Unusual Artwork Goes Lacking From Beetlejuice 2 Set

Thieves have reportedly stolen some creepy artwork from the Beetlejuice 2 manufacturing set in Vermont. Earlier this month, state police within the city of Saint Johnsbury acquired experiences from film officers of two stolen objects from the manufacturing set in East Corinth, together with one of many movie’s iconic summary monstrosities — ehrm, sculptures.

Shortly after midnight on Friday, July 14, an unidentified particular person driving an older pickup truck was noticed on Village Street dismantling and taking one of many set props, a tall lamp submit that includes a “distinctive pumpkin ornament” on high. The perpetrator apparently moved the submit from its base earlier than stashing it into the again of their GMC truck and protecting it with a plastic tarp. The license plate quantity on the again of their automobile is unknown.

On the afternoon of July 17, movie personnel contacted state police once more for an additional reported theft, this time from a cemetery on set. Officers imagine that in some unspecified time in the future between the late afternoon of July 13, and the Monday morning, July 17, thieves took one of many summary sculptures that involves life within the movie to imprison its creator, fictional New York modern artist Delia Deetz, portrayed by Catherine O’Hara within the authentic film. 

The sequel to the Tim Burton cult traditional movie Beetlejuice (1988), Beetlejuice 2 is at the moment in manufacturing in East Corinth. The image stars Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega and is predicted to be launched subsequent September, though it’s unclear whether or not the timeline for its premiere might be impacted by the simultaneous WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes which have at the moment halted manufacturing for a lot of movies and tv reveals throughout the business. The sequel movie can be directed by Burton, in addition to produced by Warner Brothers Footage together with KatzSmith Productions, Plan B Leisure, and Tim Burton Productions.

It’s unclear whether or not the stolen sculpture is similar one featured within the 1988 film. It’s additionally unclear what the thieves take note of for the art work: maybe an elaborate Beetlejuice cosplay?

Vermont state police are asking the general public to contact officers at Saint Johnsbury through phone or on-line with any info. Neither the police division nor the producers have responded to Hyperallergic‘s speedy requests for remark.