Why would Screen Junkies go back 36 years to do an Honest Trailer for Beetlejuice? Because the sequel is finally going to hit theaters this weekend. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will bring back Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, and Wynona Ryder, but not Alec Baldwin nor Geena Davis. It premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28th, and so far has garnered "generally favorable" reviews from critics. That could mean anything, since the original received mixed reviews and became a beloved cultural touchstone. Still, it's hard for any sequel to measure up to the original. The 1988 Tim Burton horror-comedy was ultra bizarre and beyond the realm of believability, but that was the point. It was a lot of fun! If the new movie can offer that kind of fun, that's all that matters. This Honest Trailer will remind you of what Beetlejuice is all about and give you an anchor for comparison when you see the sequel this weekend.
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