Why is Pet Sematary Misspelled? Stephen King's Iconic Title, Explained
Stephen King's iconic story Pet Sematary is purposefully misspelled because it's said that the local children take care of it.
It’s common knowledge that in the horror world, Stephen Kingis the king. He’s the man behind so many iconic horror stories, be it Carrie, The Shining, or It. His stories are rife with horrifying detail and intricately woven tales of terror that unfold in spectacular ways, so few argue with him regarding the content of his work. He’s well-acclaimed for a reason. But one of his stories has been the subject of conversation, not for its content, but for its title, and its purposeful misspelling.
