The 4 Scariest Pet Movies Of All Time

Pets have a special place in our hearts, but in horror films, they often take on eerie, terrifying roles.

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PET SEMATARY / Paramount Pictures

From possessed felines to vengeful canines, these movies use our love for animals to evoke fear and suspense.

Here are some of the scariest movies featuring pets that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Pet Sematary (1989)

Stephen King’s terrifying novel comes to life in this chilling adaptation. When a grieving family buries their beloved cat, Church, in a mysterious pet cemetery, they soon learn that some things are better left dead. The eerie resurrection of Church sets the stage for a tale of loss and horror.

Jeté Laurence as Ellie in PET SEMATARY, from Paramount Pictures.

Cujo (1983)

A friendly St. Bernard becomes a monstrous terror after contracting rabies. Based on another Stephen King novel, Cujo turns man’s best friend into a relentless nightmare, trapping a mother and her son in a terrifying struggle for survival.

Warner Bros.

The Birds (1963)

While not a conventional pet movie, Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film showcases a terrifying onslaught of birds attacking a small town. The film turns seemingly harmless animals into a force of sheer terror.

Universal Pictures

The Witch (2015)

In this slow-burn horror film, a sinister black goat named Black Phillip takes on a chilling role, hinting at dark supernatural forces at play. The unsettling presence of this animal makes The Witch an unforgettable horror experience.

A24

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