Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 45 m

Language: english

Director: Tim Burton

Echo Score: 68
ComedyFantasyHorror

After a family tragedy, three generations of Deetzes return to their historic home in Winter River. There, Lydia's teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers a hidden model of the town, inadvertently unleashing the mischievous ghost Beetlejuice. His chaotic presence plunges the Deetzes into a series of hilarious and unexpectedly haunting events.

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1

Talk Show Launch

36 years in the future, Lydia Deetz hosts a supernatural talk show named *Ghost House*. During the show's taping, she starts experiencing unsettling visions of the ghost, Beetlejuice, lurking among the audience.

2

Charles Deetz's Passing

Lydia's stepmother breaks the news to her that her father, Charles, has passed away. This tragic event leads the family to attend a riverside funeral service, marking a significant moment of loss.

Riverside funeral service
3

Picking Up Astrid

After the funeral, the Deetz family picks up Lydia's daughter, Astrid, from boarding school. This moment emphasizes the family's struggle to navigate through their grief while bringing Astrid back into the fold.

Boarding school
4

Rory's Proposal

In a surprising turn, Rory proposes to Lydia shortly after the funeral. Meanwhile, Astrid rushes to see her friend, Jeremy, as the family prepares for the upcoming wedding celebrations.

5

Jeremy the Ghost

As Halloween approaches, Astrid discovers that her friend Jeremy is actually a ghost. He seeks her help to restore his life, and in exchange, he promises to reunite her with her long-lost father.

6

Incantation and the Afterlife

Together, Astrid and Jeremy recite an incantation from the *Handbook for the Recently Deceased*. This act transports them to the afterlife, where Lydia uncovers dark truths about Jeremy's past.

The afterlife
7

Lydia's Desperation

Realizing the dangers surrounding Astrid, Lydia invokes Beetlejuice to assist in rescuing her daughter. This desperate measure reveals Lydia's determination to protect her family at all costs.

8

Astrid's Bargain

In a tense standoff, Lydia confronts Jeremy, demanding the safe return of Astrid. Jeremy proposes an unsettling deal: he wants Astrid's hand in marriage in exchange for her freedom, forcing Lydia into a difficult choice.

9

Race to the Soul Train

As Astrid heads towards the afterlife train station, she attempts to catch a soul train that will take her beyond. Luckily, Lydia and Beetlejuice arrive just in time to disrupt this dangerous course.

Afterlife train station
10

Panic on Saturn's Moon

After an unexpected turn of events, Lydia and Astrid are transported to one of Saturn's moons. They encounter a terrifying Sandworm, but Richard, Lydia's deceased husband, saves them and leads them back to safety.

Saturn's moon
11

Climactic Wedding Showdown

Back on Earth, chaos erupts at the church as Beetlejuice and Delia crash Lydia's wedding to Rory. The situation escalates dramatically when Rory reveals his true financial motives under truth serum, leading Lydia to fight back.

Church
12

The Sandworm's Arrival

In a clever twist, Astrid uses the handbook to summon the Sandworm to the church during the wedding. Despite initial mishaps, this plan leads to the demise of both Dolores and Rory.

Church
13

Beetlejuice's Downfall

As the wedding is interrupted, Lydia and Astrid exploit Beetlejuice's breach of contract, resulting in his explosive demise. This moment underscores their victory over his chaotic influence in their lives.

14

Lydia's Retirement

In the aftermath, Lydia decides to retire her show, focusing on spending quality time with Astrid instead. This decision marks a new chapter for both Lydia and Astrid as they navigate their lives post-ordeal.

15

Transylvania Adventure

The duo travels to Transylvania, where Astrid falls for an employee named Vlad. Their budding romance culminates in a wedding, yet Lydia continues to be haunted by frightening nightmares of Beetlejuice.

Transylvania

Last Updated: October 24, 2024 at 08:17

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