The teaser trailer for the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s masterpiece, Beetlejuice, has finally dropped. Aptly titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the teaser takes us back to the quaint little town of Winter River Connecticut and let me tell you, it feels good to be back.
I could not help but smile while watching the trailer. The attention to detail is astounding. I swear it looks as if they had not stopped filming from the original movie. The covered bridge, Miss Shannon’s School for Girls, and even the Ditz’s attic; they look fanastic.
As does our cast. Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, despite being older, still look their parts. I also appreciate that new comer Jenna Ortega seems to have her own style instead of being a carbon copy of her mother Lydia. Of course, as this is only a tease, we only get the shortest of glimpses of these characters, but from what little I see, I like.
Finally let us discuss the title character himself. Michael Keaton returns as the ‘ghost-with-the-most’ Beetlejuice and let me tell you; he looks absolutely magnificent. The suit, the makeup, the voice; it’s all there and it is glorious!
Yet something else caught my attention. Something beyond the nostalgia. It was the final frame of the trailer. Did you notice because I sure as hell did.
It was Beetlejuice looking angry.
Not annoyed nor frustrated.
Angry.
This makes me curious as to what direction Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will take its namesake. Will he be more of a vengeful spirit this time around? Is he harboring ill-will towards Lydia and her family? How did he come back? Who summoned him and why?
These are just some of the questions I have after watching this tease. Hopefully we’ll get more context when they release the official trailer. And when they do, you can count on me to discuss it here!
So tell me; have you see the teaser yet? If so, tell us your thoughts in the comments below! I would love to hear what you think!