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This hilarious and top-grossing horror-comedy of 2024 is coming to Max this December

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As a fan who grew up watching Tim Burton’s masterpieces, I can’t contain my excitement for the long-awaited sequel to “Beetlejuice” finally hitting our screens next December! I remember waiting eagerly for this film since the 90s, and now that it’s here, it feels like a dream come true.

This December, one of the top horror comedies of the year is set to premiere on streaming platform Max. The movie in question has generated a lot of anticipation as it’s been over 30 years since its prequel was released. Can you guess which film I’m referring to? Indeed, it’s the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” from 1988, titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice“. Max has scheduled its streaming debut for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The following day, it is expected to air on television via HBO.

The movie “Beetlejuice” initially hit theaters in September, and following a highly profitable box office run that accumulated $451.1 million globally on a budget of just $100 million, it’s now ready for home viewing via streaming. You can already rent or buy it on digital platforms like FandangoNow, Google Play, or Apple TV+.

I had the pleasure of watching “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in the cinema, and it was so hilarious that I’m eagerly anticipating a second viewing when it’s available on Max. Typically, sequels can disappoint, especially ones delayed for long periods. However, this isn’t true for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. Remarkably, the movie skillfully rekindled the essence of the original while making its narrative relevant to modern audiences.

In the sequel, Burton once again took the director’s chair, with Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (known for ‘Wednesday’) writing the script. Fans of the ‘Beetlejuice’ series were thrilled to see some familiar characters from the original movie return in this follow-up, including Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and Michael Keaton as the iconic Beetlejuice. Joining the cast is Jenna Ortega, who plays Lydia’s teenage daughter, Astrid Deetz. In addition to Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, and several others, make up the talented ensemble of actors in this film.

In the years following the initial events, we find ourselves with Lydia Deetz, now an adult and host of a popular supernatural talk show titled “Ghost House.” Following news of her father’s demise from her stepmother Delia, she returns to Winter River along with her distant daughter Astrid for his funeral and to deal with their ancestral home. However, chaos ensues upon their arrival as Astrid accidentally opens a gateway to the afterlife and is lured into it by some deceptive forces.

“How can she save Astrid from the land of the dead? She might summon the tricky spirit, Beetlejuice. However, his arrival tends to create more problems than solutions!

Take a look at the official trailers below for a sneak peek of what happens in the film!

Wondering what the experts have thought about this mix of horror and comedy? Here’s a selection of critic opinions from Rotten Tomatoes for your perusal:

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is pure Burton, passionate, untethered, and indulgent. Fans of the original movie will have plenty of reason to cheer, and even more to cackle.

Kristy Puchko

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.

David Rooney

The nicest surprise is that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is that rare thing, a big-budget comedy which is actually funny.

Nicholas Barber

Don’t miss the hilarious chaos that is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice when it lands on Max this December!

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2024-11-30 21:25

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