Lydia Deetz's legacy provides a cause of family strife.
The much awaited follow-up to the beloved Tim Burton classic, "Beetlejuice 2," promises to explore the complexity of the Deetz family and their particular relationship to the afterlife more thoroughly. The sequel explores the effects of Lydia Deetz's actions on her family while the first movie concentrated on her obsession with the supernatural, so taking a darker turn.
Lydia's Appreciability as a "Legend"
According to the "Beetlejuice 2" trailer, Lydia's fixation on the dead has earned her town legend status. Though apparently benign, Lydia's reputation has caused a gulf between her daughter Astrid. Showed being harassed by peers about her mother's "ghostly" activities, Astrid shows unease and mistrust of the supernatural. The two's already tense relationship gains still another layer of tragedy from this difference in opinion, which causes a regular point of conflict between them.
Further underlining their conflict is the theory that Astrid fled her house because of her mother's death-obsession. The movie makes hints about Lydia's inability to let go of the past causing a distance between her and her daughter.
Losses in the Deetz Family
"Beetlejuice 2" revolves mostly on the grief and effects of loss experienced by the Deetz family. The sequel opens us to the depressing reality of the Deetz family's fate, in which death has left its marks. Though Lydia is connected to the dead, Astrid's father is confirmed to be dead, thus she cannot interact with him. This incapacity to interact with the dead fuels Astrid's resentment of her mother, so strengthening their distance.
To compound the family's grief, Lydia's stepmother, Charles Deetz, also died. The trailer's central point is his funeral, which implies that Astrid's trip into the world of the dead might start with his death.
Family Dynamics: A Complicated Network of Conflict and Grief
Unquestionably complex dynamics driven by the weight of loss and the gulf of different ideas define the Deetz family. The movie looks at the emotional toll loss takes as well as the challenges in finding comfort and connection against hardship. Only as the narrative progresses will Astrid's doubt and Lydia's relentless belief in the supernatural highlight their sharp contrast.
The Deetz family clearly has suffered great trauma. Lydia's yearning for contact with the dead, which started in the first movie, most likely results from her inability to move on and her grief of lost loved ones. This has therefore put a barrier between her and her daughter.
Astrid's Descent into the Afterlife
The trailer also shows Astrid's trip into the realm of the dead. Driven by the family's loss and Astrid's need to comprehend her mother's obsession, this trip could offer a road map for the Deetz family to mend and reconstruct their broken relationship. The family might find a road toward healing and understanding by facing their differences and anxieties.
