Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ignores the passage of time with a shrug. Winona Ryder returns as Lydia Deetz, now a middle-aged paranormal TV host who has been exploiting her trauma for ratings. Catherine O’Hara is back as the perpetually spaced-out Delia Deetz, now an avant-garde artist who speaks to dead plants. And, of course, returns as Betelgeuse (pronounced “Beetlejuice”—but don’t say it thrice), the “Ghost with the Most” who has been rotting in the miniature model waiting room of the afterlife for nearly four decades.
A defining element of the sequel is Tim Burton’s commitment to the visual style that launched his career. Unlike many modern blockbusters that rely heavily on CGI, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice leans into: Practical Effects Beetlejuice Beetlejuice -2024- -Michael Keaton-...
Thirty-six years after the original became a cult classic, Tim Burton finally unleashes the long-awaited sequel, . And true to the title’s summoning chant, saying his name twice brings chaos—and a wildly entertaining, gloriously messy ride. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ignores the passage of time with
Winona Ryder brings a wounded, weary depth to Lydia, now a mother haunted by her past fame as “the ghost-seer girl.” Jenna Ortega’s Astrid is the cynical Gen Z foil—skeptical of ghosts, annoyed by her mom, but eventually sucked into the madness. The film works best when the three generations of Deetz women bicker and bond while Keaton’s gremlin lobs one-liners from the shadows. And true to the title’s summoning chant, saying