A Tim Burton film, now considered essential, follows ghosts haunting a modernized dream home, blending humor and fantasy.
Film explores ghostly domestic life
A film directed by Tim Burton, released in the United States with initial caution but now regarded as essential, portrays young married couples living happily in their dream house before dying and becoming ghosts. Setting and plot details
The film, which was a significant success in the United States, shows these ghosts haunting their former home, which is later purchased by New Yorkers who redecorate it in a modern art style. Thematic conflict and style
The film presents a conflict between traditionalist spirits and avant-garde decor, with Burton mediating the aesthetic clash in a fantasy comedy that resists academic categorization. Cast and release date
The film features Michael Keaton in a humorous role and was released on October 31, 2026. At the time of its release, Burton's name was not widely recognized, as his first feature film, Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, had not yet been released in France.
