*BEETLEJUICE NEEDS A XANAX!!* Beetlejuice (1988) Reaction: FIRST TIME WATCHING 

I always burst out laughing at Otho saying, "Don't mind her. She's still upset because somebody dropped a house on her sister." One of my favorite lines from the movie.

Catherine O’Hara is a comedic gem.

They actually made a cartoon series based on this movie about the adventures of Lydia and Beetlejuice (without the child bride angle). It was actually pretty good!

"Ah, well, I attended Julliard. I am a graduate at Harvard Business School, I travel quite extensively. I've lived through the Black Plague and I had a pretty good time during that. I've seen the exorcist about 167 TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY...SINGLE..TIME I SEE IT!! NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU'RE TALKIN' TO A DEAD GUY, NO WHAT DO YOU THINK?!! You thin I'm qualified?"

The wife is played by Geena Davis who is always great in her roles. If you haven't seen it THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT is a funny action comedy from the 90s she's in with Samuel L Jackson.

Geena Davis played Barbara, the wife. You need to watch her movies, she's amazing. Especially Thelma and Louis, A League of Their Own, and The Long Kiss Goodnight.

Also want to point out, Geena Davis placed 24th in the archery semifinals for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, founded the Geena Davis Institute of Gender Studies, and is a member of Mensa. All-around fascinating person! Do check out her other roles!

The woman playing Alec Baldwin’s wife is Geena Davis who is the lead actress in The Fly as well as the baseball film, A League Of Their Own. She also did a famous action feminist film called Thelma And Louise plus her Oscar winning performance in The Accidental Tourist. All movies worth reacting to.

This is one of my favorite comedy fantasy horror films Originally, this was going to be a dark horror film. It's revealed in the first draft of the script, where Beetlejuice was going to be played by Sammy Davis Jr, (Dudley Moore and Sam Kinison were considered) and he was going to be a shapeshifting demon, whom takes the form of several creatures like a leprechaun, a demonic Santa Claus, a short Middle Eastern man presumably a genie,, a winged dragon, and a giant rabid squirrel, whom would try and rape Lydia after killing her sister Cathy, after she befriended the ghosts, Adam and Barbara. The Deetz family and the Maitland's then perform an exorcism to send Beetlejuice back to hell. The Maitland's then live in a miniaturized version of their house, Cathy is brought back to life, and the Deetz family return to New York.

I absolutely LOVE this movie. I've lost count how many times I've watched it, but it never gets old for me. I identify with Lydia so much. "I, myself, am strange and unusual." Yes girl. Yes. Especially when I was younger, but even now. I'm almost 50 now but I still feel like I don't fit in with most of the people I know because I like weird things, dark humor, rainy days, scary movies, ghost hunting, etc. When I really geek out about the things I like, I get some strange looks from people. LOL It's okay though. I like my strangeness and I have people in my life that can appreciate it even if it's not their style. So glad you enjoyed this one so much. A classic for sure! And, yes, I think you should do more Tim Burton movies whenever you can.

If you are not familiar with Geena Davis, you need to watch A League of Their Own. It's awesome!!

I am here for more Tim Burton!! Mars Attacks, Sleepy Hollow and Big Fish. I feel like everyone forgets about Big Fish and it’s one of my all time favorites.

L.L. Bean is a kind of high end outdoorsy clothing and accessories brand that sells primarily through catalogues that they regularly send out to subscribers to the catalog.

When I was growing up, my parents let my brother and I alternate each week on who got to pick the vhs we'd rent. Apparently, I picked this movie every time for about a year.

A great story from the making of is that at one point the executives suggested changing the name of the film to "House Ghosts". Tim Burton, recognizing how dumb and generic that was, derisively countered that they may as well call it "Scared Sheetless". When the execs seemed to actually consider that one, he threatened to jump out the window if they dared go through with it. Thus, the film remained "Beetlejuice".

In my opinion, this movie features peak Danny Elfman.

There was a cartoon to Beetlejuice as well. Though it is very different from the movie. Adam and Barbara are never mentioned and it mainly focuses on Lydia and Betelgeuse adventuring around in the afterlife. Lydia is alive it's she just hangs out with him as they are friends in the cartoon. The art was pretty stylized and the opening is really good and the character just adapts well to animation with the crazy stuff he does.

