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Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City.
The Ghostbusters franchise consists of American supernatural comedies, based on an original concept created by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in 1984. The plot follows a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and eliminate ghosts, paranormal manifestations, demigods, and demons.
Aykroyd joked that the green ghost, later known as "Slimer", was "the ghost of John Belushi" and was based on Belushi's party-animal personality. Ghostbusters was released in 1984 and became a huge success for Aykroyd, who also appeared as one of the lead actors; the film earned nearly US$ 300 million on a US$30 million budget.
Dan Aykroyd doesn’t see a future for himself in the Ghostbusters franchise.. While speaking to The New York Post about his History Channel series The Unbelievable with Dan Aykroyd, the actor ...
There's no joking when the comedic superstar talks about his fascination — and experiences — with ghosts, which informed both his blockbuster movie franchise and his new Travel Channel show ...
Aykroyd reportedly referred to Slimer as "The Ghost of John Belushi". [citation needed] In the script for Ghostbusters, Slimer is never called by any name. He is described by Dr. Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) as an "Ugly Little Spud," just before he slimes Dr. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray). In Ghostbusters terminology, Slimer is designated as a ...
Plus the 'SNL' star discusses his family's obsession with the paranormal, when he decided to pursue comedy and his History Channel show 'The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.'
By August 2011, Aykroyd stated that filming was scheduled to begin later that year with a story focused on passing the Ghostbusters mantle to the younger actors. [35] [36] When Murray decided against reprising his role, Aykroyd said another actor might replace him. [37] Aykroyd also said he wanted retired actor Rick Moranis to return as Louis ...