Beetlejuice (1988) – IMDb: 7.5

Release Date: March 30, 1988
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis

Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice is a wildly eccentric and darkly comedic tale of life (and afterlife) in the world of the supernatural. The story follows the Maitlands, a recently deceased couple who find themselves haunting their old home. Desperate to rid the house of its new living inhabitants, they summon the mischievous and unpredictable ghost Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), whose antics lead to bizarre, hilarious consequences.

With its quirky, offbeat humor and visually inventive set design, Beetlejuice has become a cult classic. Burton’s signature gothic style mixed with slapstick humor creates a world that is both creepy and fun, while Keaton’s unforgettable performance as the eccentric Beetlejuice steals every scene. The film explores themes of life, death, and the blurred line between them, all while delivering a bizarre, yet strangely heartwarming story.