Beetlejuice

Say his name three times, and he’ll never leave you alone. Beetlejuice is the ultimate freelance bio-exorcist – and one of the most iconic characters in Tim Burton’s gallery of misfits. The Maitlands, a recently deceased married couple, value their eternal rest above all else. But when the obnoxiously lively Deetz family – outsider Lydia, her eccentric stepmother Delia, and her well-meaning father Charles – move into their home, the desperate ghosts call upon the titular troublemaker for help.A brilliant mix of grotesque humor, delightful weirdness, and pitch-black comedy made Burton’s film a cultural and commercial hit. Beetlejuice also features one of the most unforgettable dinner scenes in cinema history – all set to the lively tune of Banana Boat (Day-O), enhanced by surreal special effects and wickedly good performances from Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara.

Daria Sienkiewicz

Tim Burton (born 1958) is one of the most distinctive filmmakers of modern cinema, a master of gothic aesthetics and surreal imagination. Batman (1989) redefined the superhero genre, while Edward Scissorhands (1990) became a timeless tale of the outsider. His stop-motion films, like Corpse Bride (2005), proved that dark fairy tales could be both poignant and visually mesmerizing. Big Fish (2003) showcased his talent for emotional storytelling. In 2022, he introduced his signature style to a new audience with Wednesday, a series he co-created, reimagining the beloved Addams Family character. Burton has left an indelible mark on auteur cinema, crafting worlds where magic, grotesque beauty, and melancholy seamlessly intertwine.