Michael Keaton "Michael Keaton's dark memories of 'Batman' and shining love for 'Beetlejuice'", LA Times, May 12, 2011.
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I wanted him to be pure electricity, that's why the hair just sticks out. At my house I started creating a walk and a voice. I got some teeth. I wanted to be scary in the look and then use the voice to add a dash of goofiness that, in a way, would make it even scarier. I wanted something kind of moldy to it, too. Tim had the striped-suit idea and we added the big eyes. I think that movie will go forever because it's 100% original.
— Michael Keaton
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About Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a 1988 horror comedy film about two recently-deceased ghosts who enlist the help of a "bio-exorcist", Beetlejuice, to help remove a new family from their old house. It was followed by 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
About Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a 1988 horror comedy film about two recently-deceased ghosts who enlist the help of a "bio-exorcist", Beetlejuice, to help remove a new family from their old house. It was followed by 2024 sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
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