The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
William T. Deutschendorf
- Baby Oscar
- (as Will Deutschendorf)
Henry J. Deutschendorf II
- Baby Oscar
- (as Hank Deutschendorf)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the years between Ghostbusters (1984) and this film, The Real Ghostbusters (1986) introduced the idea that Slimer was living at the firehouse as the Ghostbusters' pet. Because the original film and the cartoon series were so popular with children, they put Slimer in the film.
- GoofsRay, Egon, and Winston go down into the sewer to examine the slime. Winston is using a measuring device to see how deep it is when he is pulled towards the slime. Egon and Ray try to hold him back, and one of them calls Winston "Ernie."
- Crazy creditsSlimer is credited as a cast member during the closing title sequence.
- Alternate versionsAside from several minor dialog changes because of translation issues, the German-dubbed version changed the baby's name from Oscar to Donald.
- ConnectionsEdited into Mars Attacks! (1996)
- SoundtracksGhostbusters
Written and Performed by Ray Parker Jr.
Produced by Ray Parker Jr.
Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
Featured review
Misunderstands the original but still really good
Swapping the carefree cynicism of the original for schmaltzy sentimentality, Ghostbusters II lacks the pace and tone that defined the original. Instead, it chooses to replace that for a story that's played surprisingly straight with enough heart and humour to make it work plus the plot has a few fun ideas so the rehashed plot isn't lifeless.
Even more than last time, this really is Bill Murray's film. All the best jokes go to him and the decision to make Venkman a generally nicer person works. When he shares the screen with Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis, it truly is a joy to watch and any combination of the four of them is endlessly watchable.
Returning director Ivan Reitman gets to show off different skills this time thanks to the more straight faced moments. It allows for some genuine attempts at some scares that are pretty good and it's able to embrace some old fashioned heroism. The soundtrack pales in comparison to its predecessor but apart from one egregious song, they're all still good to great.
Even more than last time, this really is Bill Murray's film. All the best jokes go to him and the decision to make Venkman a generally nicer person works. When he shares the screen with Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Harold Ramis, it truly is a joy to watch and any combination of the four of them is endlessly watchable.
Returning director Ivan Reitman gets to show off different skills this time thanks to the more straight faced moments. It allows for some genuine attempts at some scares that are pretty good and it's able to embrace some old fashioned heroism. The soundtrack pales in comparison to its predecessor but apart from one egregious song, they're all still good to great.
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- masonsaul
- Mar 20, 2024
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Language
- Also known as
- Ghostbusters 2
- Filming locations
- Fire Station 23 - 225 E. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(interiors: Ghostbusters headquarters)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $112,494,738
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $29,472,894
- Jun 18, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $215,394,738
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