The American gothic dark fantasy comedy-horror film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, featuring Michael Keaton in a lead role, is set to debut on the OTT platform Max on December 6. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie serves as a sequel to the 1988 classic Beetlejuice, and here's everything you need to know before watching:

Plot

This gothic dark comedy centers on Beetlejuice, a ghost whose antics disrupt Lydia’s life when her daughter finds a way to reach the afterlife. As the sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 film, it became a major hit in theaters. Now, as it heads to streaming, audiences will see if it can replicate its success on Max.

Cast and Crew

Directed by Tim Burton, with a screenplay by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the film boasts a production team that includes Marc Toberoff, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Tommy Harper, and Tim Burton. Along with Michael Keaton, the film stars Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, and Willem Dafoe. Keaton reprises his role as Betelgeuse, a bio-exorcist determined to marry someone from the living world. Both Keaton and Burton decided to keep the character’s politically incorrect humor, which was a fan favorite in the original film.