September 4th 2024.
In the 1980s, a little film called Beetlejuice was released and it quickly became a beloved family favorite. It's hard to deny the charm of this movie, but what many people may not know is that the original plan for the film was much darker.
Directed by Tim Burton, Beetlejuice introduced us to the eccentric bio-exorcist Beetlejuice, played by the talented Michael Keaton, and a star-studded cast including Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, and Alec Baldwin. The story followed a ghostly couple who are desperate to get rid of the new living tenants in their home. They turn to the mischievous spirit Beetlejuice for help, but things take a sinister turn.
Now, over 30 years later, the gang is back for a highly-anticipated sequel, set to be released on September 6. This time, they are joined by newcomers Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Defoe. But before we get too excited, let's take a look back at what could have been.
According to Den of Geek, the original script for Beetlejuice, titled Beetle Juice and written by Michael McDowell, was much darker. It featured a shapeshifting version of Beetlejuice who terrorized the family and even sexually assaulted Lydia, played by Winona Ryder. There were also scenes involving her sister, Cathy, who did not make it into the final cut of the film.
The focus on the death of the Maitland family, played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis, was also much more gruesome in the draft script. Thankfully, Tim Burton decided to lighten things up a bit for the final version of the film.
Now, with the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it seems that the darkly comedic tone is here to stay. The sequel will follow three generations of the Deetz family as they return to Winter River and accidentally open a portal to the afterlife, unleashing Beetlejuice once again. Lydia will also have her hands full trying to control her rebellious teenage daughter.
At a press conference at the Venice Film Festival, Tim Burton opened up about his decision to revisit the world of Beetlejuice after all these years. He described it as a "very personal film" and explained that he wanted to do something from the heart, with people he loved working with.
"I lost myself a bit," he admitted, "but now with this one I feel it didn’t matter how it turned out, I just enjoyed and loved making it with all those people."
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will hit cinemas on September 6 and we can't wait to see what kind of chaos Beetlejuice brings this time. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to The Agency entertainment team. They can be contacted through email, by phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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