We're working on a script and I think it's probably closer than ever and I'd love to work with him again. [30], Janet Maslin of The New York Times gave the film a negative review, stating that the film "tries anything and everything for effect, and only occasionally manages something marginally funny" and "is about as funny as a shrunken head". Their caseworker, Juno, informs them it is for them to get the Deetzes out if they want them gone. The soundtrack entered the Billboard 200 albums chart the week ending June 25, 1988, at #145, peaking two weeks later at #118 and spending a total of six weeks on the chart. Geffen reissued the original 1988 soundtrack on vinyl in 2015, and then was later re-mastered and pressed to vinyl by Waxwork Records in 2019 for the 30th anniversary of Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice, de un delirante humor negro, fue un gran éxito en el año de su estreno, recaudando hasta 73 millones de dólares tan sólo en Estados Unidos. So it's something that if the elements are right—because I do love the character and Michael's amazing as that character, so yeah we'll see. He was also adamant that Keaton would return and that Warner Bros. would not recast the role. While the setting is the fictional village of Winter River, Connecticut, all outdoor scenes were filmed in East Corinth, a village in the town of Corinth, Vermont. [57][58], In 2016, work began on a Broadway stage musical adaptation of the film directed by Alex Timbers, produced by Warner Bros., with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect and the musical book written by Scott Brown and Anthony King. [37] Beetlejuice was 88th in the American Film Institute's list of Best Comedies. Two other vintage Belafonte recordings that appeared in the film are absent from the soundtrack: "Man Smart, Woman Smarter" and "Sweetheart from Venezuela". [3], Lester was born with dwarfism and microcephaly, a condition that caused his small head relative to his small body. [13] Instead of possessing the Deetzes and forcing them to dance during dinner, the Maitlands cause a vine-patterned carpet to come to life and attack the Deetzes by tangling them to their chairs. O'Hara quickly signed on, while Burton claimed it took a lot of time to convince other cast members to sign, as "they didn't know what to think of the weird script. Beetlejuice is a 1988 American fantasy comedy film[2][3] directed by Tim Burton, produced by the Geffen Company, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. "[11] The song, which Beetlejuice created spontaneously in the recording studio, has been covered by the rock group Staind,[12] who included the song on special editions of their album Chapter V. On September 19, 2005, Blues Traveler played their version of "This Is Beetle" on The Howard Stern Show. This was after the film had already fallen out of the top 10 and before the video release later in October. McDowell's script also featured a second Deetz child, nine-year-old Cathy, the only person able to see the Maitlands and the subject of Betelgeuse's homicidal wrath in the film's climax, during which he mutilates her while in the form of a rabid squirrel before revealing his true form.[12]. But I went into his office, and he literally said "what are you doing with your career? [8] He hired Bo Welch, his future collaborator on Edward Scissorhands (1990) and Batman Returns (1992). As one can guess, this wiki will be based off of the Ghostbusters Wiki model look. The test screenings were met with positive feedback and prompted Burton to film an epilogue featuring Betelgeuse foolishly angering a witch doctor. For the star, see, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Adventures of Beetlejuice: Skeletons in the Closet. [4], On the October 2, 2007, broadcast of The Howard Stern Show, Jerry O'Connell revealed that he knew Beetlejuice while he was growing up. [7] Burton had wanted to hire Anton Furst as production designer after being impressed with his work on The Company of Wolves (1984) and Full Metal Jacket (1987), though Furst was committed to High Spirits, a choice he later regretted. [29] Desson Howe of The Washington Post felt Beetlejuice had "the perfect balance of bizarreness, comedy and horror". Lydia asks Betelgeuse for help and he agrees on the condition she marry him so he can be freed to enter the mortal world; she agrees and summons him. The two inquire about Betelgeuse and Juno explains he was her former assistant who became a freelancer, and advises that he is a troublemaker and they should not seek his help. episode "Ghost with the Most," which aired in October 2020 as part of the show's sixth season. With her interior designer Otho, Delia make plans to renovate the house. [41] The story followed the Deetz family moving to Hawaii, where Charles is developing a resort. [49] In December 2014, Burton stated, "It's a character that I love and I miss actually working with Michael. I was director of development for the director Walter Hill. Beetlejuice (1988) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. They summon Betelgeuse, but his crude personality convinces them they made a mistake and they refuse to work with him. 