Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice (1988)
The lore
A vulgar “bio-exorcist” ghost summoned by saying his name three times, hired by dead newlyweds to scare the living out of their house.
The look
- Black-and-white striped suit
- Wild green-tinged hair
- Moldy skin makeup
Behind the screams
Keaton is on screen for only about 17 minutes and improvised much of the role. The 2024 sequel earned roughly $450M.
Credits
- Created by
- Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson (story)
- Tim Burton (director)
- Brought to life by
- Michael Keaton
- Oscar-winning makeup by Ve Neill’s team
