Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is an American supernatural comedy movie directed by Ivan Reitman. It is about people fighting ghosts in New York City. It was written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Ernie Hudson and Rick Moranis. The music was composed by Elmer Bernstein. It was released on June 8, 1984. The movie earned $229 million at the box office and received mostly positive reviews. It was followed by Ghostbusters II.
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Stars of the film include (l-r) Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, Harold Ramis, and Annie Potts
Director Ivan Reitman (pictured in 2013) contributed ideas to the Ghostbusters script and helped secure its funding.
William Atherton (in 2009) portrays Environmental Protection Agency inspector Walter Peck.
55 Central Park West (in 2007), which served as the setting for the climactic battle.
Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Company 8 (in 2020), the New York City firehouse used for the exterior of the Ghostbusters headquarters.
Steve Johnson created the final design for the "Onion Head ghost", later named "Slimer".
Bill Murray in 2018. Critics were consistent in their praise of his comedic deadpan performance as the main highlight of Ghostbusters.
Ray Parker Jr. in 2013. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Ghostbusters", and was later sued by Huey Lewis for allegedly plagiarizing Lewis' "I Want a New Drug".
President Ronald Reagan addressing the nation in 1981 on tax reduction. Ghostbusters has been analyzed as promoting Reagan's political policies, espousing limited regulation and a pro-business agenda.