With so much high-end horror hitting theaters this summer and beyond, one might be fooled into thinking the lineup of upcoming horror TV shows isn’t up to snuff. That’s certainly not the case, though, and Ghostbusters fans will be heading back to pre-clean-up New York City for a 2027 series that I can now finally get fully excited about, thanks to some fun new details from franchise overseer Jason Reitman & Co.

Ghostbusters: Night Shift will be available to stream via Netflix subscription later this year, and we now know a lot more about the vibes, the humor balance, the setting and more. To the point where my innate base-level glee for the project has blossomed into a full-on “gimme gimme gimme” desire to watch the whole thing immediately. In part because the series isn’t attempting to strike out into unfamiliar territory, but is rather a bridge of sorts connecting the OG films to the modern era. Jason Reitman told THR:

Reitman is executive producing the animated Night Shift series alongside Afterlife and Frozen Empire co-writer Gil Kenan, who also helmed the latter. Dan Aykroyd is also an EP, with animator Ben Hibon and Daily Show vet Elliott Kalan serving as showrunners. The animation team behind Stranger Things: Tales from '85 was tasked with putting this series together as well, and the first-look images appear very crisp.

As far as the impetus behind the new project, Jason Reitman said it was birthed during the creative process for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which helped save the franchise when it was released in 2021. Essentially the same question that sparked that movie's existence was broadened, and thus opened up a new chapter in the timeline that's ripe for exploration. As he put it:

Interestingly enough, Reitman and Kenan seem to purposefully avoid getting into specifics when it comes to who the characters are that we'll be watching. It's confirmed that the main group are "in their early 20s," which presumably means they're the second wave of Ghostbusters who were trained by the core foursome of Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston. One has to assume that one or more of that group will be in the mix, even if the O.G. actors may not be voicing them. (Also, more Janine, please!)

While The Real Ghostbusters animated series was an inspiration for the creative team for Frozen Empire and the Night Shift series, they still made sure to lean more into tone of the classic ‘80s movie rather than the toon's more surreal storytelling. But the size and scope of that series will be reflected in the new one. As Reitman says:

No part of my brain actually thinks that anything on display in Ghostbusters: Night Shift will effectively spook me or creep me out. However, that isn't stopping me from being 100% more excited about the show than I was previously. Bring on the new proton pack toys!

For now, it's still unclear when in 2027 Ghostbusters: Night Shift will debut on Netflix, but hopefully more details are hauntingly close.

Tracy Morgan might not have been decked out in matching shirts with Taylor Swift during the NBA Finals, but he was 100% on hand to support and celebrate the New York Knicks’ wildly impressive run. The San Antonio Spurs certainly made it a challenge, but the Knicks could not be stopped, thanks in large part to Jalen Brunson, only the fourth player in NBA history to get 45 points in a close-out Finals win. And if you thought Morgan would have only calm and sensible comments to make, think again.

During the post-game festivities, speeches and press conference interviews being aired on NBA TV, Chris Haynes and John Wall sat with Morgan to get the longtime Knicks fanatic’s thoughts about the team winning its first championship in 53 years. And it started off well enough. When asked to describe his feelings watching the team from start to finish, Morgan half-interrupted the question with:

When asked a few seconds later where the "Boom" came from in this situation, after 53 years without a championship, Tracy Morgan amusingly pointed to the players for that answer, saying:

However, the interview that's currently housed on NBA TV's YouTube page has been edited to remove the part of the interview where the SNL vet delivered a signature NSFW Tracy Morgan answer that invoked some of the larger-than-life cinematic horrors that New York City has faced. As he put it:

I mean, if you're looking for a good way to express the strength of a city, it doesn't hurt to have "Killed King Kong" on that list. Granted, he was more of a mistunderstood creature than a fully malicious monster, but that's splitting ape hairs.

The fact that he then referenced kaiju mainstays Godzilla, Ghidorah and Gamera was amazing. Not just that he called them out, but that he told them they'd get squashed by the power of New York City. And then what'd be the next logical reference to make after giant Japanese monsters? The Godfather, naturally.

Not that Morgan was done. He still had another classic NYC movie franchise to bring up, while acknowledging that his MF-er comment would need to be censored for TV audiences. He continued:

• TRACY MORGAN: Bleep it out, I don't care. They had The Alien, but we had the Ghostbusters. There's something strange in the neighborhood.
• CHRIS HAYNES: Who you gonna call?
• TRACY MORGAN: Jalen Brunson! He look like he could change a pipe under my sink.

