With Halloween just around the corner, Airbnb is making one of the most famous houses in horror cinema available: the residence of Delia Deetz from Tim Burton’s famous 1988 film “Beetlejuice”. An unmissable opportunity to visit a home that seems to have come straight from the afterlife, among mysteries and surprises that bring the atmosphere of the film back to life. Located in New Jersey, the house will be available for a limited time, coinciding with the Halloween period.
Relive the atmosphere of Beetlejuice
More than three decades have passed since the release of Beetlejuice, a film that left a profound mark on pop culture, becoming an appreciated cult over the years. To celebrate the return of the Pig Spirit, back in theaters in September with the sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, Casa Deetz will welcome visitors until November 27th, but only with reservations made by November 5th. Each session will host up to six people for a three-hour tour, during which guests can explore the home and its features. They will be welcomed by a ghostly assistant, an enigmatic character who will add a touch of theatricality to the whole experience.
The visits promise to be much more than just tours. Every detail of the house has been taken care of to maintain intact the surreal and disturbing atmosphere that made the film so popular: guests will be able to explore the various environments, including the attic, where the famous model of Winter River, the fictional town, is located in which the adventures of the Maitlands and Beetlejuice take place.
A journey between art and the paranormal
Alongside the paranormal element, a constant in the setting and the film, we will find a real artistic atelier. In fact, Delia Deetz, who is the owner of the house in the film, has a very strong artistic spirit, expressed through various works of art and disturbing installations. Every corner of the house reflects his personal touch, an aesthetic that mixes gothic and extravagant elements, immersed in an aura of mystery and decadence.
Among the most singular moments of the tour we will find the meeting with Delia (or rather, with the actress who plays her), leading an artistic workshop for the occasion. Guests will have the opportunity to create works that pay homage to Delia’s disturbing art, attempting projects that reflect the “Beetlejuice” theme: bizarre sculptures, imaginative installations and objects inspired by the afterlife.
An adventure halfway between thrill and fun
Those who have always dreamed of pronouncing the forbidden name – Beetlejuice – three times in a row will find an irresistible temptation here: as in the film, calling Beetlejuice will in fact open the doors of the afterlife, and a green light, symbol of a portal to the world of spirits, will appear magically, as an imaginary threshold to cross.
In addition to the attic and the green light, the house is dotted with doors that guests will not have to open: they will hide macabre surprises, inspired by the narrative of Beetlejuice., and it seems that some lead to scenarios that recall Dante’s Inferno, a studied idea to enhance the macabre and grotesque appearance of the place.
Unique atmosphere and details for a stay that leaves its mark
The rooms of the house have been rebuilt to keep the spirit of the film alive, including Gothic-style furnishings, surreal sculptures and memorabilia that evoke the most famous moments of the film. Among these, the collection of original sculptures by Delia herself cannot be missing, protagonists of some of the funniest moments of the film.
For those who are particularly passionate, the visit could represent the perfect setting for a special event such as a themed wedding. With Halloween just around the corner, many newlyweds choose unusual locations, and the Deetz house certainly has no shortage of originality and gothic charm, very suitable for anyone who wants a ceremony out of the ordinary. Imagine the ceremony in this place, among green lights, dark atmospheres and a welcoming welcome from the afterlife: an undoubtedly unforgettable wedding, capable of fully embodying the spirit of Beetlejuice.
How to book and prepare for the experience
The stay in the Deetz house is available exclusively through the Airbnb platform (here you will find the page with the announcement), and reservations, already open, can be made until November 5th. With Halloween approaching, demand is high, and available slots are limited, so those interested will have to hurry to secure a spot. For those who manage to book one of the available slots, appointment between 16 and 27 November.
Let the show begin!
