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Tim Burton has said that the film would only be made if Michael Keaton reprised his role
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After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the afterlife. Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci share why filming Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice was an experience they’ll never forget.
Beetlejuice: I think it was Dostoyevsky who said
Keaton said in March 2014 that it was the only sequel he wanted to make. The film references “French physicist” Maria Sklodowska-Curie; she is, in fact, one of the most famous Polish scientists in history, often considered second only to Copernicus. Later, motherfucker.
Starring on Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O’Malley (2024)
SPOILER: There’s a shout-out in the end credits to Bob the Skinner, who died in the movie. MacArthur ParkWritten by Jimmy WebbPerformed by Donna SummerCourtesy of Island Def Jam Music GroupLicensed by Universal Music Operations Ltd. Beetlejuice, specifically Beetlejuice, and maybe Bob, were the only decent things in this sequel.
🤔 The sequel just didn’t capture the magic of the original
The original Beetlejuice is legendary, and I’m going to pretend this one doesn’t exist because, seriously, come on. It lacked the charm, wit, and unique style that made the first film a classic. It felt more like an attempt to make money than to continue the story.
Fans of the original will likely be disappointed
It’s a shame, because there was so much potential. Hopefully future projects will do better justice to Beetlejuice’s legacy.
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