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"Beetlejuice Is a Horror-Fantasy-Comedy Hybrid Above All Categorization", "15 famous fictional New England locales - A&E", "15 famous fictional New England locales", "Danny Elfman: Beetlejuice (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)", "Roger Rabbit' Hops to Box-Office Top; 'Coming to America' Hits 2nd", Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, "Seth Grahame-Smith Gives Update on Beetlejuice Sequel; Says Film Will Be a True Sequel Set 26 or 27 Years After the Original", "KatzSmith Duo Makes First-Look Warner Bros Deal; Will Bring 'Beetlejuice' Back From Dead", "John Ary With A Brief Snippet Of Info Re: Beetlejuice 2 Via Writer Seth Grahame-Smith!! Beetlejuice made his debut on The Howard Stern Show on July 14th, 1999, making an appearance with Frank "Third Degree" Burns, another little person. I would rather just not make it, I'd rather just throw the whole thing away than make something that pays no respect and doesn't live up even close to the legacy of the first film. [5] Burton cast Ryder upon seeing her in Lucas. [56], The character of Beetlejuice was later prominently featured in the Teen Titans Go! Shortly after that, we sold it to the Geffen Company.[14]. [5], Beetlejuice made his debut on The Howard Stern Show on July 14th, 1999, making an appearance with Frank "Third Degree" Burns, another little person. Burton was unfamiliar with Keaton's work, but was quickly convinced. [54] In April 2019, Warner Bros. stated the sequel had been shelved. Consulting the Handbook, the Maitlands open a door to the netherworld and discover that the afterlife is structured according to a complex bureaucracy. Why are you going to squander all that for this piece of shit", was basically what he was saying. [60] The musical premiered its pre-Broadway tryout at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C. for a limited run from October 14 to November 18, 2018. [15], In 2002, Beetlejuice appeared in rapper N.O.R.E. | Betelgeuse's true form was that of the Middle Eastern man, and much of his dialogue was written in African American Vernacular English. The Maitlands return to their house and meet Lydia, who is able to see them due to her strange nature and has read and understood the Handbook; the three become friends but the Maitlands still want to remove the Deetzes. [40] "Tim thought it would be funny to match the surfing backdrop of a beach movie with some sort of German Expressionism, because they're totally wrong together," Gems said. "[45], In November 2013, Ryder hinted at a possible return for the sequel as well by saying, "I'm kind of sworn to secrecy but it sounds like it might be happening. "[41], In September 2011, Warner Bros. hired Seth Grahame-Smith, who collaborated with Burton on Dark Shadows and Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, to write and produce a sequel to Beetlejuice. As a joke, Burton suggested the name Scared Sheetless and was horrified when the studio actually considered using it. Though he seems fun on screen, it is clear he is not a pleasant person to have around in real life, as he constantly invades people's personal space (even to the point of sexual harassment), does disgusting things like spitting in his own coat and makes rather rude gestures. A spectre named Betelgeuse (pronounced Beetlejuice) sends the two advertisements promoting himself as a "bio-exorcist". Beetlejuice opened theatrically in the United States on March 30, 1988, earning US$8,030,897 in its opening weekend. The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a … [28] Vincent Canby of The New York Times called it "a farce for our time" and wished Keaton could have received more screen time. )[33] while the British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominated the film with Best Visual Effects and Makeup at the 42nd British Academy Film Awards. [15] Skaaren's rewrite also altered McDowell's depiction of the limbo that keeps Barbara and Adam trapped inside of their home; in McDowell's script, it takes the form of a massive void filled with giant clock gears that shred the fabric of time and space as they move. Charles has the idea to turn the town into a tourist trap themed around the supernatural and convinces his former boss Maxie Dean to visit, and Maxie demands proof of the supernatural. With Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Annie McEnroe. "[6], Beetlejuice's budget was US$15 million, with just US$1 million given over to visual effects work. Release Dates (voice) (uncredited), director of photography (as Thomas Ackerman), special makeup effects artist (uncredited), special makeup effects artist: crew (uncredited), Barbara/Adam transformation assistant (uncredited), production