ago, so I didn't remember the story. Hehehe amusing to see Stephen King as the priest. I love seeing his stories told this way. Great fun. Great presentation as always. Love your work. Thanks

[@thing_under_the_stairs]

I've always loved SK's cameos in his own movies, but I think that one was my all time favourite.

[@MikoMoJo]

What a title! Diving in ❤. You did not disappoint. Excellent version!

[@pamelacurl8342]

Your voice is very soothing as you tell us tales of horror. I always wondered why Judd Crandall told the family about the cemetery knowing the danger it was. I find the movie Pet Cemetery 2 darkly funny.

[@fridakahlo4225]

If I remember correctly, it was the entity that posseses the Micmaq's burial ground made him do that. It was written that place was like a batery, charging with grief and feeding on sanity, getting stronger and stronger, influencing people's mind around it.

[@alicenolfi2095]

An absolutely awesome video. Normally, I don't like true crime, but you made it so suspenseful, so atmospheric, I was glued to my laptop. Great job!

[@jasonspence4749]

Amazing work

[@coreymichae3747]

The sick sister was what scare me the most as a child. I’m a 40 year old man and it still creeps me out

[@WeasleyGirl1767]

I had Zelda as my FB profile picture for a bit.

[@lionelhutz5137]

I'm coming for you, Rachel...

[@maryhoyt2609]

Outstanding job, once again! Great Maine accent for Jud Crandall's voice on the reading of that note to Dr. Creed. Just perfect, and I'm from Maine, so I should know, lol! Thank you so much for your excellent work!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Wow, thanks @maryhoyt2609 that's high praise indeed! I was very worried about tackling Jud's accent, so I'm glad I didn't do a terrible job. XD

[@maryhoyt2609]

Nah, you nailed it!@@stephenkingbookclub1054

[@marklowther3228]

I just discovered your channel and I can't get enough. It is brilliant!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

So glad you found us! Welcome to the Book Club :)

[@terrioestreich4007]

Excellent!

[@Donathon-qx8kq]

This was great 👍👍👍 it's my favorite King novel because it is so Lovecraftien much like some of his early short stories.... even the early history of Salem's Lot had that vibe.... keep it up

[@brianrunyon266]

Awesome way to format reviews of SK books in this way. When able, cover Carrie, and others in this format.

[@brianhaynes9972]

Whooooooo that was SPOOKY as 🤬 I had goosebumps at the end. Great work and thank you!!!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much!

[@carrieonly5638]

This is absolutely brilliant

[@pastordeniseearley6067]

This is awesome. Thanks for your hard work. Did anyone see Pennywise the clown's picture over the bar?

[@karlwhite8481]

How the heck did Pennywise get to ludlow

[@joannegully7770]

Brilliant 👍 thank you!

[@whenshovelswereshovels3068]

I still consider Pet Semetary the greatest book I’ve read it really can be difficult to keep turning the pages as the grief and horror is quite overwhelming 😢 this is such great content it really was something I’ve been looking for great work my friend👌

[@pamelacurl8342]

Rachel's story is horrifying in itself. Talk about child abuse.

[@ananimity7332]

Wow! You are amazing with what you do with these stories! You bring to them a whole new life!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Wow, thank you!

[@111leebaby]

This is one of my favorite stories from Stephen King ❤

[@joebobby8371]

These "true crime" style vids are awsome knowkimg the source material and seeing others looking in really holds the verisimilitude of this world in shape. It makes you just wanna tell them naw man that hill makes deadites we watched it. Fore sure a sub from me

[@jvjoyner]

Very clever. Well done sir.

[@L.E.C.S_85]

As always great work!😊 This story still gives me the creeps, even after all these years..saw the movie at age 12 I think 😱😱

[@melissaaugust7016]

amazing as always

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@coloradohikertrash9958]

Next week on True King: Meet the man who gunned down an entire town and claimed it was self defence And more even more bizarre he claims it was all in a effort to reach a mysterious Tower at the center of space and time. Is Roland of GIlead a hero or a psychotic mass murderer?

[@ajwinberg]

I just came across your channel and it is a cool concept. Great video.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Welcome aboard!

[@JHjh88]

This is my fav King book,it says so much. At 8 I watched the original film.Zelda still lives with me. 🖤 From Australia 🐨

[@spidersjohnson9890]

She does...how has your back been lately? Any random pains?

[@adeaoud3404]

YES YES YES, I AM SO HAPPY 😭😭😭😭 THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@mssaturn13]

Wait🙉 all this time I thought the gage the kid that came back got the old man and the mum…..? Brilliant. Thank you 😌

[@jameskerr8091]

This was very, very good!

[@beatdowngaming8423]

Great videos!!! Been enjoying listening to them while I'm working and God that orginal movie was a master piece imo!

[@WldFlwrNBrmstks]

This is my new favorite podcast and I've recommended it to several people I know would be interested by it.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you so much for spreading the word!

[@waynelong2478]

YOU GUYS Should DO A TRUE CRIME ABOUT CROUCH END

[@seanthefilmslayer5921]

I think you need to investigate Derry, Maine. I hear some clowning around goes on there.

[@JLThompson999]

This is brilliant! Please do more!

