Winona Ryder recalls how she was cruelly branded a 'freak' and 'witch' by her high school peers when original Beetlejuice film came out in 1988 and she was just 17 Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com READ MORE: Where are the original cast of Beetlejuice now? By Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Published: 12:02 BST, 29 August 2024 | Updated: 12:22 BST, 29 August 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Winona Ryder has opened up about her difficult experiences after starring in the original Beetlejuice film in 1988. It's been 36 years since the world first experienced the film, and the unforgettable bio exorcist is set to haunt screens once more in the new long-awaited sequel to the cult-classic film.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is set to hit cinemas in a matter of days, with stars Michael Keaton , 72, Winona, 52, and Catherine O'Hara, 70, all returning to their iconic roles - while Tim Burton has also made a comeback to direct the movie. Winona stars in the film as main lead Lydia Deetz and in a new interview for Esquire 's autumn issue she reflected on her life after the first film. She told how while she was still at high school and aged just 17 when it first came out.

Winona Ryder has opened up about her difficult experiences after starring in the original Beetlejuice film in 1988 (seen with co-star Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice in original film) Winona stars in the film as main lead Lydia Deetz and in a new interview for Esquire 's autumn issue she reflected on her life after the fi.