The first ‘Beetlejuice’ movie was released in 1988 and directed by Tim Burton. This movie is considered a comedy. It is based around a deceased couple, Adam and Barbara, who find themselves stuck haunting their old residence. Beetlejuice himself is played by Michael Keaton with Adam and Barbara played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis.

The Beetlejuice sequel was released this past September, 36 years after the original release. This movie is also directed by Tim Burton. Beetlejuice is also played by Michael Keaton.

This movie is about the three generations of the Deetz family returning home to Winter River, along with the house still haunted by Beetlejuice.

The original movie had some very interesting reviews from critics. Slant Magazine critic Mick LaSalle wrote, “It’s two hours of your life wasted, time once spent that can never be regained.”

Not all of the critics hate the movie. An anonymous critic from Variety said, “Beetlejuice springs to life when the raucous and repulsive Beetlejuice rises from his moribund state to wreak havoc on fellow spooks and mortal enemies.”

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was released on digital platforms on October 8. Viewers can buy or rent it on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, or Vudu. It will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 19. The remake has made an impressive $403 million at the worldwide box office.

BBC critic Nicholas Barber said, “The nicest surprise is that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is that rare thing, a big-budget comedy which is actually funny.” The remake has gotten significantly more positive reviews than the 1988 version.

Another critic at The Hollywood Reporter, David Rooney, wrote, “The zippy pacing, buoyant energy and steady stream of laugh-out-loud moments hint at the joy Burton appears to have found in revisiting this world, and for anyone who loved the first movie, it’s contagious.”

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the movie to watch. It it much more lively and more interesting to watch.