History of Beetlejuice in Timeline
Beetlejuice is a 1988 American fantasy horror comedy film about a recently deceased couple who become ghosts trapped in their former home. Unable to leave, they enlist the help of Betelgeuse, a mischievous and troublesome bio-exorcist from the Netherworld, to frighten away the new inhabitants. The film, directed by Tim Burton, features a memorable cast including Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O'Hara, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton as the titular character.
1914: Start of Period Analyzed in "Comedy-Horror Films"
Bruce G. Hallenbeck's book "Comedy-Horror Films: A Chronological History, 1914-2008" begins its analysis in the year 1914.
1984: Release of "The Company of Wolves"
"The Company of Wolves", a film that impressed Tim Burton with its production design by Anton Furst, was released in 1984.
1985: Burton's Success with "Pee-wee's Big Adventure"
Following the financial success of "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" in 1985, Tim Burton became a sought-after director.
June 11, 1987: Completion of "Beetlejuice" Principal Photography
Principal photography for "Beetlejuice" concluded on June 11, 1987.
March 30, 1988: "Beetlejuice" US Release
On March 30, 1988, Warner Bros. released "Beetlejuice" in the United States. The film was a critical and commercial success.
June 25, 1988: "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack Enters Billboard 200
The soundtrack for "Beetlejuice" debuted on the Billboard 200 albums chart on June 25, 1988.
1988: "Beetlejuice" Wins Awards
"Beetlejuice" won several awards in 1988, including Best Horror Film and Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards.
March 10, 1998: "Beetlejuice" Becomes Netflix's First DVD Shipment
On March 10, 1998, "Beetlejuice" became the first DVD shipped by Netflix, marking the start of their mail-based rental business.
2008: Publication of "Comedy-Horror Films"
Bruce G. Hallenbeck's book "Comedy-Horror Films: A Chronological History, 1914-2008" was published in 2008.
2015: "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack Reissued
Geffen reissued the original 1988 "Beetlejuice" soundtrack on vinyl in 2015.
2018: "Beetlejuice" Stage Musical Premiere
In 2018, a stage musical adaptation of "Beetlejuice" premiered.
2019: "Beetlejuice" Soundtrack Remastered for 30th Anniversary
Waxwork Records remastered and pressed the "Beetlejuice" soundtrack to vinyl in 2019 in honor of the film's 30th anniversary.
September 6, 2024: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Theatrical Release
The sequel to "Beetlejuice", titled "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 6, 2024.
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