While the film is titled Beetlejuice , the character's name is spelled Betelgeuse , named after the star in the Orion constellation.
The name typically refers to one of three major pop culture entities: a classic 1988 film and its 2024 sequel, a hit Broadway musical, or a well-known internet personality. 1. The Film Franchise
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The film stars Michael Keaton as the title character, alongside Winona Ryder , Catherine O'Hara , and Alec Baldwin .
Directed by Tim Burton , this gothic comedy follows a recently deceased couple who hire a "bio-exorcist" named Betelgeuse (pronounced Beetlejuice) to scare away the new living inhabitants of their home.
Unlike the film, the musical focuses more on the relationship between Lydia and Beetlejuice as they both deal with themes of grief and invisibility. 3. Beetlejuice (The Entertainer)