Most of the movie is a lot of fun, and a fine sequel to Beetlejuice.
Then, the last 15 minutes just kind of happen and everything gets resolved in the least satisfying ways.
Still, ultimately worth a watch, and will probably find an occasional place in my Halloween rotation.
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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