Pet Sematary: Bloodlines

In the quiet town of Ludlow, Maine, in 1969, farmer Bill Baterman mournfully buries his son, Timmy, in the local pet cemetery. This heartbreaking occasion marks the beginning of a series of unsettling events that will alter the fabric of the town forever.

During the funeral, the Baterman's dog, Hendrix, unearths a grave, creating an eerie atmosphere as the townsfolk grapple with the mystery of what lies beneath. Bill's grief is compounded as a strange celestial force seems to awaken in response to Hendrix's actions.

As Jud Crandall prepares for his departure to the Peace Corps, he has a nostalgic encounter with Bill Baterman. Bill gives Jud a photo from their youth, revealing unsettling details about Timmy's supposed honorable return from the Vietnam War.

After a chaotic day, Jud and Norma come face to face with Timmy, who appears alive and well at the Baterman home. The sweetness of their reunion quickly turns horrific when Hendrix attacks Norma, prompting an urgent trip to the hospital.

In the fields, Manny Rivers uncovers blood-soaked sunflowers alongside a thorn that pierces his hand, foreshadowing the darkness entwined with Timmy's resurrection. His subsequent conversation with Jud reveals insights into Timmy's struggles with PTSD.

Jud stumbles upon a horrifying scene at the Baterman home where Timmy stands over a slaughtered hog, an ominous reflection of his disturbing transformation. As Bill learns of Hendrix's bizarre behavior, the sinister nature of Timmy begins to surface.

Officer Marjorie Washburn faces Hendrix, who taunts her about her father's suicide, pushing her to a breaking point. Her desperate plea for help is cut short when Hendrix attacks her, leaving her wounded but surviving.

The haunting essence of Timmy disrupts Donna's peaceful life, as she becomes prey to his malevolent presence in the fields. She makes a frantic escape, reflecting the escalating terror that Timmy unleashes upon the townsfolk.

In search of answers, Jud and Manny consult a wise priest, unveiling Ludlow's dark history. They learn about the town's past fraught with horror, including the fate of settlers who fell victim to tragic depravity.

Timmy's dark practices culminate in a horrifying act as he buries Donna in the pet cemetery to revive her as a malevolent creature. This marks a dramatic escalation in the terror befalling Ludlow as the undead now torments the town.

With the town in chaos, Jud and Manny unify their efforts alongside local authorities to combat Timmy's reign of terror. A series of tragic encounters leads to the loss of multiple lives as they confront the horror head-on.

In a bloody confrontation at the Baterman home, tragedy strikes as key characters fall victim to Timmy and the resurrected Donna. The urgency to save one another amplifies the horrors as friends turn against the monstrous creations.

Jud and Manny navigate the horrifying tunnels created by Timmy, ultimately locating a trapped Norma. Just as they find hope, tragedy ensues when Timmy brutally disembowels Bill, tearing through any sense of safety in the group.

As they attempt to escape, Timmy relentlessly pursues Jud, leading to a final, desperate struggle. A flare shot takes Timmy down, bringing an end to his sinister manipulations and allowing the group to breathe for a moment.

In the aftermath of horror, Jud and Norma take on the responsibility of guarding Ludlow against darkness. Meanwhile, Manny decides to leave the town, entrusting them with the haunting legacy of protecting their home.