Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a 1988 American gothic fantasy comedy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the title character, Betelgeuse.
Beetlejuice is a 1988 gothic fantasy comedy directed by Tim Burton, starring Michael Keaton as the chaotic spirit Betelgeuse. The film follows a deceased couple who try to scare away the living family in their home, with a sequel released in 2024.
What it is
Beetlejuice is an American gothic fantasy comedy film released on March 30, 1988. Directed by Tim Burton, it stars Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse, alongside Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, and Winona Ryder. The screenplay was written by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren.
Key details
The plot centers on a recently deceased couple who enlist the mischievous spirit Betelgeuse to haunt the new living occupants of their home, leading to chaotic complications. Michael Keaton's performance became one of the film's defining features, and the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, was released in 2024.
Why it matters
Beetlejuice became a culturally prominent film, establishing Betelgeuse as one of Michael Keaton's best-known roles. Its popularity led to a sequel over three decades later, and the film has had broad popularity in Canada through theatrical releases, home video, and television broadcasts.
In short
- Michael Keaton plays Beetlejuice in the 1988 film and returned for the 2024 sequel.
- The plot follows a dead couple trying to scare away living homeowners.
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a direct sequel released in 2024.
- The film is a gothic fantasy comedy directed by Tim Burton.
Beetlejuice has had broad popularity in Canada through theatrical releases, home video, television broadcasts, and the 2024 sequel’s wide international release.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BeetlejuiceSupports: Original film release year, director, cast, and basic premise.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/Supports: Original film plot summary, release year, director, and cast.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beetlejuice_BeetlejuiceSupports: Sequel status, 2024 release year, and returning cast.
- Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Michael-KeatonSupports: Michael Keaton's birth date and age calculation.
- People — https://www.people.com/michael-keaton-reprised-beetlejuice-role-easily-like-possessed-by-demon-8657414Supports: Keaton's return for the Beetlejuice sequel.