Beetlejuice (1988) — Screenplay
A deceased young couple hires a profane bio-exorcist to scare off a family moving into their beloved farmhouse, but he has sinister plans of his own.
- Written by
- Michael McDowell, Warren Skaaren
- Genre
- Comedy, Horror, Fantasy
- Length
- 125 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in tonal balance, effortlessly blending macabre horror with laugh-out-loud comedy. Study its inventive use of practical effects and set pieces to see how world-building can drive both plot and character. The sharp, distinctive voices of the leads and the memorable antagonist offer a great example of writing for archetypes without losing spontaneity.
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