Welcome back to The Rewind Podcast!
Jonah and Keeks are back to discuss Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to the 1988 film Beetlejuice.
After unveiling their new viral clip segment, Keeks recalls a story about a former pet he reluctantly took in at the request of a then-roommate, and yes, Keeks got the last laugh. Before that story could spiral out of control, the hosts returned to the main topic, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.
As they discussed stand-out characters and scene-stealing moments, Jonah had to gather Keeks when he minimized Justin Theroux’s (Rory) acting career. Turns out Theroux has a few deep dive characters that Keeks found entertaining, mainly his roles in Zoolander and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. The hosts couldn’t stop praising Catherine O‘Hara’s (Delia Deetz) and Willem Dafoe’s (Wolf Jackson) ability to command every scene they were in. Keeks was absolutely convinced Dafoe ad-libbed several parts, with absolutely no proof, of course. While they spent time admiring O’Hara, Jonah and Keeks couldn’t help but acknowledge her portrayal of Delia Deetz is the true origin of Moira Rose.
There were some obvious absences from the film. The Maitlands, originally played by Geena Davis (Barbara Maitland) and Alec Baldwin (Adam Maitland), did not return to this film. Director Tim Burton wanted to return to the practical effects that made the original movie so special. Taking Davis and Baldwin back to 1988 would require extensive and EXPENSIVE CGI. Jeffrey Jones (Charles Deetz) was also missing. The character’s final moments were depicted using claymation, similar to the effect used in the original Beetlejuice. Do you know why Jones didn’t return to this film? Watch or listen to find out why.
Things to Know About Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice is a dark comedy, horror film directed by Tim Burton and featured the return of Michael Keaton (Betelgeuse), Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz), and Catherine O’Hara (Delia Deetz). Additionally, the movie stars Jenna Ortega (Astrid Deetz), and Willem Dafoe (Wolf Jackson). The movie was written by Larry Wilson, Alfred Gough, and Michael McDowell. McDowell pinned the original film and passed away in 1999 while working on a screenplay for the Beetlejuice sequel.
The film was released in theaters on September 6, 2024, with a budget of $15 million. It made over $450 million worldwide. At the time of the recording, the series had a Tomatometer score of 76 percent and a Popcorn Meter rating of 79 percent.
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Synopsis
After an unexpected 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 rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
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