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Tonight's show favorite looks unrecognizable as Beetlejuice, and the hosts are doing their best for Halloween


Tonight's show favorite looks unrecognizable as Beetlejuice, and the hosts are doing their best for Halloween

Today, fans of the show got their money's worth again this Halloween as the popular presenters shined in a number of incredible Halloween costumes.

On Thursday's morning show, personalities like Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager transformed into Jack and Rose from Titanic.

Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie gave a perfect nod to one of the film's most famous lawyers, the iconic Legally Blonde character Elle Woods.

The biggest thrill, however, came when Dylan Dreyer and another host dressed up as characters from Tim Burton's 1988 classic, Beetlejuice.

Just like the movie, Dylan as Lydia Deetz (originally played by Winona Ryder) summoned the mischievous demon from the afterlife by saying his name three times: “Beetlejuice!” Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice!'

Tonight's show favorite looks unrecognizable as Beetlejuice, and the hosts are doing their best for Halloween

Dylan Dreyer and another host dressed up as characters from Tim Burton's 1988 classic “Beetlejuice” on Thursday morning

The original Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton, was released in theaters in March 1988 and has since become a cult classic. The sequel was released in September

The original Beetlejuice, starring Michael Keaton, was released in theaters in March 1988 and has since become a cult classic. The sequel was released in September

Instead of Michael Keaton playing the role, it was Al Roker who came to the screen with an incredible impression of everyone's favorite ghoul.

The pair then playfully recreated the memorable dance scene while Harry Belafonte's hit “Banana Boat (Day-O)” played in the background.

Thanks to the film, the song has since become one of the most popular tracks during the Halloween season.

Viewers immediately loved the sight, with someone on X, formerly Twitter, writing: “Amazing. Absolutely amazing.”

“Great job guys!!” another commented on Instagram, while one user added: “This is awesome (laughing emoji)”

Costume designer Staci Greenbaum told Today that Al's Beetlejuice costume required some work to get right, including aging the striped fabric used to make his iconic suit.

She explained: “(We had to) find the right weight that would be OK for a suit and then age it and strain it so that it made sense with the makeup and the hair, because it's dead, it's moldy. “

The designer added that Al's Beetlejuice look even required a trip to the craft store to collect moss to embellish his suit.

Just like in the film, Dylan as Lydia Deetz (originally played by Winona Ryder) summoned the mischievous demon

It was Al Roker who hit the big screen as everyone's favorite ghoul

Just like in the film, Dylan as Lydia Deetz (originally played by Winona Ryder) summoned the mischievous demon, and it was Al Roker who hit the screen as everyone's favorite ghoul

Costume designer Staci Greenbaum told Today that Al's Beetlejuice costume required some work to get right, including aging the striped fabric used to make his iconic suit

Costume designer Staci Greenbaum told Today that Al's Beetlejuice costume required some work to get right, including aging the striped fabric used to make his iconic suit

The pair playfully recreated the memorable dance scene while Harry Belafonte's hit

The pair playfully recreated the memorable dance scene while Harry Belafonte's hit “Banana Boat (Day-O)” played in the background

In honor of this year's VHS Rewind theme, the other Today co-hosts joined in on the fun.

Willie Geist dressed as Ron Burgundy from Anchorman, Carson Daly and Sheinelle Jones as Austin Powers and Foxxy Cleopatra from Goldmember.

Peter Alexander dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire, Laura Jerrett portrayed Bring It On and Craig Melvin portrayed Axel F. Foley from Beverly Hills Cop.

Beetlejuice has just seen a resurgence in popularity thanks to the release of a sequel film in September.

The film's director, Tim Burton, 65, added Jenna Ortega, Justin Therouxand Willem Dafoe to the cast – as well as his real-life girlfriend Monica Bellucci.

While Michael Keeton, Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder delighted fans by reprising their roles for the flick.

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