This was one of my favorite movies when I was young it still holds up. Love Michael Keaton.

The year this movie came out, I had to have seen it 10 times in the theaters, it's a movie with sooo much going on in the background you might miss it the first time watching. In the scene where Barbara and Adam are talking over Charles while he sits with his feet up reading a magazine, subscriber cards fall out of the magazine, and every time he turns a page, more fall out, it never ends. In the scene in Juno's office with the football players, there's a mirror behind Juno, and reflected in it, you see what looks like a theater audience of dead people, skeletons, etc., which is supposed to be a reflection of the audience watching the movie, in the Beetlejuice world. There's just endless Easter eggs in this one. If you haven't seen it, Pee-wee's Big Adventure was Tim Burton's first full length studio film, it's where he first started working with Danny Elfman, and it's also just as unique as Beetlejuice is, it's definitely worth a watch.

Geena Davis plays Barbara Maitland. That was a reference to The Fly. Geena co-starred in the late 80s remake with Jeff Goldblum, who she was married to at the time. She has some great movies like A League of Their Own, Thelma & Louise (with Susan Sarandon as her co-star & Brad Pitt's first movie), The Long Kiss Goodnight (with Samuel L. Jackson), Earth Girls Are Easy (another with Jeff Goldblum, and also Jim Carrey, & Damon Wayans), and Stuart Little. Catherine O'Hara (Delia) you might know from being the mom in the first two Home Alone movies & Schitt's Creek.

I know it’s Tim burton movies but your also doing a lot of Winona Ryder movies! I recommend bram stokers Dracula !!

The lead actress is Gena Davis. My favorite role she played is in Cuthroat Island, a fun film that is a must watch for International Talk Like a Pirate Day

I still remember watching the movie when I was 12 back in December 88 with my late Dad at the theater. And I could still remember how wild the audience went at the dinner scene. Till this day, Beetlejuice remains nostalgic to me. Another thing that I love about this movie was the Memphis interior decor after the Deetz's moved in that cemented that 80s look. Love that design.

"I don't know what the word to describe the portrayal of Beetlejuice is..." fre·net·ic adjective fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.

I think you would love Geena Davis in A League of Their Own and The Fly since you're not familiar with any of her other works. she's amazing! ❤️

Was almost called "House Ghost" and it was originally a straight up horror movie.. before things changed. Otho said during dinner, "You know what they say about people who commit suicide.. in the afterlife, they become civil servants!" and in this movie it's very true. Everyone at the help center who is working killed themselves. The lady at the reception desk, cut her wrists. the 'flat guy' threw himself in front of some large vehicle, Juno their case worker cut her own throat... you can also pick up on subtle details on subsequent viewings of other things in the after life help center.

Yaaaaaassss...you have no idea how much i've been waiting for this...easy one of my favorite Tim burton movies...amazing video as always...😍😍😍💖💖💖

Winona Ryder actually filmed this at the same time as Heathers! A lot of the shots of just Veronica's legs in Heathers are a body-double's because she was on this set.

If you get a chance, you should check out the Beetlejuice cartoon.

I am so glad you opted for this movie! It is just so wacky and funny and scary, on top of just being unpredictable and imaginative. This movie scarred me positively when I was a kid. One thing I would like to add is that BettleJuice always strikes me as an agent of chaos, much like Heath Ledger's depiction of the Joker. Ohh and in case you are in the mood for another wacky horror movie, check out the 'Braindead' by Peter Jackson himself.

This movie came out the year I was born and it's one of my favorite films of all time. I had even watched the cartoon, which was only a few episodes but still had the same humor, just a little more for kids. Also, Sleepy Hollow is a MUST watch. It's an amazing movie and very very awesome cinematography.

My favorite Tim Burton film is Ed Wood. It’s also Johnny Depp’s best performance

One of my all time favorites that I can easily watch over and over again. Great reaction so glad to hear it’s zaniness and originality stands the test of time!

