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PET SEMATARY II script

After his mother's death, twelve-year-old Geoff and his father move to Maine, where Geoff and his new friend Drew bury Drew's electrocuted dog, Zowie, in an ancient Micmac burial ground, leading to Zowie's violent resurrection and the murder of Drew's stepfather. Drew and Geoff then bury the stepfather in the same ground, resulting in his reanimation and the subsequent deaths of Drew and his mother. Ignoring his father's warnings, Geoff exhumes his own mother and buries her in the burial ground, hoping to bring her back. His mother returns as a malevolent entity, attacking the housekeeper and attempting to kill Geoff's father, who ultimately defeats the reanimated figures and saves Geoff.

Writer
Richard Outten, David S. Goyer
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0105128
Script date
1/6/91
52Scenes
8Characters
70Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

PET SEMATARY II Save the Cat analysis

After a tragic on-set accident claims Renee’s life, widower Chase Matthews moves with his son Geoff to Ludlow, Maine.

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Key characters

Geoff Matthews

Geoff Matthews is listed as Son. 12-year-old boy, son of Renee and Chase. In the parsed data, Geoff Matthews is connected to 27 scenes, 45 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

27 scenes / 45 dialogue lines

Chase Matthews

Chase Matthews is listed as Veterinarian. Geoff's father, kind and professional. In the parsed data, Chase Matthews is connected to 24 scenes, 48 dialogue lines, 49 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

24 scenes / 48 dialogue lines

Drew Gilbert

Drew Gilbert is listed as Friend. 13-year-old boy, stepson of Gus. In the parsed data, Drew Gilbert is connected to 21 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

21 scenes / 31 dialogue lines

Gus Gilbert

Gus Gilbert is listed as Sheriff/Stepfather. Gruff, domineering, self-important local sheriff. In the parsed data, Gus Gilbert is connected to 20 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

20 scenes / 36 dialogue lines

Marjorie Hargrove

Marjorie Hargrove is listed as Housekeeper. Attractive local girl, housekeeper for the Matthews. In the parsed data, Marjorie Hargrove is connected to 12 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

12 scenes / 19 dialogue lines

Clyde

Clyde is listed as Bully. Local bully, deranged and aggressive. In the parsed data, Clyde is connected to 6 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 32 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

6 scenes / 28 dialogue lines

Renee Hallow Matthews

Renee Hallow Matthews is listed as Actress/Mother. Undeniably beautiful, deceased mother of Geoff. In the parsed data, Renee Hallow Matthews is connected to 5 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

5 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

Quentin Yolander

Quentin Yolander is listed as Retired Veterinarian. Eccentric, taxidermy-obsessed, alcoholic. In the parsed data, Quentin Yolander is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.

2 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. Soundstage, LeMarche Castle Tomb Set - NIGHT

    Renee Hallow is filming a scene as Genvieve LeMarche when a technical malfunction causes a fatal electrocution.

    Renee Hallow Matthews, Geoff Matthews

  2. 2. INT. Operating Room - DAY

    Chase Matthews is working when he receives an emergency call about his son.

    Chase Matthews

  3. 3. INT. Soundstage, LeMarche Castle Tomb Set - DAY

    Paramedics attempt to save Renee's life while Chase arrives.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews

  4. 4. EXT. Pleasantville Cemetery - DAY

    Renee's funeral takes place.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews, Gus Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  5. 5. INT. House - DAY

    Chase and Geoff move into their new home and meet their housekeeper, Marjorie.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews, Marjorie Hargrove

  6. 6. INT. Veterinary Office - DAY

    Chase and Geoff inspect the old veterinary office and meet Gus and Drew.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews, Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert

  7. 7. INT. Classroom - DAY

    Geoff's first day at school.

    Geoff Matthews, Clyde

  8. 8. EXT. School / Pet Sematary Path - DAY

    Clyde bullies Geoff and steals his kitten.

