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Ghostbusters II (1989) -- The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
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User Rating:
6.1/10   41,461 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Dan Aykroyd (characters) and
Harold Ramis (characters) ...
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Release Date:
16 June 1989 (USA) more
Tagline:
Be ready to believe us. more
Plot:
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(108 articles)
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Ramis hints at 2011 for Ghostbusters III
 (From Corona's Coming Attractions. 30 December 2009, 8:02 AM, PST)

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an incredible movie and a worthy sequel more (149 total)

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Also Known As:
Ghostbusters 2 (USA) (video box title)
Ghostbusters II: River of Slime (USA) (working title)
The Last of the Ghostbusters (USA) (working title)
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108 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Cameo: [Chloe Webb]guest on "World of the Psychic". more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: During the "We're Back" montage, as Ecto-1 pulls out of the firehouse with Louis Tully running behind, there are clearly piles of wood and metal leaning against the back wall. During the rest of the movie and in the first Ghostbusters movie when Ecto-1 is parked in the main level of the firehouse, Janine's desk and Peter Venkman's office are at the back of the building. But, given that we know there was probably a space of time between the initial movie, where there was a huge hole punched in the floor, and this one, it's likely they had those materials to rebuild the firehouse and expand it. more
Quotes:
Talk Show Producer: No respected psychic will come on this show. They all think you're a fraud.
Peter Venkman: I *am* a fraud!
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Movie Connections:
References Shivers (1975) more
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We're Back more

FAQ

What was the pink slime made of?
What's the name of the song when the statue of Liberty is moving in NYC
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15 out of 24 people found the following review useful.
an incredible movie and a worthy sequel, 19 February 2000
10/10
Author: Luke-129 from NY

I simply don't understand why so many people have bashed this film lately. "Ghostbusters II" is an incredible movie; funny, entertaining, and a perfect sequel to the original 1984 classic. In fact, I think it's entirely possible that this movie might be better than its predecessor. Anyone who liked "Ghostbusters" should definitely like "Ghostbusters II", why they wouldn't is beyond me. The script is strong and the movie's message is a great one. Plus, the movie can be enjoyed be the entire family, even more so than the original. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this movie. After many viewings, it remains fresh and always enjoyable. This is, in my opinion, the best sequel ever. There is no way that people can say that this taints the name of the first film, as it is just as good and enjoyable. The music in "Ghostbusters II" is great, the comedy non-stop, the adventure enough to keep you on the edge of your seat. There are just not enough good things I can say about this movie, and yet it bothers me that people say this film is garbage. This film doesn't fall into the typical sequel trap by not living up to the original, because it is just as great as "Ghostbusters". It achieves the rare feat, which only a handful of sequels have. ("Back to the Future Part II" and "Toy Story 2" come to mind.) "Ghostbusters II" does not disappoint in any way, even with the high expectations the first film set. If you are not a big fan of the first one, I can see why you wouldn't like this movie (I couldn't understand why, but at least what your reasons are). However, they don't make movies this good anymore. "Ghostbusters II" is a classic, have the whole family watch it next New Year's Eve and see how good it makes you all feel.

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