Ghostbusters (1984)

Plot Summary

Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler work at Columbia University. where they delve into the paranormal and fiddle with many unethical experiments on their students. As they are kicked out of the University, they really understand the paranormal and go into business for themselves. Under the new snazzy business name of 'Ghostbusters', and living in the old firehouse building they work out of, they are called to rid New York City of paranormal phenomenon at everyone's whim. - for a price. They make national press as the media reports the Ghostbusters are the cause of it all. Thrown in jail by the EPA, the mayor takes a chance and calls on them to help save the city. Unbeknownst to all, a long dead Gozer worshiper (Evo Shandor) erected a downtown apartment building which is the cause of all the paranormal activity. They find out the building could resurrect the ancient Hittite god, Gozer, and bring an end to all of humanity. Who are you gonna call to stop this terrible world-ending menace?

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1985)

Oscar 1985

Nominated

Best Music, Original Song

Ray Parker Jr.

Oscar 1985

Nominated

Best Effects, Visual Effects

Richard Edlund John Bruno Mark Vargo Chuck Gaspar

BAFTA Awards (1985)

BAFTA Film Award 1985

Nominated

Best Special Visual Effects

Richard Edlund

BAFTA Film Award 1985

Winner

Best Original Song

Ray Parker Jr.

Golden Globes, USA (1985)

Golden Globe 1985

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Golden Globe 1985

Nominated

Best Original Song - Motion Picture

Ray Parker Jr.