Adam : What are your qualifications? Beetlejuice : Ah. Well... I attended Juilliard...

What are Beetlejuice's qualifications?

According to Betelgeuse, he attended Julliard, is a graduate of the Harvard Business School, traveled quite extensively, lived through the Black Plague (and had a pretty good time during that), and has seen "The Exorcist" about 167 times (and it keeps getting funnier every single time he's seen it, not to mention the ...

How many times has Beetlejuice seen The Exorcist?

I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT... NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT YOU'RE TALKING TO A DEAD GUY...

What did Beetlejuice see 167 times?

I've seen the EXORCIST ABOUT A HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVEN TIMES, AND IT KEEPS GETTING FUNNIER EVERY SINGLE TIME I SEE IT...

Who auditioned for Beetlejuice?

Burton's original choice for Beetlejuice was Sammy Davis, Jr. The producers also considered Dudley Moore and Sam Kinison for the role, but Geffen suggested Keaton. Burton was unfamiliar with Keaton's work, but was quickly convinced.

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Why is Beetlejuice's head small?

The popular rock group. Suffers from microcephaly, an abnormally small head and brain. In his case, this is accompanied by mental retardation and small stature (4' 3"), though he does not have the disproportionate limb size associated with dwarfism. Frequent guest on Howard Stern's radio show.

Is Beetlejuice appropriate for a 6 year old?

Enjoyable, don't show it to kids under 10.

Beetlejuice turns into a giant snake, quite scary for youngsters. Sexual:7/10 First of all, Beetlejuice is a pervert who forces Lydia to nearly marry him, and tries to kiss a mans wife. (And later lifts her skirt.)

How old was Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice?

She was fifteen, she turned sixteen on the movie. She was a prodigy. From a very young age, she was an old soul. She really got the words and the imagery.

How old is Lydia in Beetlejuice?

While Lydia Deetz's age was never explicitly stated in Beetlejuice, she's confirmed to be a high school student who is likely about 16 years old, which was Winona Ryder's age when the original 1988 movie was released.

Are there any inappropriate scenes in Beetlejuice?

Sex & Nudity (8)

Beetlejuice has a look up Barbara's dress by lifting her dress up with a stick, but nothing is shown. He also forcefully kisses her, and grabs her. All of this is when they first meet him. Beetlejuice caresses a dead girl's thigh.

Why is Beetlejuice called Beetlejuice?

The studio was worried about the movie's success, especially because of its confusing title, as "Beetlejuice" is a play on Betelgeuse, the real spelling of the name of the bio-exorcist and the name of a star constellation. According to IndieWire, Warner Bros. begged Burton to change the name.

What language is Betelgeuse?

While observed since antiquity, the name Betelgeuse is a French rendering of an Arabic name, which has been recorded as bit al-jauza or yad al-jauza. While it's exact translation is disputed, al-jauza has been interpreted as “the central one” or even “the giant,” referring to Orion (as well as Gemini).

How scary is Beetlejuice?

Violence & Scariness

The main characters are ghosts and the entire film has an eerie mood. Plenty of scary/cartoonishly gory moments, such as a woman blowing cigarette smoke out of her slit throat. An afterlife waiting room holds people in various states of death, including states implying violent deaths.

Why can Lydia see Beetlejuice?

Summary. Lydia Deetz could see the dead in Beetlejuice because she wasn't afraid of death, unlike the other living characters who were arrogant and ignored their own mortality. Lydia's fascination with morbid topics and her desire to live with the ghosts in the attic further solidify her lack of fear towards death.

How long were the Maitlands dead?

8 Barbara Maitland

In the original movie, Barbara conjured Beetlejuice to help scare the Deetz family away from her home, which she and Adam were stuck in for another 125 years after their death.

Who was Beetlejuice's wife?

Monica Bellucci has been cast in Beetlejuice 2 as none other than the spouse of the titular wisecracking ghost Beetlejuice.

Who is the suicidal girl in Beetlejuice?

Miss Argentina (aka The Receptionist, and Miss Receptionist) appears at the window in the Neitherworld Waiting Room. As she's shown in the live-action film, it appears that she committed suicide by cutting her wrists.

Who was the fat guy in Beetlejuice?

Road Kill Man appears in the typing pool area of Neitherworld Social Services. He appears as the messenger in the Neitherworld and is seen when the Maitland's go to see Juno. Road Kill Man is a man who got run over, and now resembles a raccoon pancake you see on the side of the road.

What is the F word in the movie Beetlejuice?

Trapped inside a diorama model, Betelgeuse lets off some steam, kicking over a tree before calling out, "Nice f***in' model!" Director Tim Burton wasn't shy about the mature material; the F-bomb is well-timed as it solidifies the sketchy salesman nature of its titular character.

What does Beetlejuice call Lydia?

Beetlejuice frequently addresses her as "Lyds" or "Babes" rather than "Lydia" though he does use her full name from time to time, like when he is scared, amused, or worried about her; for example: in "Worm Welcome" when Beetlejuice found out that "Worm Your Way" deodorant causes baby Sandworms to go crazy, he was ...

Should a 12 year old watch Beetlejuice?

There is definitely some coarse language, a few scary or gory images, and both sexual and suicide references that some kids might not be ready to digest quite yet.

What are the most iconic scenes in Beetlejuice?