Exclusive: Shocking Heist Revealed - Iconic Beetlejuice Statue Vanishes from Original Tim Burton Set

Summary

Despite numerous attempts to summon it by uttering its name thrice, the 150-pound stolen statue remains elusive and unrecovered.

The Vermont State Police are investigating the theft and are urging anyone with information to contact them at 802-748-311

Stay tuned for updates.

The iconic sculpture from the original Tim Burton movie, Beetlejuice, has reportedly been stolen from the set of Beetlejuice 2. Directed by Burton and starring Michael Keaton, the film brought us the memorable comedic character of Beetlejuice, a ghostly bio-exorcist who appears in the real world when his name is called three times. Burton and Keaton are now ready to revisit this beloved character in the long-awaited sequel, which also features returning stars Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, as well as newcomer Jenna Ortega.

Unfortunately, with the release of Beetlejuice 2 still over a year away, the production has faced a setback. The Vermont State Police have revealed that thieves broke into the set and stole a familiar statue from the original movie. This stolen sculpture is the insect-like creation seen among the macabre works of Delia Deetz, played by Catherine O'Hara. In the original film, this unwieldy statue causes chaos as movers struggle to bring it into the Deetz's new house. Later, Beetlejuice uses it to restrain Delia. Alongside the stolen statue, other props were also taken. The Vermont State Police humorously addressed the disappearance of the statue in a post.

Tim Burton Is Going Back To The Future For Beetlejuice 2

Delia's peculiar Beetlejuice statue being present on the set of Beetlejuice 2 comes as no surprise since it has been emphasized that the new film will recapture the magic of the original. Not only will the new movie include the original Beetlejuice stars Keaton, Ryder, and O'Hara, but it will also stay true to the approach of the first film, as explained by Keaton himself in a recent interview. Keaton spoke to Empire in March and praised the "handmade" quality of the special effects in Beetlejuice 2. In his words:

"Working on Beetlejuice is the most enjoyable experience you can have. It is so much fun, simply amazing. And you know what? We are doing it just like we did the first movie. There is a woman in the waiting room for the afterlife who is literally using a fishing line to tug on the tail of a cat to make it move. I want people to know this because I absolutely love it."

Burton is addressing long-standing criticism of his Disney blockbusters by opting for a more traditional approach in producing Beetlejuice 2. This is welcome news for fans who appreciate Burton's earlier works, known for their unique art direction, costume design, and distinctive Burton-esque elements. However, concerns arise as an essential object was reportedly stolen from the Beetlejuice 2 set, potentially impacting the production.