Beetlejuice | It’s Showtime!

In this episode, the Clever Ghouls, Maegan & Blair, discuss Beetlejuice, the 1988 horror-comedy film written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren and directed by Tim Burton. Beetlejuice is the story of Adam and Barbara Maitland as they navigate the afterlife after their untimely demise. The Maitlands decide to hire Beetlejuice to scare away the Deetzes, who now occupy the Maitlands’ home–and shenanigans ensue. Join us as we take a closer look at this film and talk about themes such as found family, life after death, intersectionality, allyship, and the power in fighting your own battles.

This film is rated PG for mild language, fantasy violence, and suggestive humor. For more information we invite you to visit Beetlejuice’s listing on DoesTheDogDie.com.

The Clever Ghouls podcast, hosted by Maegan and Blair, is a show dedicated to watching, analyzing, and discussing the movies that make us think about them long after we’ve left the theater or turned off the TV. We bring quick wit and unique perspectives from backgrounds like art history, cinematography, psychology, analysis, public education, mysticism, mythos, and more to create a curated, inclusive conversation around the spooky movies we love. Tune in on your favorite podcast hosting platform to listen along, join the conversation, and chime in with your own observations!

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