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Michael Keaton Knows the Pressure of Making a ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel

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The Beetlejuice sequel has been rumored since the late Glenn Shadix leaked plans for the “ghost with the most’s” Hawaiian vacation to us over a decade ago.

Over the years we’ve seen all sorts of stories ranging from Tim Burton’s alleged commitment to a sequel, to Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder returning to their respective roles. Every step forward results in a step back, leaving fans wondering if we’ll ever see Betelgeuse back on the big screen.

The biggest question mark, if Warner Bros. were to ever give the green light, is to as whether or not Keaton would reprise his role. While’s he’s been vocally open to it, he’s sort of blowing up all over again, with his latest triumph being the McDonald’s movie, The Founder.

In doing press for the film, EW asked him about Beetlejuice 2, to which he replied, “I don’t know…And I’m not being coy.

Keaton went on to say there would be a great deal of pressure on a sequel given how special the original is. “I just think it’s like a little piece of art that you better get right if you ever do it again,” he shared. “Otherwise, you just kind of don’t touch it.

It’s interesting that he’s speaking in terms of development, as if it hasn’t been for the better part of the past decade. He speaks as if they haven’t even started talking about a sequel, or that he literally has no knowledge of what’s been going on internally at Warner Bros. The truth, however, is that they’ve been working on it forever, and even have a draft by Seth Grahame-Smith sitting on their desks as of 2013.

I think an assumption can be made that Beetlejuice 2 isn’t going to happen at this point, although I don’t necessarily think that’s a bad thing. Unless Burton is fully behind it, and Keaton and Ryder give their blessings, I’m not sure I want to see it either.

At the end of the interview, Keaton’s Founder costar B.J. Novak made reference to the film’s legend, joking, “Have you thought about saying ‘Beetlejuice’ three times and seeing if the movie just appears?”

This shit makes my head spin.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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