Michael Keaton adlibbed his entire character and created his own makeup and look for it

this movie came out in the late 1980s and 1988 was the year I was born… I don’t remember much about my childhood. ❤

YESSS IVE BEEN HOPING FOR BEETLEJUICE! if you enjoyed this i feel like you should check out Rocky Picture Horror

haven't seen him this young? you gotta see "the hunt for red october"

"It's showtime!" So iconic!

Why the Maitlands didn't move on isn't addressed directly in the movie, as if ghosts in this world don't need the "unfinished business" thing to stick around. But my theory is they wanted children but couldn't have them. Jane made a remark about their house being too big for a couple with no kids. I also think that's why it's so lovely that they befriended Lydia.

Mars Attacks…Big Fish…..Ed Wood ….Sweeney Todd. I mean, anything from him I am a fan, but these are some of my favorites.

Yes. I love Tim Burton movies. Would love to see you do more. Great reaction BTW.

Moral of the story: Dont commit suicide or you become a caseworker in the afterlife. 😂😂😂

When someone says Michael Keaton, most people think Batman, I think Beetlejuice!

Thanks for your reaction. My mom told me that when I was a kid I always wanted to watch this movie. I love it !! 😍😁 Greetings, from France. 😉

dude i love you for the in bruges reference that is literally in my top 5 comedies ever!!!!

L. L. Bean is a clothing store, mostly online, they sell rustic clothes like plaid, khaki, hiking boots, etc.

This is one of my all time favorite movies and it's cool to see someone react to it for the first time

So glad that you reacted to this - 'Beetlejuice' is one of my most favourite movies of all time and so to see someone else discover it for the first time is a delight! :D

The moment the step mother starts singing... your face was the epitome of What...The...Hell?!?!? 🤣 🤣 🤣

Winona Ryder has amazing eyes, very beautiful and expressive.

Great reaction. I really liked the afterlife waiting room and the variety of the deceased’s costumes and makeup. This movie introduced me to Harry Belafonte’s music.

The actor who plays Otho just recently died r.i.p. The dad was the mean principal in Ferris Bueller's Day off and the mom is famous for playing the mom in Home Alone and Schitts Creek.

That was a reference to the original The Fly from the 50's. Good job.

I always laugh at Catherine O’hara: “ I must express myself! If you don’t let me gut out this house, and make it my own, I will go insane AND I WILL TAKE YOU WITH ME!!!!! “

Mars Attacks would be good. Also, Big Trouble in Little China. Both a crazy good time

Having grown up with this movie I love your fresh perspective.

Gena Davis won an Academy Award for her role in The Accidental Tourist (1988), and I recommend Earth Girls Are Easy, also from 1988.

Love this movie. So much detail. If you ever watch it again, note how when Juno smokes she's exhaling smoke via the slit on her throat.

this is legit one of my holy grail fav movies

I’m so glad you liked this movie! I always thought it would be so much fun to do a play version of this film. The practical effects would be lacking but that dinner scene and the seance would be so cool to see and perform live. I hope you do get to check out sleepy hollow and Mars attacks, both are so good! Ed wood is great too!

I remember one of my friends is writing this book, and in her opinion, the love interest would absolutely love watching this because he has a major crush on Geena Davis (Barbara) and would just simp over her the whole time. His favourite movie is literally Thelma and Louise, and she also played Thelma.

Very clever idea of showing the after-life. This movie wasnt designed to win any major movie awards.... it was just plain FUN and ENTERTAINING!

So many great one-liners in this one; really funny. You gotta see "Mars Attacks" next!!🤘

24:36, hey, that dude's in the naked gun 2 1/2

One of my absolute favorite movies. I was cuddling my Beetlejuice Bear while watching 😍😍 I love this

I think you should do reactions for both versions of the Willy Wonka movies.

I saw this movie as a kid in the theaters, love it

This is one of my favorite movies ever. So glad you found it, hope you watch the sequel when it comes!!!!

Love,love love this movie...owned many times need new copy....thanks Man great reaction ❤

Although L.L. Bean _was_ a person, this character was referencing the store (named after its founder). It sells clothing and outdoor recreational gear.