    Geoff Matthews, Drew Gilbert, Clyde

  9. 9. EXT. Pet Sematary - DAY

    Geoff finds his kitten in the Pet Sematary.

    Geoff Matthews, Drew Gilbert

  10. 10. EXT. Rabbit Cages - NIGHT

    Gus prepares rabbit cages with an electrical deterrent and observes the rabbits.

    Gus Gilbert

  11. 11. INT. Kitchen - NIGHT

    Gus and Amanda have dinner with Drew, leading to tension.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  12. 12. EXT. Rabbit Cages - NIGHT

    Zowie is electrocuted by the rabbit cage fence.

    Gus Gilbert

  13. 13. EXT. Rabbit Cages - NIGHT

    Gus shoots Zowie.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert

  14. 14. EXT. Woods - NIGHT

    Zowie dies in Drew's arms.

    Drew Gilbert

  15. 15. EXT. Micmac Burial Ground - DAY

    Drew and Geoff bury Zowie at the burial ground.

    Geoff Matthews, Drew Gilbert

  16. 16. INT. Drew's Room - NIGHT

    Zowie returns from the dead.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  17. 17. EXT. Pet Sematary - NIGHT

    Gus is killed by Zowie.

    Geoff Matthews, Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert, Clyde

  18. 18. EXT. MICMAC BURIAL GROUND - NIGHT

    Gus is buried in the Micmac burial ground.

    Gus Gilbert

  19. 19. EXT. DREW'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Drew returns home covered in dirt after the burial.

    Drew Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  20. 20. INT. GEOFF'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Chase confronts Geoff about his late return.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews

  21. 21. INT. GEOFF'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Geoff sees Gus' face at his window.

    Geoff Matthews, Gus Gilbert

  22. 22. EXT. DREW'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Gus arrives at Drew's house.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert

  23. 23. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Drew lets Gus into the house.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert

  24. 24. INT. AMANDA AND GUS' BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Gus attacks Amanda in their bedroom.

    Gus Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  25. 25. EXT. ROAD - DAY

    Geoff and Drew discuss Gus' strange behavior.

    Geoff Matthews, Drew Gilbert

  26. 26. INT. CHASE'S OFFICE - DAY

    Chase receives disturbing news about Zowie's blood sample.

    Chase Matthews

  27. 27. INT. BOARDING AREA - DAY

    Chase discovers the kittens have been killed.

    Chase Matthews

  28. 28. EXT. SCHOOL STREET - DAY

    Chase warns Geoff and Drew about Zowie.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews, Drew Gilbert, Clyde

  29. 29. INT. YOLANDER'S CABIN - DAY

    Chase visits Yolander to ask about the dead animals.

    Chase Matthews, Quentin Yolander

  30. 30. EXT. DREW'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Gus kills a rabbit while the boys watch.

    Geoff Matthews, Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert

  31. 31. INT. DREW'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    The boys have a disturbing dinner with Gus.

    Geoff Matthews, Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  32. 32. INT. DREW'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Drew prepares a shotgun for protection.

    Geoff Matthews, Drew Gilbert

  33. 33. INT. CHASE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Chase is attacked by Zowie in his sleep.

    Chase Matthews

  34. 34. INT. BATHROOM - MORNING

    Marjorie helps Chase with his wounds.

    Chase Matthews, Marjorie Hargrove

  35. 35. INT. LIBRARY - DAY

    Chase is denied information about the Creed murders.

    Chase Matthews

  36. 36. EXT. COUNTRY BRIDGE - DAY

    Geoff and Drew discuss their situation.

    Geoff Matthews, Drew Gilbert

  37. 37. EXT. COUNTRYSIDE - DAY

    Clyde attacks Geoff, but Gus intervenes.

    Geoff Matthews, Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert, Clyde

  38. 38. INT. DREW'S HOUSE - DAY

    Gus hunts Drew in his house.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert

  39. 39. EXT. DREW'S HOUSE - DAY

    Amanda and Drew are killed in a car accident caused by Gus.

