True crime documentary series Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story has fans hooked from the very first episode, with viewers already demanding more. The three-part series, now streaming on HBO Max, combines a real-life murder investigation with a haunting ghost story.
The case centres on Dorothy Lou Thompson, owner of the Azalea Pet Cemetery, who disappeared in 1985. Weeks later, her body was found in a river wrapped in chains, and the investigation became a cold case. Years on, the case was reopened after witnesses claimed to have seen Thompson's ghost on land long rumoured to be cursed.
Weekly releases and fan reactions
The first episode was released on October 12 in the UK, with new episodes dropping weekly. The next instalment is scheduled for Monday, October 19, with the final episode set for October 26. The official synopsis reads: "Pet Cemetery Murders: An investigation into a 1985 murder turns into a haunting exploration of a bayou community’s dark history of violence and bloodshed."
Fans have taken to social media to share their reactions. One Instagram user wrote: "This is true crime and a ghost story mixed together, what can be better?" Another added: "This is about to become one of the most bizarre true crime documentaries you've ever watched." A third said: "If you're looking for something creepy and true crime, you cannot miss this."
Binge-watch demands and trailer tease
Despite the positive reception, some viewers are frustrated by the weekly release schedule. One fan wrote: "Just watched the first episode and what the heck was that? I hate that we have to wait for another episode." Another said: "I'm mad I couldn't watch the next episode, yet," while one person stated: "I don't like waiting for the next episode. I would rather binge-watch."
A trailer previously released features first-hand accounts from experts and those involved in the case. In the clip, one expert says: "When you think the story is over, something else always comes up. Every time you turn around, terrible things continue to happen involving this property." HBO Max teased the series as "A haunting exploration of a community’s dark history of violence and bloodshed."
Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story is available to stream on HBO Max, with the final episode arriving on October 26 in the UK.