I am a big fan of beetlejuice. This movie is great and spawned an amazing franchise with a cartoon show and a Broadway musical both of which I highly recommend too. Great reaction. My favorites are- sweeney todd, beetlejuice,nightmare before christmas,corpse bride,and Charlie and the chocolate factory.

I have never laughed so hard at a Beetlejuice reaction! Thank you for making my dinner more interesting 😂🖤🙌🏻

Mars attacks for sure

LL Bean was/is a popular outdoor clothing, hunting, fishing store. Lots of flannel;)

That was the perfect video to watch during lunch break. Thanks. :) I remember when my sister and me were still kids, my dad wanted the whole family to watch that movie but somehow he never managed to convince us (my mum is not into fantasy anyway). It turned into a running gag. Whenever we discussed what to watch on our weekly movie night, my dad said "Beetlejuice!" and we all said in unison "Noooo....". I don't know why I didn't like it back then. But I think, I will watch now as soon as possible.

This movie was a staple in my house growing up. Me, my brothers, and my parents used to have a ton of fun trying to recreate the dinner table possession scene

LL Bean is a cothing & outdoor equipment company based in New England specifically Freeport Maine

Geena Davis was the wife. She was married to Jeff Goldbloom and did the Fly with him

Love this movie so much! ❤️

Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988) is Michael keaton

lol You were really great! :)

Great reaction! React to “practical magic” from 1998. It stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman

Based on your comment about never having seen Alec Baldwin this young, I'm guessing you have never seen Hunt for The Red October? It is good! Michael Keaton's performance as Beetlejuice is more similar than I realised to his performance as Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing. You don't know who Geena Davis is!?! She's in films like; Thelma and Louise, A League of Their Own, The Long Kiss Goodnight.

There's also a subtext here that the Maitlands (for whatever reason) can't have kids- the pushy realtor lady Jane implies it in passing "it [the house] really ought to be for a couple with a family..." and trails off. They've basically adopted Lydia as a surrogate daughter (since her actual parents are too busy with themselves, anyway- and it's not like the Maitlands are going anywhere...).

I was waiting with bated breath for twenty minutes and it was worth it. I just knew you were going to love Harry Belafonte providing the music for the dinner party (it's my favorite scene in the movie). And, to answer the earlier question just in case you drop back this far, yes the movie was scored by Danny Elfman who also provides the vocals on the soundtrack version of "The Banana Boat Song (A.K.A. Day-o)" for the title card.

LL Bean is a clothing company specializing in comfort/leisure/outdoor wear.

If I manage one day to go see a musical; I want it to be the Beetljuice one. It looks so amazing

I really need to be working on fan fic and I've been watching these react vids ALL FREAKING DAY lol oh well

I watched this movie when I was really young, and I don't think I ever really recovered

This movie came out when I was a kid and I had the action figure of Beetlejuice in the striped suit. It came with the little hat with the mobile dangling and the blow up hammer hands. In retrospect it is the most bizarre toy I owned, but I guess the fact that the toys existed-and that I remember them-says how big this movie was for kids when it came out.

Am I the only person who would LOVE a Tim Burton World amusement park?? Like, divide his best surreal movies into lands inside the park like Disney World and have each one have its own rides and stuff. You would have to physically drag me out lol

ohhhh boy. "NICE FUCKIN' MODEL!!!"! hahahahaaaa

mars attacks is the bomb great funny film

Dude 2024 now they have part 2 coming out this summer❤

Beetlejuice was a cartoon series after this and a film sequel is being filmed

26:33 There's an Easter Egg here. If you look at his ears. It's Bat Wings. Batman Movie have been released one year later, also with Tim Burton as Director and Michael Keaton in title character.

Such a great movie with great music, there's a fun cartoon & now a Broadway musical that I want to see (have the recording and it's fun) ❤

12:30 I think he meant when he was alive, but was too late of course. 25:49 He tried to perform a seance, but accidentally perform an exorcism. But you're right, he should have researched more.

Geena Davis is an amazing actress. I loved her in Cutthroat Island

I just saw this for the first time a couple of days ago on a flight. So frigging funny