Question 1

Why was the role of Zelda played by a man in Pet Sematary?

Accepted Answer

Director Mary Lambert cast Andrew Hubatsek as Zelda because she didn't think a 13-year-old girl was scary enough and wanted something to feel "off" about the character.

Question 2

How did director Mary Lambert get young actress Blaze Berdahl to cry for a scene?

Accepted Answer

When the girl couldn't access sad memories, Lambert offered her more money if she would cry for the scene.

Question 3

What connection does The Ramones have to Pet Sematary?

Accepted Answer

The Ramones wrote and performed the theme song "Pet Sematary" as homage to Stephen King, who referenced their songs in the novel. Their song "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker" also appears in the film.

Question 4

How many cats were used during filming and why?

Accepted Answer

The crew used nine cats because cats are difficult to train, including a jumper, a snarler, and a cuddler. No cats were harmed during filming.

Question 5

What cameo does Stephen King make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Stephen King appears as the minister at the funeral around the 41-minute mark.

Question 6

Which role in 'Pet Sematary' was played by a man to intentionally make the character unsettling?

Accepted Answer

The role of Zelda, Rachel's terminally ill sister, was played by actor Andrew Hubatsek. Director Mary Lambert cast him because she didn't believe a 13-year-old girl would be scary enough.

Question 7

How did director Mary Lambert get young actress Blaze Berdahl to cry for a scene when emotional recall failed?

Accepted Answer

When Blaze Berdahl couldn't recall something sad from her life, director Mary Lambert offered her more money if she would cry for the scene.

Question 8

What musical connection exists between Stephen King's novel 'Pet Sematary' and the punk band The Ramones?

Accepted Answer

Stephen King referenced Ramones songs in his novel. In homage, The Ramones wrote and performed the film's theme song 'Pet Sematary', which plays during the closing credits.

Question 9

How many cats were used during filming of 'Pet Sematary' and why were so many needed?

Accepted Answer

The film crew used nine cats during filming because cats are difficult to train. They included a jumper, a snarler, and a cuddler. No cats were harmed.

Question 10

Which Stephen King novel did the author himself say was the only one that really scared him?

Accepted Answer

Stephen King once mentioned that 'Pet Sematary' was the only novel he wrote that really scared him.

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