News & Stories Tim Burton talks about returning to 'Beetlejuice' after nearly 40 years Gurjit Kaur Sarah Handel Scott Detrow September 05, 2024 Play AudioPlaying8 mins left NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with director Tim Burton on his latest film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The movie is a sequel to Burton's beloved 1988 comedy Beetlejuice. Why you can trust KUOW