The wait is finally over, folks! The ghost with the most is back. And even after more than 35 years, he’s as wonderfully weird as we remembered.

Tim Burton's highly-anticipated revisit to the afterworld in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a delightful cinematic escapade that invites fans of the original film and newcomers alike into its whimsically macabre world of ghosts, ghouls, and reconciling what happens in life as we get older.

Burton, working from a screenplay by Alfred Gough & Miles Millar, rejuvenates the joy and wonderment of the beloved 1988 classic not with only a mere superficial facelift but with a heartfelt expansion of its universe, exploring themes of family, aging, and the supernatural… all with Burton's signature flair.

The plot kicks off with the Deetz family (remember them?) returning to Winter River to attend a funeral following a tragic family death. This multigenerational saga sees Lydia Deetz, once a haunted teenager, now a goth artist with TV show and a dark sense of humor, navigating life with her own rebellious teen daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega).

Things take a morbid turn when Astrid stumbles upon a mysterious model of the town in the attic. Her curiosity leads to the accidental opening of the afterlife portal which unwittingly unleashes the prison-striped Beetlejuice from his dimensional limbo. As Lydia struggles to balance her creative career and a growing family life, Beetlejuice, played once again by the indomitable Michael Keaton, causes havoc in the mortal world, aiming to reclaim his status as the ultimate ghostly prankster.

Meanwhile, a new group of living and dead characters, including a quirky ghost hunter, join forces with Lydia to put an end to Beetlejuice’s mayhem. With Burton's signature blend of macabre and whimsy, the film explores themes of identity and family, all while delivering a visually stunning and humorously twisted adventure. The stakes are higher and the laughs are darker as Beetlejuice wreaks more havoc than ever before.

The cast, including Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and a cameo by Danny DeVito, seems to relish their roles, bringing an infectious energy to the action. Keaton’s return as the titular character is nothing short of spectacular; his performance strikes a perfect balance between humor, insanity, whimsy, and menace. Bellucci's portrayal of a stapled-together, soul-sucking demon adds an eerie elegance to the ensemble, making her both a formidable and captivating presence.

What truly sets Beetlejuice Beetlejuice apart is Burton’s insistence and dedication to practical effects over CGI when possible, which gives the film a wonderfully tactile quality. Each scene unfolds like a piece of performance art, blending both worlds of the living and the afterlife seamlessly… yet bizarrely. Burton's eccentric imagination shines through every frame, creating an immersive, freakish universe that is both familiar and refreshingly new. He cleverly revisits what audiences loved about the first installment, all while introducing fresh plot twists that keep us on our toes.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is a testament to Tim Burton's remarkable ability to craft experiences that are both spooky and irreverent. It’s a film that wholeheartedly embraces its weirdness and takes storytelling risks, much to the delight of Beetlejuice enthusiasts and Burton fans. This sequel not only pays homage to its predecessor but also expands upon it, delivering a cinematic experience that is as enchanting as it is entertaining. Don't miss out on this beguiling return to Burton's delightfully demented world—it's a trip you won't want to end.

4K 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Limited Edition Steelbook

Home Video Distributor: Warner Bros.
Available on Blu-ray - November 19, 2024
Screen Formats: 1.85:1
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Italian SDH, Spanish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish
Video: HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Audio: English: Dolby Atmos; English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1; English: Dolby Digital 5.1; English: Dolby Digital 2.0; Spanish: Dolby Atmos; Audio descriptive
Discs: 4K Ultra HD; Blu-ray Disc; Two-disc set
Region Encoding: 4K region-free; blu-ray locked to Region A

What better way to kick off the holiday season than letting the juice loose with the Limited Edition 4K UltraHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code Steelbook release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

This is a fantastic Limited Edition for which Warner have clearly gone all out. The steelbook comes housed within a really cool glow-in-the-dark plastic slipcover which sports the images of the film's main characters (see pics below). The entire package is wrapped in a J-card with packaging details.

The 4K disc contains the film and some special features, while the Blu-ray Disc has the film and some more bonus material.

VIDEO

Dolby Vision and HDR 10 HDR encodes accompany the film. Sourced from a digital intermediate, the film's 2160p Native 4K presentation is an extraordinarily impressive one that awes with its fine detail, perfectly rendered colors, and intricate details. There is nothing to complain about here folks! Blacks are deep and rich, and shadow details never falter. Another fine showing for Warner Bros.

AUDIO

There are options for Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD 7.1, Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Digital 2.0. A Spanish language Dolby Atmos track is also included.

The Dolby Atmos track is a perfect specimen of what the format has to offer. It perfectly matches the film's dark mood and character with very active surround action with plenty of deep bass rumbles and up-top activity. Turn it up and see if your system can handle it.

Supplements:

There's a lot going on in the bonus material department as well. Burton even sits down for an enjoyable and entertaining feature commentary. More than 2 hours of supplemental material is spread across both discs - the most interesting bits featuring discussions about the puppetry and stop-motion aspects of the filmmaking process. Fascinating stuff!

Commentary:

• Audio commentary with Tim Burton

Special Features:

Disc 1: 4K UHD Feature Film & Supplements

• Audio commentary with Tim Burton
• The Juice is Loose: The Making of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (HD 27:37)
• The Ghost with the Most: Beetlejuice Returns (08:34)
• Meet the Deetz (06:52)
• Shrinkers, Shrinkers Everywhere! (06:26)
• An Animated Afterlife: The Stop-Motion Art of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (09:14)
• The Handbook for the Recently Deceased (12:07)
• 'Til Death Do We Park: Beetlejuice and Lydia's First Dance (7:54)

Disc 2: Standard Blu-ray Feature Film & Supplements

• Audio commentary with Tim Burton
• The Juice is Loose: The Making of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (27:37)
• The Ghost with the Most: Beetlejuice Returns (08:34)
• Meet the Deetz (06:52)
• Shrinkers, Shrinkers Everywhere! (06:26)
• An Animated Afterlife: The Stop-Motion Art of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (09:14)
• The Handbook for the Recently Deceased (12:07)
• 'Til Death Do We Park: Beetlejuice and Lydia's First Dance (07:54)

Pics of the glow-in-the-dark slipcover

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MPAA Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 105 mins
Director: Tim Burton
Writer: Alfred Gough & Miles Millar
Cast: Michael Keaton; Winona Ryder; Catherine O'Hara
Genre: Comedy | Horror
Tagline: The Ghost With the Most is Back.
Memorable Movie Quote: "The Juice is Loose"
Theatrical Distributor: Warner Bros.
Official Site: https://www.beetlejuicemovie.com/
Release Date: September 6, 2024
DVD/Blu-ray Release Date: November 19, 2024
Synopsis: 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.