Key Takeaways:
– The long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton's Beetlejuice, ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' hits the theatres on September 6th.
– Regal cinema-goers can score a collectible sandworm popcorn bucket.
– The film has a star-studded cast featuring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Jenna Ortega, among others.
– The sequel to the cult classic was stuck in development for decades before finally seeing realization.
Fans of Beetlejuice, buckle up! The much-anticipated sequel to Tim Burton's 1988 classic, hilariously titled ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', is set to make its big-screen debut on September 6th. But that's not all! If you decide to watch this creepy comedy at a Regal cinema, you'll have the chance to snag a super cool collectible popcorn bucket.
Developing Beetlejuice, All Over Again
Hamilton scribe Jonathan Gems was the first to toy with the idea of a sequel, way back in 1990. He suggested giving it a whimsical title: ‘Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian'. But as the years went by, the script shifted hands quite a few times with writers like Daniel Waters, Pamela Norris, Kevin Smith, Seth Grahame-Smith, and Mike Vukadinovich all working on various versions of the sequel.
Finally, after a swirl of rewrites, the film's screenplay found its final form, thanks to Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, the duo behind the show, ‘Wednesday'. Interestingly, the much-hyped sequel is being produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B. The initial shooting took place in London, after which the production moved to Vermont and Massachusetts.
The Spooky Synopsis
Dare to repeat his name thrice? Beetlejuice is back on his old haunting grounds in Winter River, ready to wreak havoc! Following an unforeseen family tragedy, the Deetz family, spanning three generations, are forced to return home. Lydia Deetz, played by Winona Ryder, finds her life in a tailspin when her rebellious daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), stumbles upon a mysterious model town tucked away in the attic and unwittingly unlocks the portal to the Afterlife.
With the atypical demon Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) waiting in the wings for his name to be recited three times, one can only imagine the chaos and hilarity that will ensue both on Earth and in the Afterlife.
Rounding Up the Cast
Joining the iconic Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder are a bunch of other mega-talents. Catherine O'Hara is back to play Lydia's eccentric stepmother Delia while Justin Theroux features as Rory. The intriguing mix is further spiced up with Monica Bellucci cast as Beetlejuice's wife and Willem Dafoe portraying a law enforcement officer in the afterlife. Arthur Conti also makes an appearance in an undisclosed role.
The main question though – will you be heading out to watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on its release next month? And will you be picking up your popcorn in a Regal sandworm popcorn bucket? Leave a comment and let us know!
So, gear up for a spectral adventure with ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'. The anticipation is real, and with a popcorn bucket shaped like a sandworm from the movie, the fun is doubled. See you at the movies!
