Beetlejuice (franchise)

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Beetlejuice is an American dark fantasy comedy horror media franchise that originated with the film Beetlejuice (1988). The franchise centers around the afterlife and the sleazy Betelgeuse (named after the star of the same name), who can either be summoned from or banished back to the Netherworld by saying his name three times. Betelgeuse's precise nature differs according to the medium he appears in. He has been depicted as a malicious being with motivations ranging from a love of chaos to a desire for human companionship. Each entry in the series involves Betelgeuse's interactions with Lydia Deetz, a goth fascinated with the "strange and unusual". Across the various entries in the franchise, the duo have been presented as enemies, best friends and uneasy allies. The original film was met with critical and commercial success and numerous accolades. The franchise expanded with the release of a 1989–1991 animated television series, a 2018 stage musical, several video games and an eventual...

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