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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2024 105 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.9
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Tim Burton
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Description
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Budget:
$99M
US Gross:
$294.1M
Worldwide:
$452M
Starring
Michael Keaton
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Winona Ryder
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Catherine O'Hara
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Fantasy Film
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Film Editing
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Production Design
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Visual Effects
Venice Film Festival 2024
— Fanheart3 Award – Best Film
Golden Globe 2025
— Special Achievement Award
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Actor
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2025
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Key opinion
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is widely praised for its faithful visual style, effective return of core cast members, and nostalgic charm. However, the film is criticized for a cluttered, overstuffed screenplay that struggles to balance its numerous subplots and new characters.
| Production | The film succeeds in recreating the distinct gothic aesthetic and atmosphere of the 1988 original. | |
| Score | Danny Elfman’s score remains a standout element that effectively anchors the film's tone. | |
| Acting | Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara deliver performances that effectively recapture their iconic roles. | |
| Acting | Jenna Ortega provides a strong performance, though opinions differ on whether her character feels like a natural evolution of the series or a derivative "Wednesday"-esque archetype. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is bloated with too many subplots and underwritten new characters, leaving some feeling the film lacks the lean focus of its predecessor. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing, with some enjoying the frantic, fast-paced ride while others find the convoluted plotting makes the experience feel disjointed or exhausting. |