Beetlejuice (1988)
The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out.
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Adam -
Barbara -
Jane Butterfield -
Ernie -
Old Bill
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Betelgeuse -
Little Jane
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Delia -
Moving Man #1 -
Moving Man #2
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Charles -
Lydia -
Otho -
Receptionist -
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Director:
Tim BurtonWriters:
Michael McDowell (story), Larry Wilson (story), Michael McDowell (screenplay), Warren Skaaren (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The Maitlands' deaths are caused by a stray dog wandering around the bridge their car topples over.
Quotes
Char Man:
Want a cigarette?
Adam:
No, thank you.
Char Man:
I'm trying to cut down myself.
Goofs
When the Maitlands are scrambling to get back to the attic door and away from the sandworm, a far shot shows the white door hovering in space some distance above the sand. But in the next closeup, the Maitlands are almost even with the door while standing.
Crazy Credits
When the Geffen logo appears right after the end credits, it's a darker gray color
Alternate Versions
When Disney bought the rights to Beetlejuice to air on the Disney Channel, they cut out several scenes including: The scene of a second Sandworm head emerging from the mouth of another one. In the original version, when Adam and Barbara leave the model, Beetlejuice kicks over a model tree, screams "Nice fucking model!" and then makes honking sounds while he grabs his crotch. In the Disney version, an alternate take is used where he kicks over the tree, spits, and stares up at Adam and Barbara. Several shots of Beetlejuice attacking the Deitz family as a snake were removed. The scene where the receptionist in the afterlife waiting room reveals she killed herself was removed. A scene during the dance number where the Deitz's all moon each other was also removed.
Soundtracks
Jump in the Line (Shake Señora)Music by Rafael de León, Gabriel Oller, and Steve Samuel
English lyrics by Stephen Somvel
Performed by Harry Belafonte
Courtesy of RCA Records
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | FantasyDetails
Release Date:
30 March 1988Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Masonic Hall, East Corinth, Vermont, USABox Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$8,030,897 3 April 1988
Gross USA:
$74,220,408
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$74,270,074
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