Beetlejuice: A Brief History Beetlejuice is a widely known film that has captured audiences since its inception. Released in 1988, the quirky and dark comedy film directed by Tim Burton starred Michael Keaton in the titular role and took the world by storm with its distinctive aesthetic and unique sense of humor. This popularity eventually […]
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The Top Ten Tim Burton Films
Even from an early age, Tim Burton loved the macabre, a love that has given his films a unique aesthetic. As he grew up in Burbank, California, he differed from the typical child, who would love to play in the sun. Instead, he would spend his time visiting cemeteries and wax museums. Similarly, he enjoyed […]
The Top Ten Toys from Kenner’s Beetlejuice Toy Line
When Tim Burton took his gothic art style and combined it with the bizarre tastes of Michael McDowell’s script, Beetlejuice was born. This unique horror-comedy then presented the supernatural prankster, Betelgeuse, to audiences across the world. While most films of the era called for humans to exorcise a dangerous ghost or demon, Betelgeuse offered his […]
Retrospective on Beetlejuice: The Delights of Comedy-Horror
In 1988, Tim Burton took the original script from Michael McDowell to flip the book on exorcism in the hit film, Beetlejuice. Rather than presenting a demonic entity that necessitated banishment, they created a film that introduced ghosts dealing with problematic humans. Likewise, they transformed Michael Keaton into the delightfully trouble-making title character of the […]