Bob's Real Voice Heard In Beetlejuice 2's BTS Extra Makes His Death So Much More Upsetting

Bob's tragic fate in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was already upsetting, but the new behind-the-scenes extra that includes Bob's voice makes his story so much worse. Among the star-studded cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Bob is one of the most strangely lovable characters. Despite being a new addition and having very little screen time, Bob's shy loyalty to Betelgeuse made him an immediate favorite to audiences. Of course, this made it all the more disappointing when Delores sucked out Bob's soul. However, the tragedy of Bob apparently didn't end with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Following the success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, audiences recently received some behind-the-scenes footage and commentary surrounding the movie. These extras are a delight for Beetlejuice lovers, who are likely curious about how such a wacky movie is made, especially since expectations were so high for the sequel. Plus, these behind-the-scenes features offer some insight into the general development of the film by Tim Burton and the cast. Yet, not every detail is as feel-good as it might seem, especially when it comes to Bob.

How Bob's Voice Makes His Fate Worse

One of the BTS extras provided by Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a scene with Betelgeuse, Bob, and the other Shrinkers. In the movie, Bob's dialogue only comes out as a vague mumbling, making his innocent disposition even more touching. However, in the BTS, viewers get to actually hear what Bob's voice sounds like without any sort of effects. Strangely, this makes Bob's death even more upsetting. Hearing Bob's voice cements the fact that audiences will likely never get any more of Bob in the Beetlejuice franchise. This BTS is the only new content viewers will get to enjoy.

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How Old Bob Is In Beetlejuice 2

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice introduced Bob, Betelgeuse's most loyal employee who risked his life to help his boss, and as expected, he was very old.

On top of that, Bob's voice hurts because it humanizes him. When all he could do was mumble, Bob was cute, but not very human. In general, Bob seemingly only existed as a tool for Betelguese to use and discard, and his tiny voice added to his lack of importance. Yet, when his voice can be heard, it suddenly becomes crystal clear that Bob was likely a human person at one point with opinions and desires. His death becomes even more tragic because the BTS reveals what might have been underneath Bob's shrunken head and indecipherable voice.

Beetlejuice 2's BTS Bob Scene Proves The Shrinkers Would Be Even Scarier If They Could Talk

What The Shrinkers Add To Beetlejuice

Another element of Bob's BTS moment is that it proves the Shrinkers would be much scarier if they could talk normally. The Shrinkers are already fairly creepy due to their shrunken heads and big stature, but adding fully human voices to them probably would make them a lot more intimidating. By having them mumble, a lot of their spookiness is decreased. So, Bob's voice made his death worse, but his human voice probably would have made him less adorable in the movie.

It is sad that Bob didn't survive Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, but he helped expand the world of the franchise nonetheless. Audiences got to see Betelgeuse's headquarters and the many Shrinkers that work there, and Bob offered the Shrinkers a chance to shine in a way they couldn't in the first movie. Though Bob likely won't return for Beetlejuice 3, he provided a great deal of entertainment, at least for one movie.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.

Release Date September 6, 2024

Writers Alfred Gough , Miles Millar , Mike Vukadinovich , Seth Grahame-Smith , Michael McDowell , Larry Wilson

Cast Michael Keaton , Winona Ryder , Catherine O'Hara , Jenna Ortega , Justin Theroux , Willem Dafoe , Monica Bellucci , Arthur Conti , Nick Kellington , Santiago Cabrera , Burn Gorman , Danny DeVito , Sami Slimane , Amy Nuttall , Mark Heenehan , Charlie Hopkinson , Liv Spencer , Skylar Park , Matthew Lyons , Jane Leaney , David Ayres , Sophie Holland , Walles Hamonde

Runtime 104 Minutes