From the title character to the mix of living and deceased Beetlejuice characters, the movie has an amazing cast that contributes to its success as a classic. Tim Burton’s sophomore feature established the director’s signature gothic style, aided by Bo Welch’s macabre production design, the Oscar-winning makeup of Ve Neill, Steve LaPorte, and Robert Short, and Danny Elfman’s eerie but iconic film score. However, Tim Burton also deserves credit for choosing just the right actors for his films, often against type.
