After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the afterlife. Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci share why filming Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was an experience they'll never forget. Tim Burton has said that this film would only be made if Michael Keaton returned to reprise his role. Keaton said in March 2014 that this is the only sequel he's interested in making. The film makes a reference to "French physicist" Maria Sklodowska-Curie; she is, in fact, one of the most famous Polish scientists in history, often considered second only to Copernicus. Beetlejuice: I think it was Dostoevsky who said... Later, motherfucker. SPOILER: There’s a dedication in the end credits to Bob the Skinner, who died in the film. Featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O’Malley (2024). MacArthur Park Written by Jimmy Webb Performed by Donna Summer Courtesy of Island Def Jam Music Group Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd. Having only recently watched the original film, I didn’t come into this one with high expectations. In that sense, I might judge it differently than someone who was a fan of the classic, so keep that in mind. Overall, I had a great time and think the film is a decent follow-up to the cult classic. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who I’ve been a fan of since watching “Smallville” as a kid, bring their unique style of storytelling to the world of *Beetlejuice* in a film that’s very different from its predecessor, but in a fresh way that also respects the original. Tim Burton, of course, brings his own unique style, and this certainly feels like a Tim Burton film in every sense of the word. The visual effects and production design are beautifully crafted, with that classic feel of Burton films from the 80s and 90s, but enhanced with today’s technology and wider scope. The acting in the film was excellent from all parties involved. Michael Keaton, in the iconic role, looks and acts exactly the same, as if 36 years hadn’t passed since the filming of the first film. Winona Ryder, who has become a much more seasoned actress since the original film, leads the film with pride, and the great Justin Theroux is hilariously funny in his own unique way. Jenna Ortega, while giving a good performance, seems a bit overexposed to me in recent years, with the feeling that her presence is inescapable wherever you look. I would love to see her take on a more challenging role that delivers a performance that is drastically different from what she usually does, to justify the hype. Another standout performance in the film was by Willem Dafoe, in an excellent and unconventional comedic role. Overall, the cast is full of great names who are always a delight to see on screen. Another strong point of the film is the musical aspect - something that the first film was very famous for. From a good choice of songs, especially fun "musical numbers", references to classics from the first film and, in particular, a slightly different twist on Danny Elfman's iconic and wonderful theme song that will thrill any fan of the classic film. Overall, even though I only recently watched the first film, it is impossible to ignore the amount of fan service in this film for fans of the classic film - and I mean that in the most positive way possible. It is not the tired modern fan service seen in some franchise films lately, but rather something that honors the original and gives fans who were waiting for a sequel what they wanted, doing so in a logical and enjoyable way that remains true to the spirit of the story and what cinema should be.