100+ Movies like Beetlejuice
Haunted Mansion
Both "Haunted Mansion" and "Beetlejuice" revolve around recently deceased couples who become ghosts haunting their former homes after their untimely deaths. The new owners of the homes, a family in each case, are initially unaware of the ghostly presence. A key similarity is the ghosts seeking help from supernatural entities - Betelgeuse in "Beetlejuice" and Madame Leota in "Haunted Mansion" - to scare away the new owners. However, these entities have ulterior motives that lead to chaos. The plots climax with the ghosts and humans teaming up to defeat the malevolent forces and reach an understanding to coexist peacefully in the haunted homes. Both films blend horror and comedy while exploring themes of life after death and the supernatural.
The Witch in the Window
Both "The Witch in the Window" and "Beetlejuice" involve a family moving into a new home that is haunted by a supernatural entity - a witch in "The Witch in the Window" and a ghost couple in "Beetlejuice". The supernatural beings initially try to scare away the new residents through paranormal activities. In "Beetlejuice", the ghosts enlist the help of a mischievous bio-exorcist named Betelgeuse to drive the family out, similar to how the witch in "The Witch in the Window" becomes increasingly dangerous as the family continues renovating the mansion. Both stories explore the conflict between the living and the dead over the possession of the haunted house, with the families eventually learning to coexist with the supernatural entities.
Clara's Ghost
Both "Beetlejuice" and "Clara's Ghost" involve families living in old houses haunted by ghosts. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitlands are a ghost couple trying to scare away the new owners, the Deetz family, from their home, while in "Clara's Ghost", Clara is haunted by the ghost of Adelia, the original owner of her historic home. Both movies feature a central character who can communicate with the ghosts (Lydia in "Beetlejuice" and Clara in "Clara's Ghost") and explore themes of family dysfunction, the supernatural, and the clash between the living and the dead. The plots revolve around the living families dealing with the ghostly presences in their homes and the ghosts' attempts to reclaim or haunt the houses, leading to chaotic and comedic situations.
We Are Still Here
Both "We Are Still Here" and "Beetlejuice" revolve around a family moving into a new home haunted by supernatural entities. In both films, the families encounter ghosts of the previous owners who were involved in dark, disturbing practices - the Dagmars performed rituals and sold corpses in "We Are Still Here", while Betelgeuse was a crude "bio-exorcist" in "Beetlejuice". The ghost characters initially appear friendly but later reveal their malicious intentions, attempting to harm or manipulate the living families. A key theme in both movies is the blurring of lines between the living and the dead, as the ghosts interact with and impact the mortal world. The climax involves a confrontation where the living families must fight back against the ghosts' sinister plans. Ultimately, both films explore the idea of the living and the dead coexisting, though with a dark, horror-comedy tone.
The Haunted Mansion
Both "The Haunted Mansion" and "Beetlejuice" revolve around families moving into haunted houses occupied by ghosts. In both films, the ghosts initially try to scare away the new living residents, but eventually form a bond with a family member who can see them - Lydia in "Beetlejuice" and Megan and Michael in "The Haunted Mansion". The plots involve revealing the truth behind the ghosts' pasts and breaking curses that bind them to the houses, with the help of a supernatural guide (Betelgeuse and Madame Leota). There is also a villainous character (Ramsley and Otho) who tries to exploit the situation for their own gain but is ultimately defeated. In the end, the living and dead learn to coexist peacefully in the haunted houses.
Marrowbone
Both "Marrowbone" and "Beetlejuice" revolve around families dealing with the supernatural after the death of a parent. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitland couple become ghosts haunting their home after dying in an accident, while in "Marrowbone", the Fairbairn siblings hide their mother's death to avoid being separated. The protagonists in both films interact with otherworldly forces - the Maitlands with the mischievous Betelgeuse, and Jack Fairbairn with the malevolent ghost of his serial killer father. Both stories explore themes of family bonds, the afterlife, and the lengths people go to protect their loved ones, even after death. The climax in each film involves a confrontation with the supernatural antagonist to preserve the family's unity and home.
The Amityville Horror
Both "The Amityville Horror" and "Beetlejuice" involve families moving into haunted houses with dark histories. In "The Amityville Horror", the Lutz family moves into a house where a mass murder occurred, while in "Beetlejuice", the Deetz family moves into the home of the recently deceased Maitland couple. Both films explore the paranormal activity experienced by the new homeowners, with the families encountering malevolent spirits and forces. A key similarity is the presence of a young girl, Chelsea in "The Amityville Horror" and Lydia in "Beetlejuice", who can communicate with the supernatural entities. The films also depict the families' struggles to cope with the haunting and their attempts to rid themselves of the evil forces, whether through exorcism or seeking help from unconventional sources like the bio-exorcist Betelgeuse. Ultimately, both movies explore the themes of the supernatural, the clash between the living and the dead, and the consequences of disturbing dark forces from the past.
