Beetlejuice - Shooting Script & Crew List - Warner Bros.

Beetlejuice (1988) Movie Script + Crew List (Copy)

Shooting Script – Revised Second Draft, February 3rd, 1987
Complete screenplay with 137 pages, including revisions
Includes Technical Crew List with contact information for key production departments
Directed by Tim Burton
Screenplay by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren
Based on a story by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson

Beetlejuice is a 1988 American gothic dark fantasy comedy-horror film directed by Tim Burton. It follows a deceased couple who try to scare away the new occupants of their home, only to accidentally summon the chaotic “bio-exorcist” Beetlejuice.

The film is a key early work in Tim Burton’s style, combining gothic visuals, dark humor and surreal fantasy. It is known for its distinctive tone, practical effects and Michael Keaton’s performance as the title character.

As a Shooting Script, it reflects the structured development of the film’s final tone and pacing, shaping its blend of comedy, horror and fantasy into the finished cinematic version. Including the crew list within the script document is important because it consolidates essential production information in one reference point, allowing departments to quickly identify key personnel and their roles while maintaining clear lines of communication through provided contact details.

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