What are the films of the saga and what are they about
The franchise is made up of 4 movies. 3 of them continue the story and the 2016 version is a reboot, which, in theory, would take place in an alternate universe.
No, we have not confused ourselves with Marvel. The film from 2016 is his own movie, disconnected from the original saga.
The sample is that Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd they appear in papers that are not those of the first deliveries. For the most fans, that indicates that it is an alternative universe without relation. For everyone else, we don’t even care.
Clarified the subject, these are the movies that make up the saga.
Ghostbusters (1984)
The original and unrepeatable for many reasons. A strange and unexpected success that became one of those cult films of the 80s, which make up a generation of unforgettable titles (such as Indiana Jones, ET, etc) that today are fruit of constant looting through nostalgia.
After being expelled from New York University, parapsychology professors Spengler, Stantz and Venkman decide to start their own business catching and eliminating ghosts.
After initial skepticism, his popularity grows as the Ghostbusters rid New York of specters of all kinds. However, when a downtown skyscraper becomes a hive of otherworldly activity connected to the ancient god Gozer, the Ghostbusters must rise to their ultimate challenge and save the city.
At distribution we have Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Ernie Hudson, and Rick Moranis.
Acidic and irreverent (apparently no one remembers Dan Aykroyd receiving oral sex from a ghost), Bill Murray plays Bill Murray like in all his movies, putting in minimal effort, which helps make it work.
Ghostbusters II (1989)
With the laudable goal of exploiting the success of the first part, the main actors reprise their roles in a second Christmas part, more familiar and uninspired.
Estranged for five years after saving New York from destruction, the Ghostbusters are back in action when Dana Barrett’s (Sigourney Weaver) young son becomes the target of a powerful demonic force.
The protagonists must put a stop to a huge underground river of slime ready to corrupt New York, in addition to preventing it from descending into hell due to the action of Vigo the Carpathian, an ancient and powerful sorcerer.
Passable if you really miss the original, but nothing more.
Ghostbusters (2016)
Paranormal investigator Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert try to prove that ghosts exist. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, they turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. The team is also joined by Patty Tolan, a pro New Yorker who knows the city inside out.
boards, will face a threatening invasion of ghosts in the Big Apple and, in general, we are faced with a series of unfunny jokes. The film was controversial for many things, the usual trolls began to harass the protagonists on the Internet and, in general, it was an unmitigated failure.
The movie is bad on its ownNo need to look for more reasons. What’s more, does not follow the action of previous films in the saga. In fact, when the last version of the franchise came out on Bluray, Sony didn’t even include it in the box.
Ghostbusters: Beyond (2021)
Back in the timeline of the original films, he tells us Egon Spengler’s family history (Harold Ramis) and how she goes to live on the farm where he spent his last days, trying to rid the world of one last threat.
This, however, is not over and Egon’s granddaughter, along with her brother and some friends, they will have to face again an old enemy, Gozer, the one from the first movie.
The film It leaves no trace and is quite forgettable, even if you forgive the multiple script holes and inconsistencies.
In the line of revivals current, don’t risk anything, although, for that very reason, it does not fail resoundingly like the reboot from 2016
Basically, opt for the usual today: tells the same story again. It is that it is no longer just the same structure, it is also the same enemy as in the first film, but without the humor or the charisma of this one.
Many fans said that they cried at the end. I cried too, but for the ticket money. Even so, it is the second best film in the franchise, but more to the detriment of the rest than to its own qualities.
The Real Ghostbusters animated series
From 1986 to 1991 a series of cartoons was broadcast, called The Real Ghostbusters. Is follows the adventures of the characters from the original films, along with his pet, the ghost slimer.
Curiously, the series is quite good and drinks from the comedy that made the first movie famous. With 140 episodes, it’s kind of a little cult piece.
In fact, he had a spinoff in 1997, Extreme Ghostbusters, where we are told of Egon’s solo adventures leading a group of students (the original Ghostbusters have disbanded due to lack of paranormal activity).
After 40 episodes, it ended that same year.
Of course, in addition to the movies and series, there have been video games, LEGO sets and all kinds of merchandise
The films of the franchise ordered from best to worst
If what you want is to see the films of the saga from best to worst for some masochistic reason, the order would be the following.
- Ghostbusters (1984). His insolent and cynical spirit was not captured by any more movies. It is the best, although it is true that nostalgia contributes to be benevolent with her and some parts have not aged well.
- Ghostbusters: Beyond (2021). The recent sequel would be the second best movie, or the most bearable. Good special effects and a more modern rhythm make it the least boring.
- Ghostbusters II (1989). The second part was an attempt to monetize and it shows. The movie isn’t as bad as some say, but it doesn’t come close to the original.
- Ghostbusters (2016). The reboot it’s just boring and irritating. The humor is nothing like the original, so its spirit is different and it has very few redeeming qualities. The effects are not bad.
What car did the Ghostbusters drive?
The Ghostbusters were driving their vehicle ecto mobile or, for short, the Ecto-1. this car is a Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance, modified to house the multiple Ghostbusters gadgets and painted with their symbol.
Big, heavy and mythical, it’s been a long time since Cadillac made that kind of vehicle. However, the car is so legendary that it became one of the most popular toys in the franchise, if not the most.
In fact, along the lines of merchandise More vehicles appeared, helicopters like the Playmobil one and even an airplane. But none is as legendary as the Cadillac.
Where to watch Ghostbusters online
If you want to remember the movies and the series, we tell you where you can see the different movies.
Keep in mind that, as always, the issue of licenses and dates makes everything a constant dance, but, at the time of writing this…
- You can see Ghostbusters original movie free on Netflix or by renting or buying on Prime Video. In other words, it’s time to checkout in the second case.
- Can Watch the Ghostbusters 2 movie by renting or buying on Prime Video.
- you can watch the movie Ghostbusters 2016 free on Netflix and HBO Max.
- The movie Ghostbusters: Beyond, you can still find it in some cinema, but it is very rare. For now, you’ll have to wait.
the animated series the real ghostbusters It is not on any platform right now in Spain.
Some curiosities about the saga
If you’ve been left wanting more, here are some things that few know about the franchise.
- The Ghostbusters Building it’s a real fire station in new york. It is usually very visited by fans, who are surprised that it’s still working. Because of this, the interior scenes in the film were shot at another abandoned station, but in Los Angeles.
- The role of Peter Venkman, played by Bill Murray, it was for the legendary John BelushiBut he died of an overdose. In his replacement came Michael Keaton, but, finally, when Murray was interested, they removed Keaton and put him. oh and Eddie Murphy was going to be Ghostbusters Winston Zedmore, but could not due to scheduling problems.
- Bill Murray did not win anything with the first film, despite being a blockbuster. In exchange, he asked Columbia to finance his project. The razor’s edge, about a traumatized veteran of the First World War. The movie went unnoticed.
- The famous “do not cross the beams” and its consequences were not in the original script. It was something improvised on the fly.
As you can see, the Ghostbusters franchise goes a long way, despite having been conceived as a solitary film. The truth is that it should have stayed that way, but the money is already known and now you are an expert in the saga.
