Beetlejuice is a 1988 American horror comedy fantasy film directed by Tim Burton, produced by The Geffen Film Company and distributed by Warner Bros. Not in the mood to read? Watch the video here. Looking for a unique gift? Visit our Red Bubble store. Synopsis Join Barbara and Adam Maitland on their quirky vacation as they redecorate their charming New England home. But when a fateful accident leaves them trapped in their own home, they’re in for the scare of their afterlives! Meet the Deetzes, a wild family with a taste for gaudy modern art, and their enigmatic designer Otho.