Ghostbusters (1984) — Screenplay
Three disgraced parapsychologists start a ghost-removal business, but must prove themselves when a supernatural apocalypse threatens New York City.
- Written by
- Dan Aykroyd
- Genre
- Comedy, Action, Fantasy
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Length
- 94 pages
Aykroyd's script balances razor-sharp comedy with genuine world-building, creating a universe where the absurd becomes believable. The film's structure—from failed academics to unlikely entrepreneurs—offers a masterclass in escalating stakes and character-driven humor.
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