“Pet Sematary” is a song by the punk rock band The Ramones, released in 1989. The song was written for the horror film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name. The film tells the story of a family who moves to a small town in Maine and discovers a pet cemetery in the woods behind their house. The cemetery has the power to bring the dead back to life, but with deadly consequences.

The Ramones’ song, “Pet Sematary,” was used as the theme song for the film and was included on the film’s soundtrack. The song became one of the band’s biggest hits and has been covered by numerous artists over the years.

The lyrics of “Pet Sematary” are dark and ominous, fitting with the horror theme of the film. The chorus, “I don’t want to be buried in a pet cemetery, I don’t want to live my life again,” is particularly haunting and has become one of the most memorable lines of the song.

It is worth noting that Stephen King, the author of the original novel, has a long history of writing about the paranormal and supernatural. Many of his novels and short stories feature ghosts, haunted houses, and other spooky phenomena. The use of The Ramones’ song in the film adaptation of his novel only adds to the eerie atmosphere that King is known for.

Overall, while “Pet Sematary” may not have any direct ties to the paranormal or supernatural, its connection to a horror film and its dark lyrics make it a fitting addition to any spooky playlist.