Since the plot of the film «Beetlejuice» revolves around the afterlife, the underworld, and the dead, the filming location had to be perfect. Most of the production and filming of «Beetlejuice» took place in Vermont and at a studio in Culver City, California. Because Tim Burton is known for his creative ideas, a studio was needed where all his wild fantasies could be brought to life. All those strange scenes were shot in special sets built for the film. Although some visual effects were added later. Some scenes were filmed in local buildings located in East Corinth — a small town in Orange County, Vermont.

Filming Locations:

Hardware Store

In the Movie

Scene where Barbara and Adam drive to the hardware store. The car pulls up to a small, cozy store with a bright red sign. Barbara and Adam almost run inside, where an atmosphere of provincial tranquility reigns: wooden shelves full of various goods, an old-fashioned cash register, and nearby an elderly, slightly absent-minded barber from the neighboring establishment.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the General Store in East Corinth. In the film, it was known as the Maitland Hardware Store. You can still visit the store today and buy some useful items. Take a small souvenir with you!

Deetz House

In the Movie

Scene where A dinner party takes place at the Deetz house. Charles and Delia invite guests and try to be good hosts when Lydia stuns the audience by saying, «I've seen ghosts.» Lydia remains calm and tries to continue dinner, while Delia suddenly starts singing Harry Belafonte's song «Banana Boat.» She really performed the song beautifully! The lip-syncing, dancing, and acting were top-notch!

In Reality

The scene was filmed in East Corinth, California. The house shown in the film was not a real house but a set that was later dismantled. The interiors were created at Culver Studios, in their soundstage.

Heavenly Office

In the Movie

Scene where We see what actually happened to Beetlejuice after he was swallowed by the sandworm. It turns out that real hell is not an icy lake or a cauldron of boiling water, but bureaucracy and a queue at the office! Cerberus should be sent to the gates of the MFC. We believe Beetlejuice got what he deserved after what he put the Maitlands and Deetzes through.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the film studio in Culver City. It was created by silent film pioneer Thomas H. Ince, and it is where classic works of Hollywood's Golden Age were filmed. Today, this place is one of the most valuable independent film and television studios in the entertainment industry.