Tim Burton returns to the screen with Beetlejuice Beetlejuicea sequel that has been over 30 years in the making. The director, who has already made many hits, explains that his different vision can sometimes be a burden.

As a director, Tim Burton’s vision differs from that of other filmmakers due to his innate ability to create peculiar, yet highly identifiable characters. He has been behind many hits, such as Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhandsand more, and his creative vision made him a pioneer in the film industry. However, his unique style can also lead to creative differences, Burton explained in a new interview with Variety.

Referring to his “Burtonesque” dark aesthetic, Burton explains that style can mean a “compliment” or a “putdown,” depending on who’s saying it. He also explains that when studios say they want his vision, which includes quirky imagery and characters and a penchant for casting the same actors, they may end up wanting something different.

“When you said that, I got goosebumps,” Burton remarked about his “Burtonesque” style “There really is like a The body snatchers are coming mood. Because I never really think that way about myself. That’s why I’m like a vampire: I don’t have any mirrors in the house. No, that’s not true. I don’t see myself in that context, but I think for some people it’s a compliment and for others it’s a derogatory term. So it depends on the person saying it and why.”

He continued: “When I get older and they say we want this, I say, ‘Oh, really?’ Because I’ve seen some people say they want it, but then maybe they don’t want it. And that’s a strange experience that you can have in life. But whatever, now I’m just focusing on the things I want to do and am passionate about, and that’s a good thing.”

Tim Burton notes that some projects came at the right time

Tim Burton’s career includes many original stories, but has also adapted existing IPs and even some superhero films. However, he notes that some films came along at the right time. Most of his projects have sentimental value as he has developed a personal connection to many of the characters from the films he directed. He also used his own experiences to make his characters more relatable and that is something that extends across all of his projects.

For example, he found that the Big fish was an important project that helped him come to terms with the death of his father. He also explained to the same source that he probably wouldn’t have made the film if he hadn’t had that experience. “My father died about a year ago. I wasn’t that close to him, but it hit me really hard and I read it pretty soon after that event. I know for a fact that if I had gotten the film earlier, I probably wouldn’t have been able to see it. There is a certain thing, even if you don’t feel like you’re getting more mature, You have different life experiences and therefore have more knowledge about things, and these things can shape you and influence your artistic decisions.”

Recently he made similar comments about the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel and why now was the best time to get back into it. The director tried to make a sequel to the 1988 hit in the ’90s, but nothing came of it and it was eventually shelved. He explained to Collider that his connection to Lydia Deetz led to the sequel and he couldn’t pursue an idea about Lydia as an adult until he had grappled with these things himself.

“It was only recently, after all the talk, that I just put all the noise aside and said to myself, ‘Okay, I love the character of Lydia.’ That was the character I connected with as a teenager,” he explained. “So I asked myself, ‘What happened to that person 35 years later?’ He continued: “I couldn’t have done that back then; you can only do that if you have experienced these things yourself. So for me it has become a very personal film.”

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice will be released in theaters on September 6th after premiering at the Venice International Film Festival on August 28th.

Source: Variety