Stephen King enthusiasts are always eager for captivating adaptations of his literary masterpieces. The horror genre has been significantly enhanced by a new wave of talented and innovative filmmakers who are bringing his stories to life. One noteworthy adaptation is <em>Pet Sematary</em>, directed by the skilled duo of Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer. This film continues to resonate with audiences, whether they appreciate the alterations made to the source material or not, and its remarkable streaming performance showcases its enduring popularity.

As the eerie season of fall approaches, fans are flocking to view the 2019 adaptation, which has swiftly ascended the Tubi charts, currently ranking at #7. The film carved out its place among the top titles within days of being added to the platform at the beginning of this month. Other notable films on the chart include another Stephen King adaptation, Dreamcatcher, alongside classic hits like Titanic, Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, and more. Pet Sematary, adapted by Jeff Buhler, follows the harrowing journey of the Creed family, who move from Boston to rural Maine. Their discovery of a hidden burial ground deep in the woods leads to tragic events, prompting Louis, the father, to seek help from his neighbor, triggering a cycle of horror that resurrects a malevolent force from beyond the grave.

This chilling film achieved an impressive global box office gross of $113 million, marking it as a commercial triumph, although it received mixed reactions from both audiences and critics. Critics rated it at a mere 57 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, while fans offered a significantly lower score of 33 percent. Despite the divided opinions, the movie features powerful performances by Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, and John Lithgow, along with an atmospheric background score that heightens the tension throughout the viewing experience.

John Lithgow Takes on the Role of Dumbledore in the Exciting New ‘Harry Potter’ Series

Excitement is building for the highly anticipated Harry Potter series, which has recently unveiled its first glimpse of the young wizard and is currently engaged in filming the first two seasons consecutively. In this new adaptation, Lithgow will portray the iconic character of Professor Dumbledore, a role previously embodied by esteemed actors Michael Gambon and Richard Harris. Lithgow is fully aware of the immense expectations tied to such a legendary character, and he approaches this role with a serious commitment. He expressed his thoughts to Collider, stating, “It’s pretty scary, but it’s certainly not anything I would dream of saying no to. Look, I’m about to turn 80 next year. I’ll be 80, I’ll be 86 or 7 at the wrap party for this one. It’s a wonderful winding down role.” He further elaborated, “I’m really excited about it and just revisiting Harry Potter in depth these days. I just want to do it justice.”

Pet Sematary is currently available for streaming on Paramount+. Meanwhile, the Harry Potter series is being filmed in picturesque England. For more updates and news on these exciting projects, stay tuned to Collider for the latest developments.

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