The much-anticipated sequel to 1988 hit film Beetlejuice received a standing ovation as it opened Venice Film Festival, with stars Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara all in attendance. Login or signup to continue reading The follow-up from filmmaker Tim Burton titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiered at the 81st edition of the Italian festival on Wednesday, which also saw actress Sigourney Weaver accept a lifetime achievement award. The world premiere marked a reunion for Keaton, Ryder and O'Hara who reprise their roles in the sequel, alongside new stars Ortega, Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sees three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River, still haunted by Beetlejuice - played by Keaton. Lydia Deetz (Ryder) has her life turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid (Ortega), discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it is only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
The film received a standing ovation following its premiere, which was also attended by Oscar winner Cate Blanchett. Meanwhile, Alien star Weaver, who received the Golden Lion recognising her lifetime achievement in film, described her career as "quite an adventure". "Being invited to join this constellation of .