Summary

• Pet Sematary: Bloodlines features a well-rounded cast of characters, bringing Stephen King's novel to life with talented actors.
• This prequel to the 2019 remake delves into the history of the cemetery and introduces new characters like Jud Crandall, connecting it to the main story.
• The film stars Jackson White as Jud, Natalie Alyn Lind as Norma, Forrest Goodluck as Manny, Isabella Star LaBlanc as Donna, and Henry Thomas as Dan Crandall, among others.

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines has a well-rounded cast of characters. Set in 1969, the prequel to 2019’s Pet Sematary follows a teenager who discovers long-buried secrets about his family that are tied to a local cemetery. The film, directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer from a screenplay she co-wrote with Jeff Buhler, was adapted from the novel by Stephen King. The cast brings to life the characters who face the multitude of terrors plaguing the town of Ludlow, Maine.

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines follows on the heels of the 2019 remake of King’s novel. The first adaptation, directed by Mary Lambert, was released in 1989, but Bloodlines gave audiences the backstory of the cemetery itself, offering a unique angle that explained what happened before the main story took place. Since it’s a prequel, most of the characters of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines are created specifically for the film. Jud Crandall is the link connecting the two films together, as he appears in Bloodlines 50 years prior to the main events of Pet Sematary. With a cast led by Jackson White and featuring legends like Pam Grier, Bloodlines boasts many talented actors.

Jackson White as Jud Crandall

Jud Crandall is a teenager desperate to leave the town of Ludlow, but soon discovers his family’s dark history that changes everything for him. He goes in search of answers and finds far more than he bargained for. Jud is portrayed by Jackson White, who is best known for his roles in the series Mrs. Fletcher, The Middle, Tell Me Lies, and SEAL Team.

Natalie Alyn Lind as Norma

Norma is Jud’s girlfriend, who wants to him in leaving Ludlow behind for good. Norma is faced with her own set of challenges throughout Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. The character is portrayed by Natalie Alyn Lind, who is best known for her roles in The Goldbergs, the superhero series The Gifted, Tell Me a Story, Big Sky, and the Batman series Gotham.

Forrest Goodluck as Manny

Manny is Jud’s childhood best friend. Manny is loyal, but keeps to himself for the most part. He plays a crucial role in the film’s narrative. Manny isn’t a character who appears in the original Pet Sematary, as it’s focused more on the Creed family, but he’s more of a central focus here because of his connection to Jud. Manny is portrayed by Forrest Goodluck, who is best known for his role in How to Blow Up a Pipeline, The Revenant starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Cherry, The Republic of Sarah, and the series Panhandle.

Isabella Star LaBlanc As Donna

Donna is Manny’s sister, and an artist whose work has a deeper meaning behind it that ties into the film’s story. Donna is played by Isabella Star LaBlanc, who is best known for guest starring roles in the drama series True Detective and the show Long Slow Exhale.

Henry Thomas As Dan Crandall

Dan Crandall is Jud’s father and who wants nothing but the best for his son. Dan wants Jud to leave Ludlow behind because he knows the history of the family. Dan is portrayed by Henry Thomas, who is best known for Legends of the Fall, Gangs of New York, E.T., Mike Flanagan’s three Netflix horror series — Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Haunting of Bly Manor. Crandall also played the superhero Dr. Mid-Nite in the DCTV series Stargirl, and appeared in To All the Boys: Always and Forever, Gerald’s Game, and Ouija: Origin of Evil.

Pet Sematary: Bloodlines ing Cast & Characters

Jack Mulhern as Timmy Baterman - Timmy Baterman, like Jud, originally appeared in Pet Sematary, though his story is different in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. Timmy is a childhood friend of Jud’s who served in Vietnam, and who is seemingly impacted after his time there. Timmy’s behavior is concerning to Jud throughout the film. Timmy is played by Jack Mulhern, who is best known for the HBO series The Mare of Easttown starring Kate Winslet, in Netflix’s The Society, and the miniseries Painkiller.

David Duchovny as Bill Baterman - Bill Baterman is Timmy’s father, and he is dedicated to helping his son in any way that he can. Bill is portrayed by David Duchovny, who is best known for his roles in The X-Files, in which he played Fox Mulder opposite Gillian Anderson’s Dana Scully, the series Californication, The Estate, Aquarius, Zoolander, Red Shoe Diaries, and Twin Peaks.

Samantha Mathis as Kathy Crandall - Kathy Crandall is Jud’s mother. Kathy is played by Samantha Mathis, who is known for roles in American Psycho, the TV series Billions, Little Women, The Strain, and The Punisher movie.

Pam Grier as Majorie Washburn - Marjorie Washburn is a mail carrier who also has a family secret that pushes her to help protect Ludlow in Pet Sematary: Bloodlines. Majorie is played by Pam Grier, who is best known for her roles in Foxy Brown, Jackie Brown, Bless This Mess, The L Word, Ghosts of Mars, and Coffy.