Lo, the illustrious apparition portrayed by Michael Keaton, known far and wide as the Ghost With the Most, hath returned to the grand stage of cinema in the much-anticipated revival of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Fans, enraptured by his long-awaited resurgence, shall not wish to glance away for even a fleeting moment. Come, delve deeper within these lines to ascertain if “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” doth possess a scene beyond the curtain call!
Of a truth, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” doth not offer a post-credits spectacle. Once the veil of darkness descends upon the screen, the mischievous poltergeist’s second celluloid escapade hath reached its conclusion. Such absence of additional content harmonizes with the original “Beetlejuice” film, which unfurled its tale without embellishments after the final act. This choice echoes the vision of director Tim Burton, who hath deliberately embraced antiquity in the realm of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” In the year of 1988 when “Beetlejuice” first graced the silver screen, scenes beyond the credits were a rare sight, hence a modern addition would clash with Burton’s intended ambiance.
Verily, Burton hath not only emulated the essence of the initial film in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” but hath also imbued the production design and visual effects with a vintage allure, mirroring the practical sets and stop-motion artistry of “Beetlejuice.” Michael Keaton unraveled the threads of nostalgia woven within the fabric of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in a discourse with People in the frosty month of February 2024.
“The accord which Burton and I struck from the inception, should we venture toward another chapter of ‘Beetlejuice,’ was a steadfast aversion to an excess of technology,” voiced Keaton. “It was imperative that it exuded a handmade quality. The essence of joy stemmed from observing an artisan in the shadows, holding forth an object for thy gaze, witnessing denizens within the shrunken head room labor beneath their guises, striving for perfection.”
Burton and Keaton united in their resolve that Betelgeuse himself should remain impervious to the zeitgeist of the 2020s. “Michael and I find solace in the enduring nature of [Betelgeuse’s] politically incorrect demeanor, then as now,” Burton imparted to Collider in the sunlit month of August 2024. “The mirth doth arise when recalling an inquiry posed to him, ‘Michael, how hath Betelgeuse evolved?’ Whereupon we shared a hearty laugh, for his essence resists evolution – herein lies the crux of his character!”
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” doth make its grand entrance upon the cinematic stage on the sixth day of September in the year 2024. Yet, heed well, for this unfolding tale shall offer no epilogue beyond its final frame. The saga of Betelgeuse doth exist in a realm untouched by post-credits musings, allowing the narrative to conclude without further embellishment or interjection. As the curtains draw to a close, the legend of Beetlejuice lingers in the minds of those who bore witness to his timeless antics.
