That connection between Leventhal and Hughes was critical to "Mercury Rising." In fact, it was quite possibly because of Leventhal, the chief of child psychiatry at the University of Chicago who was brought on as a consultant, that young Hughes was able to create so vividly the character of Simon, a reasonably high- ...

What happened to the boy who played Gage in Pet Sematary?

One of the most memorable (and important) characters in the movie is the young son Gage, portrayed by Miko Hughes when he was only three years old. In the film — spoiler alert — he dies after getting hit by a truck, only for his father to bring him back to life, using the ancient and dark powers at the nearby cemetery.

What does Miko Hughes do now?

He became a writer and director in 2013 when he created the “See” segment in Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear. Miko also has another horror film, William Froste, aiming for a 2016 release. He is also a beekeeper and singer and makes frequent horror film convention appearances.

Was Miko Hughes in unspeakable acts?

Unspeakable Acts (TV Movie 1990) - Miko Hughes as Chad Hershel - IMDb.

How old is Gage in Pet Sematary?

Gage Creed is the 2-year-old son of Louis and Rachel Creed and the younger brother to Ellie Creed.

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How old was Gage in the original Pet Sematary?

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Gage Creed was a major character in Pet Sematary. Gage was Louis and Rachel Creed's 3-year-old son and Ellie Creed's younger brother.

Who played Timmy on Baywatch?

Miko Hughes: Timmy Grayson.

Where was Mercury Rising filmed?

dir. Harold Becker

There's a very thorough piece on the film's Chicago locations on It's Filmed There. This only covers the Washington, DC locations.

How does Mercury Rising end?

The murdered employee's friend turns to Jeffries for help, and together they set a trap in which Kudrow is killed. The film ends with Simon being adopted by a new family.

Why is Gage Creed in The Shining?

Stephen King's Shining Remake Cameo Pays Tribute to Pet Sematary. ... Gage was of course the little boy who was hit by a truck in King's other novel Pet Sematary, and then brought back from the dead using a cursed burial ground.

What was wrong with Zelda in Pet Sematary?

One of Pet Sematary's main protagonists, Rachel (played by Denise Crosby) has spent her entire adult life carting around some heavy baggage with regard to her late sister, Zelda. Zelda was born with spinal meningitis and, as a result, had a unique look and some immense personal needs.

Is there a new Pet Sematary coming out?

Given how early "Pet Sematary 2" appears to be in production, its release is unlikely to be scheduled for any time this year. A mid-to-late 2022 release is most likely, though early 2023 could remain a possibility should its production stall at any point.

Who is the little boy in Kindergarten Cop?

Kindergarten Cop (1990) - Miko Hughes as Joseph - IMDb.

Why did Gage turn evil?

Gage was reanimated by the Wendigo, the ancient demon who made the Pet Sematary his home. In the novel, Gage likes to mentally torment his victims before killing them, by revealing their dark secrets and worst fears, which possibly makes him much eviler than his film counterpart.

Why did Gage come back evil?

A human can become a Wendigo through possession by a malevolent spirit, or by engaging in cannibalism. Church and Gage come back as mindless killing machines because they have been possessed by the Wendigo spirit that haunts the woods near the Pet Sematary.

Does Gage live in Pet Sematary?

Whereas in the book and 1989 movie, Gage was killed by a truck, in the 2019 version, both Creed kids are in the road when a truck exceeding 100 MPH runs down the road. Louis pushes Gage out of the way, but Ellie is fatally struck — adding another entry to the long list of young girls dying in horror movies.

What are the types of autism spectrum disorders?

There are five major types of autism which include Asperger's syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Kanner's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified.

Where is Simon Mercury Rising?

"His name is Simon Lynch, he lives in Chicago, he is nine years old, and he has deciphered a message written in the most sophisticated code the world has ever known."