Beetlejuice 2 Easter Egg: A Funny homage to Early Work of Tim Burton
Tim Burton has deftly incorporated in the much awaited follow-up to the 1988 cult classic, "Beetlejuice," a funny homage to his directing debut, "Pee-wee's Big Adventure." Cleverly buried in the trailer, this easter egg highlights Burton's love of referencing past works and his ongoing influence in style.
Nod to Large Marge from "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" for Beetlejuice 2 Easter Egg
The teaser shows Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice having a humorous metamorphosis when he sees his wife. Mirroring the terrible look of Large Marge from "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," his eyes bulge out unnaturally and his tongue reaches an exaggerated length. This scene pays a lighthearted nod to one of Burton's most recognizable and memorable characters.
Large Marge is a person.
For those not familiar with "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Large Marge is a ghostly truck driver Pee-wee runs across on his cross-country trip. Despite the general whimsical tone of the movie, this sequence—which features Large Marge's terrible visage and haunting past—remains among the most disturbing ones in it.
Tim Burton's Signature Style: Big Eyes and Gross Aesthetics
Tim Burton has evolved a signature style over his career combining gothic elements, dark humor, and fantasy. Using overdone features—especially big, hollowed eyes—one of his most identifiable traits is Both his live-action films and his animated ones, including "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "The Corpse Bride," feature this approach extensively.
Beetlejuice 2: Burton's Signature Style Continued
The Large Marge easter egg in "Beetlejuice 2" is evidence of Burton's constant style and his deft incorporation of homages to his earlier work. This apparently little detail invites his devoted followers to value the layers of references and easter eggs buried inside his movies. The use of horrible images, such as the elongated tongue and bulging eyes, fits exactly the general tone of the movie and Burton's own style.
Our Knowledge About Beetlejuice 2
Along with Jenna Ortega in a fresh role, "Beetlejuice 2" brings back Michael Keaton as the cheeky and mischievous ghost. With changes to appeal to contemporary viewers, the movie promises to stay true to the mix of horror and comedy of the original. Although the movie's release date is 2024, viewers should anticipate Tim Burton's trademark look full of easter eggs and references for those familiar with his large body of work.
