10 Things You Didn’t Know About Beetlejuice

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What word do you have to say three times to summon a perverted bio-exorcist to get rid of living people infesting your house? The answer is Beetlejuice, the ever popular 1988 cult classic film by Tim Burton. This kooky film stars some of Burton’s most iconic actors and actresses, as well as some pretty stand out performances that have lived on in our memories for years and years.

Starring Michael Keaton in the title role, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin as a dead married couple, and Winona Ryder as a young girl obsessed with death after her mother passes away, this strange film creates an incredible cast of characters. As you can imagine, the conflict of the film

Beetlejuice has been popular since its initial release, grossing US $73.7 million on a $15 million budget. It was a critical and commercial success, becoming one of Tim Burton’s most popular films to date and a much-anticipated sequel is heading our way next year.

A strange and fantastical idea like this is sure to have some interesting things happening on set, as well as behind the scenes, while creating the film itself. As one of Burton’s most popular films, and one of my personal favorites, there are so many interesting facts to note about its production.

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