Following a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return to their home in 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 will never forget.
Keaton said in March 2014 that this is the only sequel he is interested in making. 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. Beetlejuice: I think it was Dostoevsky who said…
SPOILER: There’s a dedication in the end credits to Bob the Skinner, who died in the film. Featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O’Malley (2024) MacArthur ParkWritten by Jimmy WebbPerformed by Donna SummerCourtesy of Island Def Jam Music GroupUnder license to Universal Music Operations Ltd. The original Beetlejuice is legendary, and I’m going to pretend this one doesn’t exist because, seriously, come on.
🤔 The sequel just didn’t capture the magic of the original. It was missing the charm, wit, and unique style that made the first film a classic. It felt more like a cash grab than a genuine attempt to continue the story.
Hopefully, future projects will do more justice to Beetlejuice’s legacy.