    Gus Gilbert, Drew Gilbert, Marjorie Hargrove

  40. 40. INT. GEOFF'S HOUSE - DUSK

    Geoff and Chase return from the funeral.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews

  41. 41. INT. GEOFF'S HOUSE - DUSK

    Geoff and Chase return home after a funeral.

    Geoff Matthews, Chase Matthews

  42. 42. INT. UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - DAY

    Chase hears Geoff in the attic.

    Chase Matthews, Geoff Matthews

  43. 43. INT. KITCHEN - DAY

    Chase and Marjorie discuss the news of the Gilbert deaths.

    Marjorie Hargrove, Chase Matthews, Geoff Matthews

  44. 44. INT. ATTIC - NIGHT

    Chase discovers Geoff has turned the attic into a shrine for Renee.

    Chase Matthews, Geoff Matthews

  45. 45. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Chase receives a call about his wife's grave.

    Chase Matthews, Marjorie Hargrove

  46. 46. INT. ATTIC - NIGHT

    Geoff is visited by a ghostly presence.

    Geoff Matthews, Renee Hallow Matthews

  47. 47. EXT. PLEASANTVILLE CEMETERY - NIGHT

    Chase discovers Renee's grave is empty.

    Chase Matthews

  48. 48. INT. VAN - NIGHT

    Chase calls Yolander for answers.

    Chase Matthews, Quentin Yolander

  49. 49. EXT. MICMAC BURIAL GROUND - NIGHT

    Gus offers Renee's body to Geoff.

    Gus Gilbert, Geoff Matthews

  50. 50. INT. GUS' HOUSE - NIGHT

    Chase fights Gus.

    Chase Matthews, Gus Gilbert

  51. 51. INT. ATTIC - NIGHT

    Renee attacks Marjorie.

    Marjorie Hargrove, Renee Hallow Matthews

  52. 52. INT. ATTIC - NIGHT

    Final confrontation in the attic.

    Chase Matthews, Geoff Matthews, Renee Hallow Matthews, Clyde

Dialogue examples

Picture this... Gus comes down to breakfast and he doesn't say a word. He even kind of smiles, like he forgot he hates me. And then you know what he does? He serves me an extra helping of pancakes... I asked him if I was still grounded... "no." I asked him if you could spend the night, and he nods. It's like we're a family. A real family.

Drew Gilbert / Scene 25

Did you ever play that game where you pass a story down a row of people and see how screwed up it gets by the time it's done? People say Louis Creed's son came back from the dead and it drove him crazy... He killed his wife and himself, and that's the end of story. Anything else belongs in the National Enquirer.

Marjorie Hargrove / Scene 34

I would but... there was a little accident... She was trying to get away. You know, running down my leg... and her head got too close to the spokes. Pretty gross. What's left of her is up in the Pet Sematary. A zip-lock bag might help... but I happen to be out of them at the moment.

Clyde / Scene 8

Yeah... that's fine... Listen, Drew, I got the tests back on Zowie. He's not well. Don't ask me how, but he got out this afternoon... If he finds his way home, call me, no matter what the hour, okay? And don't try to approach him. Whatever he's got might be infectious. Understand?

Chase Matthews / Scene 28

The Creed cat, that's right. Bastard's name was "Church". Let me guess. Your dog's tissue isn't healing, pupils aren't dilating... maybe you can't find a heartbeat?

Quentin Yolander / Scene 29

I've always admired Ms. Hallow. That scene she did in Blue Midnight, where her lover meets her at the train station... I must've watched that movie four times.

Marjorie Hargrove / Scene 5

There's no "blood condition." The dog isn't sick, it's dead. And so was Creed's cat. And so was his wife the night she was killed for the second time...

Quentin Yolander / Scene 29

This is great, I could've spent four months on a romantic comedy with Warren Beatty, and instead, I've got a horny zombie trying to cop a feel!

Renee Hallow Matthews / Scene 1

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