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Beetlejuice 1988

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

★ 7.4/10 · 8,513 votes PG FantasyComedy Released
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What is Beetlejuice?

Beetlejuice is a 1988 film centered on a newly dead New England couple. Following their deaths, the pair finds themselves in a situation involving an affluent New York family that has moved into their home.

Type
Film
Year
1988
Status
Released
Runtime
92 minutes
Release date
Mar 30, 1988
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Geffen Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$84,554,197
Genres
Fantasy, Comedy
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Beetlejuice is a 1988 film centered on a newly dead New England couple. Following their deaths, the pair finds themselves in a situation involving an affluent New York family that has moved into their home. Seeking to reclaim their residence, the couple attempts to remove the new inhabitants. To achieve this goal, they enlist the assistance of a deranged demon exorcist. The narrative follows the couple as they work with this supernatural entity to scare the family away from the property. The film explores the conflict between the deceased former residents and the living newcomers as they navigate the haunting of the house. The plot focuses on the unconventional methods employed by the exorcist to facilitate the departure of the family. Through these interactions, the story examines the disruption caused by the arrival of the New York residents and the desperate measures taken by the ghosts to restore their previous living arrangement. The film remains a notable entry in the genre of supernatural comedy.

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“A deceased couple hires a deranged demon exorcist to scare away new homeowners.”

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  • Features a deranged demon exorcist character
  • Directed by Tim Burton
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  • Involves a recently deceased couple's haunting dilemma

Watch it if you want to see a newly dead couple seek help from a demon exorcist.

The film combines fantasy and comedy elements with a PG rating.

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When was Beetlejuice released?

Beetlejuice was released in the United States on March 30, 1988.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Tim Burton.

Who distributes the film?

It was released by Warner Bros. Pictures.

What genres does the film fall under?

The movie is classified as fantasy and comedy.

What is the runtime of Beetlejuice?

The runtime is 1 hour and 32 minutes.