Beetlejuice

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Overview

A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.

Media

Beetlejuice - Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast

Catherine O'Hara

Director:

Tim Burton

Writer:

Warren Skaaren, Michael McDowell, Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson

Release Date:

1988-03-30

Run Time:

92m

Tagline:

In this house... if you've seen one ghost... you haven't seen them all.

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Keywords:

afterlife arts calypso dead death ghost giant snake gothic halloween haunted house madness minister possession property skeleton suburban gothic supernatural surrealism teenage girl

Financials and Popularity

Budget: 15,000,000.00$

Revenue: 84,554,197.00$

Vote Average: 7.4/10

Vote Count: 8489 Votes

Movie Popularity: 10.1317

Spoken Languages: English

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- 29 April 2026 at 9:28 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10 THE SUMMARY Tim Burton’s breakout masterpiece is a high-quality blend of the macabre and the hilarious. When Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) die in a freak accident, they find themselves trapped as ghosts in their own home. When a pretentious New York family moves in and ruins the place, the Maitlands try to scare them off—but they’re just too nice. In desperation, they summon Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a "bio-exorcist" who is legendary, chaotic, and dangerous. It’s a wildly original ride through the afterlife that turned the horror-comedy genre on its head. THE PROS This earns its 9/10 and "Epic Status" because Michael Keaton is a total winner. Even though he’s only on screen for about 15 minutes, his performance is legendary, loud, and completely sincere in its madness. The practical effects and stop-motion animation are absolute quality, giving the afterlife a hand-crafted, high-quality grit that CGI simply can't touch. Winona Ryder is a total win as the goth icon Lydia Deetz, providing a grounded and honest heart to all the supernatural banter. It hits the 9/10 mark because the "Day-O" dinner party sequence is a total banger—one of the most high-quality and funny moments in cinema history. It’s a legendary shout for anyone who loves a movie that is weird, bold, and visually unparalleled. THE CONS It misses the perfect 10/10 mark because some of the pacing in the middle is a bit of a slow-roller as the Maitlands learn the "rules" of being dead. While the visuals are high-quality, a few of the blue-screen effects have aged a bit, making some moments feel slightly quality-deficient compared to the rest of the stunning practical work. It lands a 9 because it is almost perfect, but the final act wraps up a touch too quickly for such a legendary buildup. THE VERDICT A 9/10. An epic status achievement that is a winner for anyone who likes their comedy with a bit of a dark side. It’s a legendary, high-quality film that remains an honest staple of 80s cinema. A total banger that proves Tim Burton and Michael Keaton are a high-quality duo that can’t be beaten. It’s a sincere, fun, and absolute shout for any movie night. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Seven-Day Shoot: Michael Keaton only spent two weeks filming his legendary role. He used that time to improvise a huge amount of his dialogue, ensuring the character felt honest, unpredictable, and high-quality.• Alternative Title: The studio originally hated the title and wanted to call the movie "House Ghosts." Tim Burton jokingly suggested "Scared Sheetless" as a high-quality alternative, and was horrified when the studio actually considered it before sticking with Beetlejuice.• Makeup Legend: The high-quality makeup for Beetlejuice was designed to make him look like he was literally rotting. Makeup artist Ve Neill used crushed moss to give him that legendary, "moldy" look that won the film a well-deserved Oscar. THE VIBE Like a neon-lit funeral in a funhouse. It smells of damp earth, hairspray, and the metallic tang of a shrunken head.

Videos

Beetlejuice - Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast

Catherine O'Hara

Patrice Martinez

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 29 April 2026 at 10:28 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 9/10
THE SUMMARY
Tim Burton’s breakout masterpiece is a high-quality blend of the macabre and the hilarious. When Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) die in a freak accident, they find themselves trapped as ghosts in their own home. When a pretentious New York family moves in and ruins the place, the Maitlands try to scare them off—but they’re just too nice. In desperation, they summon Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), a “bio-exorcist” who is legendary, chaotic, and dangerous. It’s a wildly original ride through the afterlife that turned the horror-comedy genre on its head.
THE PROS
This earns its 9/10 and “Epic Status” because Michael Keaton is a total winner. Even though he’s only on screen for about 15 minutes, his performance is legendary, loud, and completely sincere in its madness. The practical effects and stop-motion animation are absolute quality, giving the afterlife a hand-crafted, high-quality grit that CGI simply can’t touch. Winona Ryder is a total win as the goth icon Lydia Deetz, providing a grounded and honest heart to all the supernatural banter. It hits the 9/10 mark because the “Day-O” dinner party sequence is a total banger—one of the most high-quality and funny moments in cinema history. It’s a legendary shout for anyone who loves a movie that is weird, bold, and visually unparalleled.
THE CONS
It misses the perfect 10/10 mark because some of the pacing in the middle is a bit of a slow-roller as the Maitlands learn the “rules” of being dead. While the visuals are high-quality, a few of the blue-screen effects have aged a bit, making some moments feel slightly quality-deficient compared to the rest of the stunning practical work. It lands a 9 because it is almost perfect, but the final act wraps up a touch too quickly for such a legendary buildup.
THE VERDICT
A 9/10. An epic status achievement that is a winner for anyone who likes their comedy with a bit of a dark side. It’s a legendary, high-quality film that remains an honest staple of 80s cinema. A total banger that proves Tim Burton and Michael Keaton are a high-quality duo that can’t be beaten. It’s a sincere, fun, and absolute shout for any movie night.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• Seven-Day Shoot: Michael Keaton only spent two weeks filming his legendary role. He used that time to improvise a huge amount of his dialogue, ensuring the character felt honest, unpredictable, and high-quality.
• Alternative Title: The studio originally hated the title and wanted to call the movie “House Ghosts.” Tim Burton jokingly suggested “Scared Sheetless” as a high-quality alternative, and was horrified when the studio actually considered it before sticking with Beetlejuice.
• Makeup Legend: The high-quality makeup for Beetlejuice was designed to make him look like he was literally rotting. Makeup artist Ve Neill used crushed moss to give him that legendary, “moldy” look that won the film a well-deserved Oscar.
THE VIBE
Like a neon-lit funeral in a funhouse. It smells of damp earth, hairspray, and the metallic tang of a shrunken head.

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