The House
Both "The House" and "Beetlejuice" center around a family moving into a new, peculiar house that seems to have a life of its own. In "Beetlejuice", the Deetz family moves into the Maitlands' home, which is haunted by the Maitlands' ghosts. In "The House", the family is offered a luxurious new house by a mysterious architect, only for the house to gradually consume and transform them. The houses in both films exert a supernatural influence over their inhabitants, blurring the lines between reality and the otherworldly. The families become increasingly obsessed with the houses, losing touch with their former selves. Ultimately, the houses reveal their true, sinister natures, forcing the protagonists to confront the dark forces at play and escape before it's too late.
The Yellow Wallpaper
Both "The Yellow Wallpaper" and "Beetlejuice" involve a couple moving into an old, haunted house where supernatural events occur. The houses contain spirits and ghosts from the past that the main characters interact with. There are themes of the afterlife, the boundary between the living and the dead, and the haunting of the living by spirits and ghosts. The main characters must deal with the presence of these supernatural entities in their homes. In both cases, the spirits and ghosts are initially hostile but eventually reach an understanding with the living characters to coexist in the house.
Bed Rest
Both "Beetlejuice" and "Bed Rest" involve a family moving into a new home that is haunted by supernatural entities. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitlands are ghosts haunting their former home after dying in an accident, while in "Bed Rest", the ghost of Melandra Kinsey haunts the house she previously lived in. The protagonists in both films, Barbara and Adam in "Beetlejuice" and Julie in "Bed Rest", are able to perceive and interact with the ghosts, unlike the other family members. The ghosts in both movies initially try to scare away the new inhabitants, but eventually form a bond with one of the family members (Lydia in "Beetlejuice" and Julie in "Bed Rest"). Both films also involve a malevolent supernatural force (Betelgeuse in "Beetlejuice" and Melandra in "Bed Rest") that the protagonists must confront and defeat to protect their loved ones. Ultimately, the families in both movies come to an understanding with the benevolent ghosts and agree to coexist in the haunted homes.
The Remains
Both "The Remains" and "Beetlejuice" involve families moving into haunted houses with tragic histories. In both films, the new homeowners are unaware of the supernatural forces residing within the homes. The plots center around the interactions between the living families and the restless spirits, with the ghosts initially trying to scare away the living occupants. However, a bond eventually forms between a child from the living family and the benign ghosts. A malevolent supernatural entity - Betelgeuse in "Beetlejuice" and Madame Addison in "The Remains" - serves as the main antagonist, seeking to cause chaos and harm. The climax involves the ghosts and living family members teaming up to defeat this evil force and restore order. Ultimately, the living and dead learn to coexist peacefully within the haunted homes.
Thir13en Ghosts
Both "Beetlejuice" and "Thir13en Ghosts" revolve around families encountering supernatural entities and ghosts after moving into haunted houses. The plots involve the families learning about the ghostly inhabitants and the rules governing the afterlife. In both movies, a malevolent force (Betelgeuse and Cyrus Kriticos) manipulates the families to further their own sinister goals related to the ghosts. The families must ultimately confront and defeat this evil force to free the ghosts and restore order. Key themes include the coexistence of the living and the dead, the power of love and sacrifice, and the consequences of tampering with supernatural forces beyond one's control.
What Lies Beneath
Both "What Lies Beneath" and "Beetlejuice" involve a supernatural presence haunting a house and its inhabitants. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitland couple become ghosts haunting their home after dying in an accident, while in "What Lies Beneath", Claire is haunted by the ghost of her husband's mistress Madison, who he murdered. The plots revolve around the living characters interacting with and uncovering the truth about the ghostly entities. Both films explore themes of death, the afterlife, and the consequences of past transgressions. The protagonists, Barbara and Claire, seek to understand and confront the supernatural forces affecting their lives and homes. Ultimately, the ghosts serve as agents of truth and justice, revealing the dark secrets of the living characters.
