As a longtime fan of Tim Burton’s peculiar and whimsical universe, I can’t help but appreciate the intricate details that the creators weave into their stories. The revelation that Titan, one of Saturn’s moons, is the haunted realm of “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” is a delightful Easter egg for those who have followed the series since its inception. It’s fascinating to think about the creative process behind this decision and how it reflects the evolution of the script over time.
Contains spoilers for “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”
In a fresh take on the story, the iconic ghost returns, causing yet another round of bizarre otherworldly escapades. The title once again echoes “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”. This time around, we delve deeper into the lives and haunts of the characters, offering additional insights. Not only do we learn about Beetlejuice’s demise, but there’s also additional lore regarding the sandworms and their realm, first introduced in 1988 by Tim Burton. The second half of the film finds Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), navigating a desert landscape reminiscent of “Dune”. Surprisingly quickly, Astrid figures out that they’re not in the afterlife as they initially thought; instead, they find themselves in an unusual area within our solar system.
In the initial movie, Beetlejuice calls a seemingly limbo-like place “Saturn,” leaving viewers unsure if it’s merely a nickname or the planet itself. However, in the sequel, when Lydia gazes upon a vast expanse of terrain resembling Catherine O’Hara’s character Delia Deetz’s artwork, she swiftly recognizes a massive moon on the horizon. With no delay, she confidently declares it as Titan, the largest among the 146 moons that circle Saturn.
Though it may appear as just another additional note in the quirky revisit of one of Burton’s cherished films, this detail is significant, having been interwoven into the lore of “Beetlejuice” ever since his name was chanted three times 36 years ago – serving as a tribute to an early modification made to the movie’s initial script.
That’s no moon, that’s a script rewrite
Considering the quirky nature of the “Beetlejuice” universe, it’s not surprising that Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren may have inserted some unexpected elements during the creation of the original film. We do acknowledge that modifications were indeed made to the script for Tim Burton’s subsequently famous movie, and one such alteration concerned the appropriate location for the sandworms. Originally, the realm of limbo was actually Saturn’s moon Titan instead of the planet it orbits, but this was later revised. It’s a subtle homage, then, that Lydia acknowledges the site significant to Beetlejuice’s world, even though it ultimately underwent changes.
Indeed, since the sequel establishes that the sandworm-inhabited realm is a genuine planet, this raises some intriguing questions about Saturn and wandering spirits. Could it be that this Arrakis-like environment harbors spirits of the deceased who have yet to find peace, or does anyone who lands there struggle to settle due to constant danger from the striped creatures? The appearance of the serpentine monsters in the closing scene of “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” hints that these aspects might be explored further in a potential third installment. Fingers crossed that future adventures will involve our characters trying to navigate without rhythm to avoid attracting the sandworm in “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.
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2024-09-07 19:00