Review of Beetlejuice (1988) by Anne J — 07 Feb 2012

This is my favourite film ever. I can still watch it over nad over again today. quotable, fun, imaginative and made me spend my adolecsence wanting to be winona ryder.

This review of Beetlejuice (1988) was written by Anne J on 07 Feb 2012.

Beetlejuice has generally received very positive reviews.

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