Beetlejuice (1988)
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A newly dead New England couple seek help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.
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... Adam Maitland
... Barbara Maitland
... Charles Deetz
... Delia Deetz
... Lydia Deetz
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Inventive and Fun take on the Afterlife.
RELEASED IN 1988 and directed by Tim Burton, “Beetlejuice” chronicles the story of a couple (Alec Baldwin & Geena Davis) who accidently perish after moving to a quaint Connecticut town. They find themselves sentenced to “haunting” their former house where they try to scare the new wannabe swank couple out (Jeffrey Jones & Catherine O'Hara), but they find that their Goth daughter is more curious than scared (Winona Ryder). Michael Keaton plays the eponymous madcap “bio-exorcist” while Glenn Shadix is on hand as the new couple’s interior designer.
This was Burton’s debut on the silver screen and the first half is hilarious entertainment mixed with some interesting insights on the afterlife. The movie puts its best foot forward, but the second half isn’t as compelling and I think the title character is more annoying than amusing.
THE FILM RUNS 1 hour & 32 minutes and was shot in beautiful East Corinth, Vermont, and (studio) Culver City, California. WRITERS: Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson and Warren Skaaren.
GRADE: B+
Director:
Writer:
Warren Skaaren (Screenplay)
Larry Wilson (Story)
Michael McDowell (Screenplay)
Michael McDowell (Story)
Release Date:
1988-03-30
Run Time:
92 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Reviews of
Beetlejuice
Inventive and Fun take on the Afterlife.
RELEASED IN 1988 and directed by Tim Burton, “Beetlejuice” chronicles the story of a couple (Alec Baldwin & Geena Davis) who accidently perish after moving to a quaint Connecticut town. They find themselves sentenced to “haunting” their former house where they try to scare the new wannabe swank couple out (Jeffrey Jones & Catherine O'Hara), but they find that their Goth daughter is more curious than scared (Winona Ryder). Michael Keaton plays the eponymous madcap “bio-exorcist” while Glenn Shadix is on hand as the new couple’s interior designer.
This was Burton’s debut on the silver screen and the first half is hilarious entertainment mixed with some interesting insights on the afterlife. The movie puts its best foot forward, but the second half isn’t as compelling and I think the title character is more annoying than amusing.
THE FILM RUNS 1 hour & 32 minutes and was shot in beautiful East Corinth, Vermont, and (studio) Culver City, California. WRITERS: Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson and Warren Skaaren.
GRADE: B+
Thin on story but the practical effects are good and Michael Keaton is a lot of fun even if he doesn't fully arrive on screen until the 40-minute mark. My feelings more or less remained the same from the last time I saw, probably 10+ years ago. I probably don't place this in as high regard compared to others, but still was entertained. **3.5/5**
This is so insane… I love it!
This is so bad… I goddamn love it.
Cast & Crew of
Beetlejuice
Cast
... Adam Maitland
... Barbara Maitland
... Charles Deetz
... Delia Deetz
... Lydia Deetz
... Betelgeuse
... Otho
... Juno
... Receptionist
... Bernard
... Maxie Dean
... Sarah Dean
... Grace
... Messenger
... Jane Butterfield
... Little Jane Butterfield
... Old Bill
... Ernie
... Moving Man #1
... Moving Man #2
... 3-Fingered Typist
... Very Dumb Football Player
... Janitor
... Beryl
... Preacher
... Preacher (voice)
... The Hanging Man (uncredited)
... Char Man (uncredited)
Crew
... Director
... Original Music Composer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Screenplay
... Casting
... Casting
... Set Designer
... Leadman
... Music Editor
... Production Design
... Editor
... Art Direction
... Costume Design
... Conductor
... Special Effects
... Producer
... Camera Operator
... Makeup Artist
... Producer
... Story
... Screenplay
... Story
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Set Decoration
... Orchestrator
... First Assistant Director
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Creature Design
... Makeup Effects
... Supervising ADR Editor
... Special Effects
... Makeup Artist
... Foley Artist
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Second Assistant Director
... Sound Editor
... Property Master
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Set Designer
... Stunts
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Title Designer
... Still Photographer
... Hairstylist
... Unit Publicist
... Stunts
... Boom Operator
... Sound Editor
... Music Editor
... Greensman
... Camera Operator
... Stunts
... Propmaker
... Stunts
... Sound Editor
... Production Sound Mixer
... Script Supervisor
... Stunt Coordinator
... First Assistant Camera
... Assistant Chief Lighting Technician
... Unit Production Manager
... Costume Supervisor
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Costume Supervisor
... Construction Coordinator
... Assistant Sound Editor
... Assistant Property Master
... Second Assistant Director
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Stunts
... Second Assistant Camera
... Best Boy Grip
... Key Grip
... Chief Lighting Technician
... Assistant Editor
... Location Manager
... Choreographer
... Production Coordinator
... Special Effects Makeup Artist
... Construction Manager
... Creative Director
... Effects Supervisor
![35mm Original Theatrical Trailer [FTD-0658]](https://img.youtube.com/vi/ybcgYNyX3fw/mqdefault.jpg)
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