"Sometimes, dead is better."

1989

1h 42m

6.6(2301 votes)

Horror

Overview

After the Creed family's cat is accidentally killed, a friendly neighbor advises its burial in a mysterious nearby cemetery.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Dale Midkiff

Louis Creed

Acting

Fred Gwynne

Jud Crandall

Acting

Denise Crosby

Rachel Creed

Acting

Brad Greenquist

Victor Pascow

Acting

Michael Lombard

Irwin Goldman

Acting

Miko Hughes

Gage Creed

Acting

Blaze Berdahl

Ellie Creed

Acting

Susan Blommaert

Missy Dandridge

Acting

Mara Clark

Marcy Charlton

Acting

Kavi Raz

Steve Masterton

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Mary Louise Wilson

Dory Goldman

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Andrew Hubatsek

Zelda

Acting

Liz Davies

Girl at Infirmary

Acting

Kara Dalke

Candystriper

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Lisa Stathoplos

Jud's Mother

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Writing

Stephen King

Minister

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Elizabeth Ureneck

Rachel as a Child

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Chuck Courtney

Bill Baterman

Crew

Peter Stader

Timmy Baterman

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Jonathan Brandis

adr loop group (voice)

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