I'm not sure that I consider Alien to be 1-to-1 analagous to the Ghostbusters movies, but I can at least respect him trying to spin Victor Wembanyama's nickname into his reference-heavy comments. I'm a little more confused about why he wants Jalen Brunson changing a pipe under his sink, but that could just be me. Did his nickname switch from "Captain Clutch" to "Captain Clog" when I wasn't paying attention?

Remember when Tracy Morgan threw up on the floor of Madison Square Garden during a Knicks game? At least that didn't need to happen again in order for his home team to bring the trophy home. And now Timothee Chalamet can avoid some of the stress of being a Knicks fan, at least until next season.

For anyone who wants to see Tracy Morgan invested in other amusing sports shenanigans, his latest NBC comedy from 30 Rock co-creator Robert Carlock The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is hilarious from start to finish, and can be streamed in full via Peacock subscription.

Throughout the course of his decades-spanning career, Eddie Murphy has headlined massive movies, to say the least. From 48 Hrs. and Trading Places to Shrek and Dreamgirls, Murphy truly has some impressive credits in his filmography. What’s even wilder is that had circumstances worked out in different ways, the Oscar nominee could’ve had even more marquee titles under his belt. Among the projects that got away is Ghostbusters and, while it stinks that Murphy couldn’t be involved, I understand why he passed on the project.

Eddie Murphy was in rarified air in the ‘80s, at which point he rose to prominence as a bonafide movie star. So, at the time, he was in a position in which he was not only offered a plethora of projects, but he also had the ability to turn them down if he so chose. During an interview with the Associated Press – which was shared to Instagram – Murphy recalled passing up Ghostbusters. Murphy also name-dropped a beloved ‘80s fantasy flick and a great ‘90s buddy comedy while talking about missed opportunities:

While speaking with the AP, Murphy admitted that he regretted not being a part of those movies, because they were “huge, giant hits.” He’s not wrong there, as all three films have powerful positions within pop culture. An interesting BTS Who Framed Roger Rabbit fact is that it nearly landed Murphy in the role of Eddie Valiant. But, as Murphy noted in this recent interview, he thought the concept was “ridiculous” until he saw the movie. Because of that, he now feels like an “idiot” for turning it down. He didn’t give a reason for passing on Rush Hour, but that flick still stands as one of the best buddy cop films of all time.

The Ghostbusters movies may vary in quality, but that first installment from Ivan Reitman – which was released in 1984 – is still perfect. Based on past interviews, that film’s co-writer and co-lead, Dan Aykroyd, apparently wrote the role of Winston Zeddemore with Eddie Murphy in mind after they worked together on Trading Places. Some may wonder why Murphy opted not to participate and, as it so happens, he had to choose between that and another little movie:

Honestly, I have to agree with the Bowfinger star on that front, as I think he made the right choice. Initially a Sylvester Stallone vehicle, Beverly Hills Cop was a box office hit, and it turned Murphy into a true star. Not only that, but the film launched a film series, of which the latest installment, Axel F, was just released in 2024. All of that information – paired with the fact that Ernie Hudson ultimately gave a winning performance as Winston – is why I think everything, in hindsight, turned out for the best.

Still, it’s hard not to wonder what a Ghostbusters with Murphy would’ve looked like. The thought of the witty actor wielding a proton pack and taking on supernatural forces is just too cool (and funny) not to consider. Alas, it simply wasn’t meant to be and, ultimately, there’s no use crying over spilled milk… or slime in this case.

Anyone who wants to hear more of Eddie Murphy’s candid reflections should check out his new documentary, Being Eddie, which was just released amid the 2025 movie schedule. That introspective film is now available to stream with a Netflix subscription.

Movie stars are usually the biggest draw to movies for fans. They are usually who get the most credit for the popularity of a movie (as well as the blame when a movie bombs). On rare occasions, there are objects or props in movies that become just as iconic as anything else in a film. These are necessarily the best MacGuffins, sometimes they are just famous props or pieces of wardrobe. Let's get into it!

All The Dude wanted was his rug back. That simple rug, micturated upon by Woo, drives all the action in the movie, and while the audience doesn't see much of the rug that The Dude (Jeff Bridges) is trying to replace, we do see the one that he (briefly) gets from the millionaire Lebowski in the Big Lebowski.

The DeLorean Time Machine

Admit it, you wanted a DeLorean time machine. We ALL wanted one. Heck, most of us would settle for a regular DeLorean. Ever since we all went back in time with Marty and Doc in Back To The Future, we've longed for the same ability, in the same machine. Now those cars are as lost to time as Biff's Sports Almanac.

