Beetlejuice is a 1988 American fantasy comedy film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The plot revolves around a recently deceased couple who become ghosts haunting their former home, and an obnoxious, devious poltergeist named Betelgeuse from the Netherworld who tries to scare away the new inhabitants. Beetlejuice was a critical and commercial success, grossing US$73.7 million from a budget of US$15 million. It won the Academy Award for Best Makeup and three Saturn Awards: Best Horror Film, Best Makeup, and Best Supporting Actress for Sylvia Sidney. The film's success spawned an animated television series, video games, and a 2018 stage musical.
| Director | Tim Burton |
| Produced by | Michael Bender, Larry Wilson, Richard Hashimoto |
| Screenplay by | Michael McDowell, Warren Skaaren |
| Story by | Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson |
| Starring | Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton |
| Music | Danny Elfman |
| Cinematography | Thomas E. Ackerman |
| Edited by | Jane Kurson |
| Production, company | The Geffen Company |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | March 30, 1988 |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $84.6 million |
| Netflix ID | 293204 |
About Beetlejuice
Tim Burton film about a recently deceased couple who hire a sleazy ghost to rid their home of an obnoxious family.
Achievement of Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice's name is actually spelled Betelgeuse, but it is pronounced like Beetlejuice. In the story, you can summon Betelgeuse by saying his name three times.
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