This restriction would be explained if Betelgeuse was not a ghost, but something else.
Michael Keaton’s character is called Betelgeuse, and not “Beetlejuice.”
Lydia’s power to see ghostsis established, as long as the ghost has a haunting site.
It makes sense, then, thatBetelgeuse must be summoned or banished by saying his name three times.
However, the number three is also significant in mythology outside of theBeetlejuicefranchise.
TheBeetlejuicesequel expanded Betelgeuse’s world, giving the audience more insight into the Netherworld and Betelgeuse’s life afterBeetlejuiceended.
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