[@danielhainline8882]

You forgot to mention Church's death on Thanksgiving,1983. Church was hit and killed by a car on that day. Louis Creed was the only one home because Rachel's parents hated him and the feeling was mutual. Louis helped Jud bury the dead cat in the Pet Sematary. Church came back and he was clumsy and stinky.

[@jesusromanpadro3853]

Probably didn't mention it because this is from the police investigation, and there was no way they will find out about the cat first death.

[@danielhainline8882]

@@jesusromanpadro3853 the death of Winston Churchill the cat was mentioned later, though.

[@ericstevens8744]

What did you think of Pet cemetery 2 ?

[@jesusromanpadro3853]

@ericstevens8744 I would have liked it more if it was about the friend of the protagonists, and it dropped the protagonist. Not only a mote interesting character, but his stepfather was a better villain, and that the dog turned on him after reviving added some tragedy.

[@TrentRushton]

Two stories I would love to have covered are It and Cycle of the Werewolf

[@burntblonde2925]

That was awesome!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you!

[@Ramcharger85]

Ive seen Pet Semetery. Including the latest one. I'll all say is the original one's ending still creeps me out. 😊

[@snackbarqueen]

This was awesome ! I’d LOVE for you to do 1408 like this ❤

[@musicman7416]

Even though i know this story through and THROUGH, i enjoyed it as a if new! Bravo!!

[@muuuuuud]

Very well made, I enjoyed it a lot.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Thank you very much!

[@anthonystrocks247]

Fantastic video focusing on an awesome, heartbreaking novel!

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Giles29]

It is interesting, as King has revisited characters and settings from many of his early stories in later ones, that he hasn't done anything to reference Pet Sematary again. Though I think one may have had the Wendigo or something like it appear.

[@Spectra651]

He does briefly make reference to PS in 'Insomnia.' It's been awhile since I read it (and it's a long book), but I remember the malevolent entity in the story having a collection of artifacts squirreled away, and one of them I'm pretty sure was Gage's sneaker. I also don't remember which story it was but I also remember King making a brief reference to Ludlow, Maine, but those are the only two instances that come to mind.

[@spidersjohnson9890]

it disturbed him, at one point he put the draft in a drawer and didn't touch it for months

[@tylaquiljones]

This was such a cool way of retelling the story

[@8698gil]

When I read this book I always wondered why they just didn't put a fence around their yard to keep the kids out of the road? It's what I would do. Of course, there wouldn't be a story, then.

[@BlackClaws]

No Lie, end of that gave me chills. Very good retelling.

[@sean5558]

🎵I don’t want to be buried In a pet Semetary I don’t want to live my life again🎵 The Ramones

[@danielsatter1805]

I absolutely love this

[@betenoireindustries]

8:37 man, that Pennywise guy sure gets around.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

He;s a busy clown.

[@Schone23666]

There's something familiar about that clown in that old portrait at 8:36 , and not in a good way...

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Hmmmm....

[@marybdrake1472]

Wow this is really well done. You got the podcast format down.

[@theShadowBolts20]

I am loving this content. Binging all of your videos ❤

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

Glad you found the Book Club!

[@Katies_Modern_Life]

I’m excited

[@aimWelLbird9970]

This is fan-fKn-tastic!! Bravo! Bravo! Happy zombie goats for everyone!

[@angelaivy629]

Great job thank you 👏

[@bigpuff2480]

Wonderfully creepy!

[@GlitterFlame89]

Spectacular!

[@bobbykeniston7240]

Really impressed with this channel.... It's becoming addictive, playing old episodes to catch up. Great work! Oh, and what did Jud Crandall say when he learned what they call "Z" in England? "Sometimes, zed is letter." But what did Jud Crandall say when he woke up after a night of too many beers and some incontinence in his sleep? "Sometimes, bed is wetter." Okay, sure, but what did Jud Crandall say when he found out the actor who played him owed a bunch of money to different people? "Sometimes, Fred is debtor." Fine, but what did Jud Crandall say when picking out a rosy colored garment to keep him warm? "Sometimes, red is sweater." Okay, that may be stretching it, but, for the love of all that is holy, what did Jud Crandall say when he found out his Easy Cheese spray can wasn't Velveeta? "Sometimes, spread is cheddar." Okay, I'll stop now.

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

LOL!

[@attitudeproblem6462]

Wow! I hope you did one for “1922”!

[@wade]

Definitely 👍

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Guess Louis didn't gauge properly what could happen to his son...

[@stephenkingbookclub1054]

XD LOL!

[@brialapoint2608]

Hope cemetery. Ever been to windham cemetery? Its pretty haunted too. If hope is more haunted than windham i shudder.

[@pamelaenriquez5281]

Creepy good!!!

[@pondponder]

Nicely done 😺

[@gutterpoprecords5595]

I think Desperation would make a good true crime podcast

[@wade]

There’s also the STRANGE RESORT format… sort of like a first-person ghost hunter / historian… Desperation is supposedly going to be the next destination!

[@williamshafer1996]

It is a very Lovecraftian tale. Especially how Louis finds out about it through Judd. Although a yard fence around Louis and Judds house would have solved most of the problem! Keep up the good work! Lately, I'm enjoying your interpretation better than kings. It's a lot less political.