“From its early Germanic roots to Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the Gothic sensibility has journeyed throughout the centuries, morphing through architecture, art, fashion, music and film.
“Few directors are so instantly recognisable by their aesthetic as Tim Burton. Since Beetlejuice became an unlikely hit in 1988, his dark sensitivity and playful, acid palette have captivated audiences.
“As the film’s sequel is released, Burton still holds a distinctive place in contemporary film-making. The Gothic has inspired him in every sense, from the macabre yet romantic settings of medieval architecture, to the genre’s iconic literary monsters, and emotionally coded fashion of the goth subculture.”
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