Beetlejuice: Ah. Well... I attended Juilliard... I'm a graduate of the Harvard business school.

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 ...

What conditions did Beetlejuice have?

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.

What disabilities did Beetlejuice have?

He was born on June 2, 1968, in New Jersey to Christopher Palid and Lillie Green and is the second youngest of six children. He was diagnosed with dwarfism and microcephaly as a child, a condition characterized by short stature, skeletal abnormalities, and an unusually small head, as well as an intellectual disability.

Did Beetlejuice graduate from Juilliard?

I attended Juilliard... I'm a graduate of the Harvard business school. I travel quite extensively. I lived through the Black Plague and had a pretty good time during that.

Beetlejuice- Qualifications

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.

What was Beetlejuice before he died?

We know that Beetlejuice used to work as the assistant to the caseworker Juno, which means he killed himself, since all undead civil servants committed suicide. Beetlejuice was Bozman, and he killed himself after his building was completed in 1835.

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.

Who did Beetlejuice special effects?

Is there blood in Beetlejuice?

Violence & Gore (13)

A few are a bit bloody, one is clearly shown having slit wrists, however they are all harmless. All Violence is used for comedic effect. All of the violence also being cartoony and absurdist.

What happens when Beetlejuice 3 times?

The Effects of Saying Beetlejuice 3 Times

In the film, saying the name “Beetlejuice” thrice is the key to summoning him. Saying his name 3 times stresses how much he is wanted and acts like some sort of a “contract.” So, once he appears, you couldn't raise the defense that you summoned him by accident.

When was Beetlejuice released?

Beetlejuice (1988) - IMDb.

Is Beetlejuice a 12?

However, if you do allow a child (aged 10 to 15 – this is NOT recommended for anyone younger) to see this movie, please bear in mind that the humour is dark and death is a central theme.

What is Beetlejuice's backstory?

Beetlejuice is actually Born a Ghost since his family originates in the Neitherworld similar to Casper the friendly ghost from cartoons,It the source of all things spooky so not everything that lives there was once a human.

What does Beetlejuice say in his commercial?

Beetlejuice: [finishing his used-car style commercial] And remember... Beetlejuice: I'll eat anything you want me to eat. I'll swallow anything you want me to swallow. But, come on down and I'll... chew on a dog!

Does Beetlejuice have inappropriate scenes?

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.

What age rating is hocus pocus?

This is a cute Halloween flick without too much gore. The issue is that the PG rating is too low for what the movie contains. It views more like a PG-13. While the Halloween violence is minimal, there are numerous sexual innuendos in this movie that are shocking for a movie that seems to be aimed for kids.

Does Beetlejuice hold up?

And looking back at Beetlejuice all those years later, the movie (which was written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren) does hold up as a really funny and truly twisted dark comedy.

Who married Beetlejuice?

Feeling alone and betrayed again, Beetlejuice talks with his clones about how he wants to leave the house to finally connect with people now that he can be seen. To achieve this, he decides to trick Lydia into marrying him, which will allow him to roam free in the living world ("That Beautiful Sound" (reprise)).

Is Beetlejuice a ghost or demon?

Beetlejuice's appearance in the original script had him as a tall, black, winged demon that could transform into the appearance of a small Middle-Eastern man.

What couple died in Beetlejuice?

Despite the fact that Tim Burton's original Beetlejuice film kicks off with the deaths of Barbara and Adam Maitland, the 1988 horror-comedy didn't feature a funeral scene. Rather, the movie jumped straight from their deaths on the bridge to the couple returning to their home and discovering that they were dead.

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.

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.