Jamie Marks Is Dead
Both "Jamie Marks Is Dead" and "Beetlejuice" explore the theme of the afterlife and the interaction between the living and the dead. In "Jamie Marks Is Dead", the protagonist Adam encounters the ghost of his deceased classmate Jamie, paralleling how the Maitlands in "Beetlejuice" become ghosts and interact with the living Deetz family. Jamie's attempts to connect with Adam mirror the Maitlands' efforts to scare the Deetzes away from their home. The movies also feature malevolent supernatural entities - Frances in "Jamie Marks Is Dead" and Betelgeuse in "Beetlejuice" - that torment the protagonists. Both films culminate in the ghosts moving on to the afterlife, with Jamie passing through a portal and the Maitlands accepting their new existence with the Deetzes.
Things Heard & Seen
Both "Things Heard & Seen" and "Beetlejuice" involve a family moving into a new home that is haunted by the spirits of the previous owners who died under mysterious circumstances. The main characters are able to communicate with these spirits, leading to supernatural events and chaos. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitlands are ghosts who haunt their former home after dying in an accident, while in "Things Heard & Seen", Catherine becomes aware of the spirit of Ella Smit, the previous owner who died in a murder-suicide. Both movies explore themes of the afterlife, the supernatural, and the dark secrets hidden within the homes. The protagonists must confront and deal with malevolent forces, whether the crude and mischievous Betelgeuse or the murderous George. Ultimately, the spirits seek justice and resolution, with Betelgeuse being trapped in the afterlife and George meeting a violent demise.
The Terrible Two
Both "Beetlejuice" and "The Terrible Two" involve families moving into haunted houses where supernatural entities reside. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitland ghosts try to scare away the new owners, the Deetz family, by summoning the mischievous Betelgeuse. Similarly in "The Terrible Two", the Poe family is haunted by the spirits of their deceased daughters and a demonic presence in their new home. Both films explore themes of grief, the afterlife, and the clash between the living and the dead. The plots revolve around the families' struggles to coexist with the ghostly inhabitants and the escalating paranormal events that unfold. Ultimately, both movies depict the living and the dead finding a way to reconcile and share the haunted houses.
Dream House
Both "Beetlejuice" and "Dream House" involve families moving into new homes that are haunted by the spirits of the previous owners who died there. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitlands are a ghost couple who haunt their former home after dying in an accident, while in "Dream House", the protagonist Peter Ward is revealed to be the ghost of the previous homeowner who lost his family in a tragic murder. The plots revolve around the living families interacting with these ghosts and uncovering the truth about their deaths. Both films explore themes of the afterlife, the supernatural, and the haunting of homes by restless spirits. They also feature characters who can communicate with the dead, like Lydia in "Beetlejuice" and Peter's delusion of his living family in "Dream House". Ultimately, the ghost characters in both movies find resolution and move on from their haunted existences.
The Conjuring 2
Both "The Conjuring 2" and "Beetlejuice" involve families dealing with supernatural entities haunting their homes. In "The Conjuring 2", the Hodgson family seeks help from paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren to rid their home of a demonic presence, similar to how the Maitlands in "Beetlejuice" enlist the help of Betelgeuse to scare away the new owners of their home. Both movies feature a powerful demonic entity (the nun Valak in "The Conjuring 2" and Betelgeuse in "Beetlejuice") that the protagonists must confront and overcome. The movies also explore themes of the afterlife, the supernatural world intersecting with the living, and the power of faith and determination in overcoming evil forces.
Amityville: No Escape
Both "Beetlejuice" and "Amityville: No Escape" involve haunted houses with a dark history. In "Beetlejuice", the Maitlands' home is haunted by their own ghosts after they die, while in "Amityville", the house at 112 Ocean Avenue is haunted by the spirits of a family murdered there. Both films feature a group of people, the Deetzes in "Beetlejuice" and a group of college students in "Amityville", who move into or visit these haunted houses and experience paranormal phenomena. The films also share themes of the supernatural, death, and the afterlife, as well as elements of horror and dark comedy. Additionally, both movies involve characters summoning or interacting with malevolent supernatural entities, Betelgeuse in "Beetlejuice" and the ghostly little girl in "Amityville", who cause chaos and harm.
Haunting of Winchester House
Both "Beetlejuice" and "Haunting of Winchester House" revolve around families moving into haunted houses inhabited by ghosts. In both movies, the ghosts initially try to scare away the new living residents, but eventually form a bond with one of the family members (Lydia in Beetlejuice, Haley in Winchester House). The ghosts enlist the help of a supernatural entity (Betelgeuse, Harrison Dent) to deal with the living intruders, but this backfires. There is a central malevolent ghost (Betelgeuse, Mrs. Winchester) who torments the living and other ghosts. The movies explore themes of the afterlife, the supernatural coexisting with the living world, and finding common ground between the two realms. Both films blend horror and comedy elements in their portrayal of haunted house tropes.