Summary
Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceis set thirty-six years after the events of the original movie and once again centers on the Deetz family facing grief. Following the death of family patriarch Charles Deetz, the family returns to Winter River where Lydia’s daughter Astrid finds trouble. After discovering the mysterious model of the town in the attic, she unintentionally opens a portal to the Afterlife, releasing Betelgeuse and causing havoc for her family.
Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and director Tim Burton returned for a sequel that finds Lydia becoming the parent in the tumultuous relationship with her teenage daughter. Jenna Ortega takes on the role of a rebellious teenager, joining Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe in theBeetlejuiceworld.Beetlejuice Beetlejuicebrings the worldof oddities, comedy, and heart back with a new perspective on the story with the dynamic between Lydia, Astrid, and Betelgeuse.
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Screen RantinterviewedBeetlejuice Beetlejuicestar Monica Bellucci, who shared what she loved about working with Burton including the use of practical effects and the atmosphere he created on set. Bellucci also revealedwhich other Tim Burton projectsshe’d like to see continued through sequels, includingEdward Scissorhands.
Monica Bellucci Recounts Her Experience Working On Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim Burton “Knows How To Create A Beautiful Atmosphere On Set”
Screen Rant: I love Tim’s use of old-school effects in this film. It really makes it feel like such a seamless continuation of the original. Did you have any favorite practical effects or props that he used on the one?
Monica Bellucci: Oh, what I like is that Tim prefers practical effects [more] than CGI, so you really react with real monsters in front of you. For an actor, it’s easier because you’re able to go farther with your fantasy and your imagination. And also he loves to draw, so there are always drawings of characters and situations that he shows to us.
He knows how to create a beautiful atmosphere on set. He’s so precise, and he knows what he wants. He works very fast. And also, he knows how to create situations that are scary, shocking, unpredictable, but also funny and deep and emotional - because what I like about it is the work. His characters have often childlike qualities and, to me, he knows how to create the light in the darkness.
He’s called this a reinvigorating experience. He told us that he was actually going to stop directing films before he went off and madeWednesdayand found this experience really invigorating. Could you sort of sense that from him on set?
Monica Bellucci: What I saw on set was that he was full of energy and joy, and I think this film for Tim is very personal. I think it’s something very important for him, and for me to be a witness to this beautiful atmosphere and to see this synergy and this creative connection between him and all those incredible actors was really so enriching. I’m so happy and so honored to be part of this amazing cast and to enter into Tim’s fantastic, poetic, magical world.
Monica Bellucci Reveals Which Tim Burton Worlds She’d Like To See Continue
Corpse Bride, Dark Shadows, and Edward Scissorhands Get Shoutouts
Are you a big Tim Burton fan? Are there any other franchises or movies that he’s done that you’d like to do a follow-up to?
Monica Bellucci: Oh my God. Like everybody, because I think that his work touches all generations. And I mean, I love everything from Vincent his first short movie, Corpse Bride, Dark Shadow, Edward Scissorhands, Dumbo, I mean, everything.
Now that I’m realizing it, there are some thematic similarities between Delores and Corpse Bride. In a lot of ways.
Monica Bellucci: Yeah, but I think it’s so attached to his dreams and his characters. If we look [at] his books, I mean, Delores is there already. There are so many women that are painted that way from him.
About Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
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.
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Cast
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
