The creepy cat in Pet Sematary is about the only thing viewers of the new Steven King novel adaptation seem to be united on.
The horror flick, which is currently in cinemas, is getting mixed reviews from critics; some love the adaptation, whilst others think it is derivative.
The cat however, they love.
Such is the hype over Church (who is actually played by a number of cats, principally one called Leo, and one called Tonic) that it is all Twitter has been talking about.
One user, called Katie Rife, mused:
Re: PET SEMATARY: I just keep thinking about whose job it was on set every day to dirty up the cat. Like, “oh, yeah, I have to go in early tomorrow, I have to rub some Vaseline and coffee grounds on this cat”
Re: PET SEMATARY: I just keep thinking about whose job it was on set every day to dirty up the cat. Like, “oh, yeah… https://t.co/hWIbWfMQVd— Katie Rife (@Katie Rife) 1554353190
Ok A) That is an awesome job. And B) WHO GETS TO DO IT?
Now, it's all that Twitter is talking about
There are so many questions
@FutureSchlock @ivadixit I wonder what kind of protective gear that person wore.— Anne Hogan (@Anne Hogan) 1554353514
@Anne_Hogan @angry_jiggly @FutureSchlock @ivadixit My guess is they have to find highly food-motivated cats and lev… https://t.co/CcEs8GhKtO— Doug 'resolutely resolves' James (@Doug 'resolutely resolves' James) 1554407058
@FutureSchlock @Andersien How do you keep the cat from grooming itself? I really would like to know.— Amy (@Amy) 1554400391
Others are praising Hollywood for its dedication to feline representation
The official Pet Sematary Twitter account thanked them for their words with a cat gif. Of course.
Another user discovered that multiple cats in fact played Church, and they even their own imdb credits
@FutureSchlock The cat’s names...#PetSematary https://t.co/UOq6Xlgovt— Flick (@Flick) 1554405119
@rockmarooned I looked it up (because of course I did), and there were five cats: one for jumping, one for hissing,… https://t.co/vaSqP8Ckf8— Katie Rife (@Katie Rife) 1554353463
To conclude, here's a bunch of beautiful kitties whose owners couldn't help but brag about
(we're not complaining)
@FutureSchlock @UrsulaV Aria would like to apply for the staring position. She is a pro at it... https://t.co/h8uqfm2HNg— Daggerville (@Daggerville) 1554422207
@Daggerville @chandradawn1 @FutureSchlock @UrsulaV Paganini would like to take Princess on a date. Guarantees there… https://t.co/6TQSSfq9kV— Georgie Burg (@Georgie Burg) 1554459124
@Daggerville @chandradawn1 @FutureSchlock @UrsulaV I see your outrageously handsome chess move in the game of love,… https://t.co/s6CH6j3hbP— Georgie Burg (@Georgie Burg) 1554464082
@chandradawn1 @Georgie_Burg_45 @Daggerville @FutureSchlock @UrsulaV Addie just wants to know if anyone wants to pla… https://t.co/CR3hFU6QbP— Dr. Irene Zarr (PsyD, LLP) (@Dr. Irene Zarr (PsyD, LLP)) 1554483183
@FutureSchlock that's a maine coone, he prolly didn't mind and enjoyed the attention! they are famously easy to tra… https://t.co/zlIeR8BHBg— squirt reynolds (@squirt reynolds) 1554418073
@FutureSchlock This looks like my cat! I think I’ve found his calling. 😂 Coffee grounds and Vaseline at the ready https://t.co/LBOc8nr4vj— Rachel • XO (@Rachel • XO) 1554510492
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