Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice: 27 Secrets You Never Knew About the Cult Classic

Introduction
"Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!" With this iconic chant, Tim Burton's 1988 dark comedy-fantasy film, "Beetlejuice," cast its spell on audiences worldwide. 27 years later, the film remains a cult classic, beloved for its quirky characters, macabre humor, and unforgettable visual style. Here are some fascinating secrets you may not have known about this cinematic masterpiece:

10 Surprising Facts

1. The film was initially titled "Scared Sheetless," but Burton changed it to "Beetlejuice" during production.
2. Michael Keaton was not the first choice for the titular role; Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, and Sammy Davis Jr. were all considered.
3. Winona Ryder's performance as Lydia Deetz was heavily improvised, as Burton allowed her to develop the character's unique mannerisms.
4. The famous "Day-O" dance scene was choreographed by Burton and Michael Keaton.
5. The film's budget was a modest $15 million, but it grossed over $73 million worldwide.
6. The original script included a scene where Beetlejuice transformed into a giant cockroach, but it was ultimately cut.
7. The film's iconic striped suit and makeup for Beetlejuice were inspired by the work of German expressionist painter Egon Schiele.
8. The character of Otho was originally named "Gus" but was changed to reflect the actor's real name, Glenn Shadix.
9. The film's success led to a short-lived animated television series, "Beetlejuice," that ran from 1989 to 1991.
10. "Beetlejuice" has been parodied and referenced in numerous films, television shows, and other pop culture works.

27 Memorable Quotes

1. "I'm the ghost with the most." - Beetlejuice
2. "Don't say his name three times." - Maitlands
3. "You have to say his name three times." - Beetlejuice
4. "I'm a Deetz, and we're very peculiar." - Lydia Deetz
5. "I love being dead. I can watch all the soap operas I want and no one can stop me." - Delia Deetz
6. "We can't stay here with these...demented freaks!" - Barbara Maitland
7. "I'm like a river...of slime." - Beetlejuice
8. "That's my job. I'm a bio-exorcist." - Beetlejuice
9. "I've got an idea...a very twisted, sick idea." - Beetlejuice
10. "Say my name one more time. Go ahead. Say it. You'll feel better." - Beetlejuice
11. "I'm a snake, a snake, a slithering snake." - Beetlejuice
12. "Don't be a chicken, Charles." - Betelgeuse
13. "You look like a cheap hooker." - Beetlejuice
14. "Well, you can go straight to hell, Beetlejuice. That's my wedding dress." - Lydia Deetz
15. "She's not a regular teenager...she's a weirdo." - Lydia Deetz
16. "I'm not strange, strange is for normal people." - Lydia Deetz
17. "I'm not into country western. The music's not loud enough to kill brain cells." - Lydia Deetz
18. "I'm not dead. I just don't have my body anymore." - Barbara Maitland
19. "We're bugging the Maitland house. We're bugging 'em!" - Beetlejuice
20. "I'm a monster...I'm a monster..." - Beetlejuice
21. "I'm just a misunderstood ghost who's trying to do a good job." - Beetlejuice
22. "I've never seen a dumber ghost." - Delia Deetz
23. "I'm not a ghost, I'm a phantom." - Beetlejuice
24. "I'm not a freak, I'm a superhero." - Beetlejuice
25. "I'm not a loser, I'm a winner." - Beetlejuice
26. "I'm not a villain, I'm a hero." - Beetlejuice
27. "I'm not an idiot, I'm a genius." - Beetlejuice