# Cultish Apartment Museums Bruce Christensen Opens the World’s Only Beetlejuice Museum By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-01-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/funny/movie-fan-opens-his-own-beetlejuice-museum.html) The world’s only Beetlejuice museum is now open to the public, much to the enjoyment of avid fans. Bruce Christensen is the owner of the Beetlejuice museum, which is located in his New York apartment and features upwards of 80 pieces. The [1988 Tim Burton movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-of-tim-burton) is a [twisted horror-comedy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuicethemed-afterlife-cake) about a deceased couple turned ghosts who haunt their former home. Beetlejuice is a “bio exorcist” who tries to scare off the home’s new owners for good. While the movie found success upon release, it hasn’t found much longevity and Beetlejuice is not exactly a celebrated pop culture character. Christensen’s attraction to [Beetlejuice memorabilia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice1) started a few years after the movie’s release when he found some figurines in a local store and decided to buy every different variety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Apartment Museums:** The rise of apartment museums showcases a new trend in cultural experiences being brought directly to people's homes. - **Movie Memorabilia Museums:** The increasing popularity of movie memorabilia museums offers a unique opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in their favorite films. - **Niche Pop Culture Museums:** The emergence of niche pop culture museums, like the Beetlejuice museum, highlights a growing demand for immersive and specialized experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can tap into the trend of apartment museums by creating virtual experiences that bring iconic movie moments into people's homes. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can collaborate with apartment museums to offer themed accommodations that cater to fans of specific movies or pop culture phenomena. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the demand for movie memorabilia by partnering with museums to create exclusive online shops for fans wanting to purchase collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haunting Film-Based Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence.md) - [Horror-Comedy Film Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-afterlife-experience.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Haunting Fine Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.md) - [Exclusive Spooky Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-fanta-flavor.md) - [Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-beauty-1.md) - [Spiritual Film-Inspired Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-ouija.md) - [Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-tim-burton.md)