10 More Things You Didn't Know About Ghostbusters

TLDRCelebrating the legacy of Ivan Reitman and the iconic movie Ghostbusters with 10 lesser-known facts, including the hesitancy of Columbia Pictures, the role of Winston, and the creation of the Ghostbusters theme song.

Key insights

💡Columbia Pictures initially hesitated to produce Ghostbusters due to concerns about the comedy genre and special effects costs.

👻Ernie Hudson's character, Winston Zeddemore, originally had a larger role in the script but was later reduced in size.

🎵Elmer Bernstein composed the iconic score for Ghostbusters, while Ray Parker Jr.'s pop song became the more famous theme associated with the movie.

🎥Richard Edlund and his new special effects company, Boss Film Studios, were responsible for the impressive visual effects in Ghostbusters.

🍬A giant marshmallow man, Mr. Stay Puft, was a memorable addition to the movie's climax, despite being a deviation from the original script.

Q&A

Why was Columbia Pictures hesitant to produce Ghostbusters?

—Columbia Pictures had concerns about the comedy genre's financial success and the cost of special effects.

What was the original role of Winston Zeddemore in the script?

—Winston Zeddemore originally had a bigger backstory and more screen time, but his role was reduced in the final script.

Who composed the score for Ghostbusters?

—Elmer Bernstein composed the score for Ghostbusters, while Ray Parker Jr. wrote and performed the pop song associated with the movie.

Which company was responsible for the special effects in Ghostbusters?

—Richard Edlund's new company, Boss Film Studios, created the impressive visual effects in Ghostbusters.

Who is Mr. Stay Puft in Ghostbusters?

—Mr. Stay Puft is a giant marshmallow man that appears in the movie's climax, despite not being part of the original script.

Timestamped Summary

01:05Columbia Pictures initially hesitated to produce Ghostbusters due to concerns about the comedy genre and special effects costs.

07:35Ernie Hudson's character, Winston Zeddemore, originally had a larger role in the script but was later reduced in size.

12:49Elmer Bernstein composed the iconic score for Ghostbusters, while Ray Parker Jr.'s pop song became the more famous theme associated with the movie.

14:24Richard Edlund and his new special effects company, Boss Film Studios, were responsible for the impressive visual effects in Ghostbusters.

17:36A giant marshmallow man, Mr. Stay Puft, was a memorable addition to the movie's climax, despite being a deviation from the original script.

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