Ghostbusters (1984)

Happy Ghostbusters Day! And to celebrate the day devoted to when one of our favorite movies debuted 30 years ago, we have dug up 30 fun facts about one of the most popular movies of all time.

Ghostbusters is landing in over 700 theaters August 29 in a remastered 4K overhaul that will present the film as you have never seen it before.

Click through our 30 things you didn’t know about Ghostbusters and you will learn, for example, we love Ghostbusters quotes -- but many of your favorite scenes were improvised?!

We also have details on what other stars were going to be in the film other than Dan Akyroyd, Harold Ramis, Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson.

And when you watch Ghostbusters online, it’s impossible to miss Sigourney Weaver as she gets Murray’s heart a-racing. But, did you know what she did in her audition that got her the part? We do!

Enjoy our 30 things you didn’t know about Ghostbusters!

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30 Fun Facts About Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters (1984) Quotes

Dr. Peter Venkman: Oh, my *God*. Look at all the junk food!
Dana Barrett: Oh, dammit. Look, this wasn't here...
Dr. Peter Venkman: You actually eat this?
Dana Barrett: Look, this wasn't here! There was *nothing* here! There was this... space! And there was a building or something with flames coming out of it, and there were creatures writhing around, and they were growling and snarling. And there were flames, and I heard a voice say "Zuul"! It was right here.
Dr. Peter Venkman: Well, I'm sorry, I'm just not getting any reading.
Dana Barrett: Well, are you sure you're using that thing correctly?
Dr. Peter Venkman: Well, I... I think so, but I'm sure there are no animals in there.
Dana Barrett: Well that's just great. Either I have a monster in my kitchen or I'm completely crazy.
Dr. Peter Venkman: [smiles] I don't think you're crazy.
Dana Barrett: [sarcastically] Oh, good, that makes me feel so much better.

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Dr. Peter Venkman: I'm gonna take back some of the things I said about you, Egon.
[pulls out candy bar]
Dr. Peter Venkman: You... You've earned it

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