Beetlejuice is returning to the big screen 36 years after the first installment, which became a cult classic and one of the most acclaimed horror comedies in cinematic history, with a sequel that will live up to.
Michael Keaton will once again portray the energetic and mischievous Beetlejuice, while Winona Ryder reprises her role as Lydia Deetz, now a mother. The standout addition to the cast is Jenna Ortega in the role of Astrid.
The movie is scheduled for release on September 6th of this year, and Tim Burton has promised to maintain the gothic and humorous tone that made the original famous, but with an adaptation to contemporary sensibilities.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Soundtrack | Songs and artists
The soundtrack for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, the highly anticipated sequel directed by Tim Burton, is an exciting collaboration that blends Danny Elfman’s unmistakable music with the energy of some iconic rock bands.
Check out all the songs featured in the movie:
- MacArthur Park by Donna Summer
- Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett
- Tragedy by Bee Gees
- Day-O by Alfie Davis and the Sylvia Young Theatre School Choir
- Lucia Di Lammermoor, Act 1: ‘Regnava Nel Silenzio Alta la Notte E Bruna’ (Lucia, Alisa) by Maria Callas
- Cry, Cry by Mazzy Star
- Where’s the Man by Scott Weiland
- TV Spot from Beetlejuice
- Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx
- Svefn-G-Englar by Sigur Rós
- Soul Train Theme (Scat Version) by The Soul Train Gang
- MacArthur Park by Richard Harris
- Carrie – Main Title by Pino Donaggio
Who composed the score for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?
Danny Elfman, the legendary composer known for his long collaboration with Tim Burton, is returning to work on the sequel to Beetlejuice, which will be released on September 6th of this year.
The artist expressed his excitement about reuniting with the director and one of the film’s stars, Michael Keaton, who will also be returning to his role, saying he was thrilled to “go back to that world“.
Elfman is an American composer, singer and music producer, widely known for his work in film and television soundtracks. He gained prominence as the leader of the new wave band Oingo Boingo in the 1980s.
One of the biggest surprises is the involvement of members from Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance, who joined the score composer to create a unique sound.
