Beetlejuice's Betelgeuse: Exploring the Demon Who Can't Say His Name

The iconic movie Beetlejuice made waves, even introducing viewers to a super famous character: Betelgeuse. With a wild sense of humor, as a bio-exorcist, he seemed to fit the definition of a poltergeist! But wait. He actually doesn't fit this classification exactly.

Betelgeuse's Strange Ability

There was an oddity about this quirky ghost that everyone was confused about.

Betelgeuse couldn't say his name! This becomes a core part of the Movies, making for some very memorable scenes!

Michael Keaton played Betelgeuse with this distinct trait of being unable to say Betelgeuse! In the original movie, Betelgeuse even used charades, to try to get his name out, giving those in his presence a special trick. They had to say Betelgeuse three times and this let him free from "damnation." There's no shortage of interesting movie lore about his powers!

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A Demon With a History

Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice telling his story with Delores on the microphone in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Image

If you were trying to understand where Betelgeuse's abilities were derived. Fans were given more clues in the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, that delved into Betelgeuse's origin as a 14th-century "grave robber." That also revealed how he had a talent to clear "living people" from a "haunted house!"

There are all these signs about how his personality doesn't really line up with that classic "poltergeist!" This made audiences start wondering: who is this crazy ghost.

There was this odd quirk, he couldn't speak his name, making the movie even more unique.

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A Powerful Demon:

Astrid (Jenna Ortega) and Lydia (Winona Ryder) in the attic, looking at an old photo album in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Image

Demon mythology tells us a very special fact, that those who are able to utter the demon's name are also able to control its power.

When we take a closer look at this classic film, and especially Betelgeuse we realize just how this power comes through!

Lydia, a person who had supernatural abilities, allowed Betelgeuse to communicate!
Betelgeuse uses his "dark powers" to give Lydia these tricks and tricks.
In both movies, the characters are able to send Betelgeuse back, when they all say "Betelgeuse three times!" That puts him in check! This truly is a force!

You see the dynamics of this super strange and iconic character are not about a classic poltergeist!

That adds even more to the legend. The film truly highlights an awesome way that Betelgeuse doesn't fit that specific label, so, that might mean there's something bigger happening, that fans haven't fully figured out yet!

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Betelgeuse's True Name

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It turns out "Betelgeuse" was a common word among the fans as that's the name of the star that was used. What a classic name.

A movie that does bring so much of its own special twists, such as the real world! That name also refers to a "real world star", that Betelgeuse in both the book and movie were compared to. It makes this super interesting and a really good name for this character.

There was also some insight given into how Betelgeuse is spelled. While it was given to him in the series it looks like fans were thinking the wrong way, in fact, it was just called "Betelgeuse" which meant that anyone can control him, regardless of the spelling!

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The Power of Summoning

Fans can recall this awesome series. "Beetlejuice" is so amazing for all of us. There were so many things that "Betelgeuse wanted, including trying to convince other humans he should be released, to escape, and live in the human world. It really showcases the magic behind this classic movie.

Those summoning him. Even if he wasn't wanting to be there. These supernatural forces seem to come into play here! That is because a summoning power is even bigger. And, the power over Betelgeuse came from that summoning. If this were just a "ghost." there wouldn't be a supernatural connection that forces Betelgeuse to enter a space. The power of the characters was strong enough to bring him in. The film brought a "rule of three." This has a special place with the movie!

The idea behind it is something we all experience. In all aspects of the world.

In "Beteljuice," the power comes from the characters that "want to go home and their power to bring "Betelgeuse back is a part of the world! If a person's willpower is strong enough and they can "make it back home," then they also can send back these other spirits to their place.

It really is about how "Betelgeuse" is a character full of surprises. The series and the film give fans these new layers to understand a really unforgettable character!

If you don't know him, you really must know this funny ghost. That has captured the imaginations of movie-lovers and those that watch this kind of comedy! There's been discussion since the 1990s of another sequel!

While the sequel, Betelgeuse Beetlejuice doesn't add more about Betelgeuse's, current form, the whole series did so much. The idea of this powerful, entertaining figure is one of the things that make "Beetlejuice" a classic film and something to revisit when it’s the perfect mood! This gives us the perfect chance to dive back in to this funny, yet haunting ghost!

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