Live in peace and let the dead rest in peace beyond the barrier that must not be crossed. CORRAL THE BABY with Pet Sematary this week.
It’s another episode of KT & Friends, where we Pop Out with Dregeaux to review the 1989 film, Pet Sematary. Check out the podcast feed for A-side: The Pop Out (chat about the rap beef).
Line reference…
It’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary (Yeah) -Like That (Kendrick Lamar)
Previous KT & Friends (Pop Out) episodes include
– The Wiz with Jordan & Cameron (White People Won’t Save You)
– The Boogey Man with Brent (Home Video Hustle)
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Summary
Welcome friends and lovers to KT and Friends, where today, we’re diving headfirst into the eerie world of the 1989 film, Pet Sematary. Join us on the B side as Katie and Andre pop out with their insightful and spooky review.
A Classic Revisited
KT kicks off the discussion with excitement, welcoming everyone to the session: “Welcome friends and lovers to KT and Friends again. This is the B side. We’re popping out with Andre to review the 1989 film Pet Sematary.”
First Impressions and a Shoutout
KT quickly dives into their review without wasting time on statistics: “With the 1989 film, Pet Sematary, all these years of Kendrick and I still can’t do the voices without laughing.” Katie appreciated Mary Lambert’s direction and gave her a shout-out, firmly stating, “Mary Lambert got you wiped out. Stephen King got you wiped out. Baby Gage got you.”
Unveiling the Layers
The conversation delves deeper into the film’s intricacies, with Andre and Katie drawing parallels between Pet Sematary and Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics. Katie highlights Kendrick Lamar’s line: “It’s a K with all these nines. He gone see Pet Sematary,” emphasizing its cultural impact.
The Unsettling Themes
KT and Andre explore the movie’s unsettling themes, from the eerie resurrection to the dire consequences of tampering with life and death. Andre mentions how the film’s portrayal of the Wendigo and Native American lore adds a unique layer to the horror, saying, “It’s like that land, he watches over the land and that’s why the guy who got in an accident was like, maybe you don’t want to do that.”
The Haunting Imagery
Andre shares his thoughts on the film’s haunting imagery, particularly the scenes involving Zelda. “That was very creepy,” he notes, “It really stuck with me because I was just like, Hmm, this is unsettling. I don’t like this.” Katie agrees, highlighting how the film balances horror with a compelling narrative.
Superstitions and Cultural Reflections
KT and Andre delve into their personal superstitions and cultural reflections, relating them to the film’s themes. Katie shares her Tongan cultural practices surrounding death and grief, emphasizing the importance of accepting loss. Andre echoes this sentiment, sharing his Filipino background and the superstitions passed down through generations.
The Cultural Impact
Andre reflects on how the film’s themes of grief and resurrection resonate with different cultures, stating, “We come from these backgrounds of people being in tune with something they cannot see, but yet they trust it.” KT adds, “There’s an acceptance and there’s also a celebration of life. It’s sad, but it’s part of life.”
Drake and the Pet Sematary Parallel
KT and Andre draw an intriguing parallel between Pet Sematary and Drake’s career. They discuss how Drake’s struggle to revive his career mirrors the film’s themes of resurrection and the consequences of tampering with the natural order. Katie speculates, “If Drake is to put his career into the pet cemetery, how’s it going to be? Like, he has to bounce back in some way.”
Final Thoughts and For Your Reference
KT and Andre wrap up their discussion with final thoughts on Pet Sematary. Andre praises the film as one of Stephen King’s best-adapted works, while Katie appreciates its exploration of grief and the supernatural.
Double Feature Recommendations
Katie recommends pairing Pet Sematary with Bride of Chucky, citing the parallels between Baby Gage and Chucky’s sinister antics. Andre suggests Reanimator for its thematic similarities and Lovecraftian horror elements, calling it a “gross, nasty double feature special.”
Join Us Next Time
Thank you, friends and lovers, for joining us on this deep dive into Pet Sematary. Special thanks to Andre for his insightful contributions. Be sure to tune in next time for more spooky and thoughtful discussions on Katie and Friends!