Episode 3 Pet Cemetery

In this episode of Mind Over Murder, we unearth Stephen King’s chilling tale Pet Sematary. The story follows the Creed family as they discover a burial ground where death doesn’t mean the end—and the horrifying consequences of trying to outwit grief.

We dive into both the 1989 original and the 2019 remake, comparing what each gets right (and very wrong). Along the way, we unpack the film’s themes of parental fear, childhood innocence, and how tragedy can drive people to desperate—and devastating—choices. From Judd’s ominous warnings to the gut-wrenching loss of Gage (or Ellie in the remake), we explore why King’s story still hits so hard decades later.

Trigger warning: this episode discusses themes of death, child loss, and suicide.

🎧 Tune in for a mix of horror analysis, personal stories about how kids process grief, and a deeper look at what Pet Sematary reveals about the psychology of mourning.