supervisor: The Geffen Company, assistant property master (as Gary Kieldrup), creative construction supervisor: Short effects crew, miniature landscape: topographical landscape (uncredited), supervising sound editor (as Richard Anderson), assistant sound editor (as Gilbert Haimsohn), adr editor (uncredited) / adr recordist (uncredited), puppet and prop fabrication and design (uncredited), staircase miniature/ted rae's persistence of vision studio (uncredited), model shop supervisor: Short effects crew, visual effects: Barbara/Adam transportation, construction supervisor: short effects crew (as James McGeachy), miniature wardrobe fabricator (uncredited), miniature effects unit: model maker (uncredited), visual effects camera assistant: VCE (uncredited), second assistant camera (as Patty Harrison), first assistant camera (as David Parrish), additional adr voice casting (uncredited), executive in charge of casting: Geffen/Warner Bros. (uncredited), musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) / oboe soloist (uncredited), mechanical effects supervisor: Short effects crew, production executive: Short effects crew (as Barbara Stephans Slifka), production accountant (as Ramona Dorene Villarrial). [61], This article is about the film. It's a priority for Tim. Beetlejuice was a financial success,[21] recouping its US$15 million budget, and was the 10th-highest grossing film of 1988. "[48] The story will be set in a real time frame from 1988; "This will be a true 26 or 27 years later sequel. What's great is that for Beetlejuice [sic], time means nothing in the afterlife, but the world outside is a different story. Burton and Keaton have not officially signed on but will return if the script is good enough. [14] There was also a controversy around the share of potential profits from the song, and Beetlejuice's manager at the time, Sean Rooney, got into an argument with Gary Dell'Abate, the executive producer of The Howard Stern Show, regarding the percentage share of the profits between Beetlejuice and Christy. Betelgeuse stops the exorcism and disposes of Maxie, his wife, and Otho, then summons a ghastly minister to wed Lydia. He'd read it. "[50] In January 2015, writer Grahame-Smith told Entertainment Weekly that the script was finished and that he and Burton intended to start filming Beetlejuice 2 by the end of the year, and that both Keaton and Ryder would return in their respective roles. Sidney also won the Saturn for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Juno, and the film received five other nominations: Direction for Burton, Writing for McDowell and Skaaren, Best Supporting Actor for Keaton, Music for Elfman and Special Effects. The website's critical consensus reads, "Brilliantly bizarre and overflowing with ideas, Beetlejuice offers some of Michael Keaton's most deliciously manic work - and creepy, funny fun for the whole family. The musical was debuted by readings starring Christopher Fitzgerald with the second featuring Kris Kukul as musical director and Connor Gallagher as choreographer. The Maitlands attempt to frighten the Deetzes at a dinner party, but their actions only amuse them and the Deetzes search the attic, and Otho takes the Handbook. [55], Due to the film's financial success, a Beetlejuice animated television series was created for ABC. McDowell's original script is far less comedic and much darker; the Maitlands' car crash is depicted graphically, with Barbara's arm being crushed and the couple screaming for help as they slowly drown in the river. [34][35], Beetlejuice won Best Horror Film and Best Make-up at the 1988 Saturn Awards. They find a book titled Handbook for the Recently Deceased and realize they drowned in the crash and are trapped haunting their house. Impressed with Daniel Waters' work on Heathers, Burton approached him for a rewrite. In another version of the script, the film was to have concluded with the Maitlands, Deetzes, and Otho conducting an exorcism ritual that destroys Betelgeuse, and the Maitlands transforming into miniature versions of themselves and moving into Adam's model of their home, which they refurbish to look like their house before the Deetzes moved in. [17] Interiors were filmed at The Culver Studios in Culver City, California. Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, Afterlife announcer And I have to say, I love Lydia Deetz so much. The Beetlejuice soundtrack, first released in 1988 on LP, CD, and cassette tape, features most of the score (written and arranged by Danny Elfman) from the film. The financial success of Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) made Burton a "bankable" director, and he began working on a script for Batman with Sam Hamm. Betelgeuse manifests as a monstrous snake and attacks them until the Maitlands order him back. [12] A reference to this remained, as Barbara remarks that her arm feels frozen upon returning home as a ghost.

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