- What They're Saying...
"UNEARTHED & UNTOLD has a story to tell and it’s exclusively for fans and admirers (like myself) of Mary Lambert’s 1989 Stephen King-adaptation PET SEMATARY. In line with other full length docs meant to illuminate production history, filmmaker insight and ultimate legacy of particular terror tales, a trailer for the as yet unfinished film gives a look at what to expect."
"The last few years have seen the rise of the fan-made documentary, as superfans take it upon themselves to create the ultimate behind the scenes documentaries about their favorite horror films. Entries like Never Sleep Again, More Brains! and the soon to be released Crystal Lake Memories come to mind, all of which are incredible sources of information and entertainment for the die-hard fans of the films they're honoring. There's truly no one more qualified than the real fans of these films to give them the loving treatment they deserve, which is why it's so exciting to see so many fans taking matters into their own hands and going out of their way to give us something a little more substantial than quickie DVD special features. Soon getting added to the list of aforementioned titles is Unearthed & Untold: The Path To Pet Sematary, brought to us by friends and superfans John Campopiano and Justin White. Of particular excitement in regards to this one is that we've never gotten much in terms of making-of material and behind-the-scenes stories from Mary Lambert's 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King's bestseller... "
"It didn’t come from crowdsourcing, just good old fashioned saving and a deep love of film...The film is a passion project that has been in the making since 2010 and will finally see the light later this year...Fan docs are notoriously hit and miss, this one looks solid as hell and we can’t wait to get eyeballs on it."
"Some movies just stick. Pet Sematary, the film adaptation of the Stephen King bestseller, is one of those movies. Yet, while it’s a film almost every horror fan has seen, one that many hold in high esteem and in their classic canon, we don’t always hear about it as much. Yes Pet Sematary did get its Blu-ray release this month (and a beautiful transfer), but it still had the same features from the Special Edition DVD of earlier years. Where was that “something extra” fans had been waiting for?
Documentarians John Campopiano and Justin White are doing more than lifting the veil for fans hungry for all-things Pet Sematary. Their documentary, Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary, is a meticulous lovesong not just to the movie, but to the filmmaking process. So far, they’ve collected interviews from the expected (cast) to the unexpected — crew members and locals in the Maine community who share their stories from what their life was like when the movie filmed back in 1988. They’ve scoured the shooting locations, and got their hands on never before seen photos from the film’s production...
Together, Campopiano (originally from Rhode Island, but now based in Boston) and White (who lives in Rhode Island), bring a mix of technical experience and background in production; including work in camera operations, video editing, and sound, and a knowledge of documentation through archives management. For “first time filmmakers,” they bring their real world experience to the project."
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"And when they say all encompasing, they aren’t kidding! This film not only highlights behind the scene insights from a “making of” standpoint but also utilizes the invaluable stories, photos, and insights of the locals from the Maine community in which it was filmed."
"...thanks to John Campopiano and Justin White, they’re unleashing a fully comprehensive documentary that takes us deep into the heart of yet another classic, Pet Sematary. We have been following this one for some time...From never before seen photos, all the way down to some first time ever interviews, this is one documentary you do not want to miss!"
"If there’s something you’d like to know about the making of Pet Sematary, this film should provide you with the detailed answers you seek."
"Campopiano and Justin White have set out to make the ultimate Pet Sematary film. Not content to simply interview cast and crew, they have dug deep into the heart of the film and gone back to Maine."
"A trailer has shown up for a new documentary about Stephen King’s PET SEMATARY the 1988 shocker directed by Mary Lambert. This film has become a fan favorite over the years and this will be the first extensive look at the films production. This is an indie project and is still in production but based on the trailer I’m about to show you, it looks pretty damn fine."
"There have been many documentaries made for multiple horror films/franchises like "Friday the 13th", "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and "Psycho" just naming a few that come to mind. Get ready for a new doc that is an attention grabber for sure "Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary." This project looks really well done, and very in depth."