Tim Burton‘s Beetlejuice sequel opens Venice Film Festival to standing ovation

Jenna Ortega, left, and Winona Ryder pose for photographers in Venice (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

The much-anticipated sequel to 1988 hit film Beetlejuice received a standing ovation as it opened Venice Film Festival, with stars Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara all in attendance.

The follow-up from filmmaker Tim Burton titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice premiered at the 81st edition of the Italian festival on Wednesday, which also saw actress Sigourney Weaver accept a lifetime achievement award.