Ghostbusters

Movie

1984

1h 47m

English

Comedy, Fantasy

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7.9

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After losing their academic posts at a prestigious university, a team of parapsychologists goes into business as proton-pack-toting "ghostbusters" who exterminate ghouls, hobgoblins and supernatural pests of all stripes. An ad campaign pays off when a knockout cellist hires ...

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Ghostbusters

Movie

1984

1h 47m

English

Comedy, Fantasy

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Cast

Peter Venkman

Ray Stantz

Dana Barrett

Egon Spengler

Louis Tully

Janine Melnitz

Walter Peck

Winston Zeddemore

Gozer

Mayor

Male Student

Female Student

Hotel Manager

Librarian

Dean Yager

Violinist

Library Administrator

Archbishop

Casey Kasem (voice)

Fire Commissioner

Police Commissioner

Police Captain

Directed By: Ivan Reitman

Written By: Dan Aykroyd (Screenplay), Harold Ramis (Screenplay)

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Lee Brown Barrow says...

8 years ago

I saw the 2016 reboot yesterday and decided it was time to return to the original. Many people have slated the new film - it cant' match the original - it can't work with women - blah blah blah - etc. Guess what, the 1984 movie is not perfect. Its very much of its time, the special effects are variable, it isn't as funny as you remember. Return to the film and you might agree - we remember the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, the demon dogs, the library ghost - all with affection. But it is rose-tinted and not as good as remembered. For its time though, it is a good film, but it does not warrant the classic status that the 2016 Ghostbuster haters are making it out to be. There is room in the world for both movies and for the record... I kinda prefer the new film.

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WitWolfy says...

12 years ago

Awesome movie... I dont think I'll ever a see a movie again that amused me so much as a kid growing up1

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CaPtaiN_eYeSaNo says...

13 years ago

One of my first favorite movies ever! I am happy to stay that I like it as much now as i did when this came out during my early childhood.

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SkinnyFilmBuff says...

3 years ago

I was sitting down to watch the new _Ghostbusters: Afterlife_ when I realized that I hadn't seen the original in probably 15 years and had in fact never bothered to see the sequel. So, I changed plans and decided I'd do something of a marathon and watch all three (perhaps even four, as I also haven't seen the reboot from 2016). This movie is a classic for a reason and it remains worthy of its reputation. Yes, the effects are incredibly dated, and yes, the ending doesn't quite stick the landing, but neither of those things really matter when Bill Murray is on screen delivering some of the most hilarious and iconic one liners of all time. I also want to complement the brilliantly snappy pacing, from hilarious cold open all the way to marshmallow covered finale, there isn't a wasted moment.

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John Chard

6 years ago

They came, they saw, they briefly conquered the 80s.

A trio of misfit parapsychologists set up business as Ghostbusters. Ideal really because although slow at first, their business starts to boom as New York comes under threat from a supernatural force.

Dan Aykroyd had this idea about space G More

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Ahmetaslan27

2 years ago

Probably since my childhood days I was fond of this movie, but now it is not impressive anymore. However, the music and sound clips were impressive

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Peter89Spencer

4 years ago

It was luck that I had this film and the sequel on my NowTV.
I watched this in the afternoon and it brings me back fond memories. Not too scary but suitable for the spooky month.

Who ya gonna call?!

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GenerationofSwine

2 years ago

Like my review of Footloose, this is a classic, everyone has seen it, everyone loves it. It's one of those movies that came from your childhood and lasts well into the adult manboy years.

So, we're going to do a comparison with the remake.

For starters..the Ghostbusters plays it straight. The More

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