Wilson

When the only star who appears in most of a movie only has one friend and that friend is a volleyball, it's bound to be a famous prop. Wilson the Volleyball is the only companion Chuck (Tom Hanks) has in Cast Away, and just like Chuck, the audience gets pretty attached to that silly ball with a face made of Chuck's blood.

The Briefcase In Pulp Fiction

Another cool MacGuffin on this list is the briefcase from Pulp Fiction. We never actually see what's inside, just that it is glowing gold. Maybe that's why the prop has become so famous. If we knew it was just like a stolen Oscar statuette or something, we'd feel differently.

The Red And Blue Pills

While the Blue Pill and the Red Pill in The Matrix have since taken political connotations in recent years, they were famous way before that. One will wake Neo (Keanu Reeves) up, and one will put him back to sleep. Honestly, I don't care which is which, and any political connections are weird, so let's leave it at that.

One Ring To Rule Them All

Not only is The One Ring one of the most famous props in movie history, it's one of the most famous in literature these days. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a masterpiece, and without this one ring to rule them all, it wouldn't exist.

Indy's Whip

You might say Indiana Jones' hat is the most famous prop in the Indiana Jones movies, but the whip that Harrison Ford's character is just as iconic and let's be honest, a little more interesting than a hat. So the whip gets the nod here.

The Giant Piano In Big

Any kid lucky enough to visit the FAO Schwartz in New York after Big was released, their first mission was to find the giant piano you could walk on and even play. It's one of the most iconic scenes in any movie from the era, and while I learned firsthand it was impossible for me to recreate the scene, I still dream about getting a big enough piano to make it work.

Thor's Hammer

There are a lot of famous props in the MCU, like ranking the MCU movies, we could almost do a list of props all its own. Things like the Infinity Gauntlet, or the stones that go into it, are iconic, but is there anything as iconic in the whole franchise as Thor's hammer? Heck, it's one of the famous objects in world mythology, much less Marvel's corner of it.

The Leg Lamp

After the dad in A Christmas Story wins a fragile, major award, it turns out to be a lamp in the shape of a woman's leg. He's so proud of it that he wants to display it in the window, much to the chagrin of his wife. It doesn't make it to the end of the movie, and there is another prop, the Red Ryder BB Gun, that is equally famous, but we just had to go with the leg. After all, it must be Italian.

Dorothy's Ruby Slippers

Of all the famous props and wardrobe pieces on this list, none, not a one, are as famous or as iconic as Dorothy's Ruby Slippers in The Wizard of Oz. It's a prop that is so famous that they are in the Smithsonian along with Fonzie's jacket and Archie Bunker's chair.

The Heart Of The Ocean

Sure, the boat in Titanic is probably the most famous non-character in the movie, but that would be a little on the nose. Instead, we went with the necklace that the crew led by Bill Paxton's character is searching for, The Heart of the Ocean. It ends up down with the boat, though.

The Batmobile

Pick your favorite Batmobile. Any Batmobile works here. You could go with the great one from the '60s TV show (my favorite), or the one from Tim Burton's Batman, and get even more tech with one of Christopher Nolan's versions. You can't go wrong.

Maverick's Jacket

Maverick (Tom Cruise) has one of the most iconic pieces of wardrobe ever. That bomber jacket, covered in patches, is legendary. It's such an important part of the character that when Top Gun: Maverick dropped its first teaser, it was simply a close-up of the jacket and Maverick putting it on.

Freddie's Glove

There are a lot of famous props in horror movies, many of them masks. Freddie's glove in the Nightmare on Elm Street is among the most famous, maybe the most famous. It's a terrifying weapon that has given fans nightmares for decades.

Lightsabers

Okay, so how much do we really need to say here? Of all the props in all the world, is there one more famous than the lightsabers in the Star Wars franchise? No matter what color, there is no weapon in any other franchise that has nearly the same cache as the elegant weapon of the Jedi knights.

Wonka's Golden Ticket

Without the Golden Ticket in Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, none of the kids (or their parents) would get the tour of Willie's wild factory. They wouldn't have gotten in any trouble, either.

The Red Swingline Stapler

Stephen Root's character, Milton, in Office Space is one of the weirdest characters in any comedy of the era. Not only is his mumbling disturbing, but his love for his red stapler is downright scary.... and hilarious. It became so famous that Swingline made a special red version of their stapler based on the prop.

Proton Packs

According to Ray (Dan Aykroyd), each Ghostbuster is "carrying an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back." Those proton packs have since become a key part of every kid who dressed like our heroes in Ghostbusters for Halloween for decades. Hopefully, the ones the kids wear are a little safer.

The Maltese Falcon

This is a prop so famous, they named the movie after it! Or maybe the prop is named after the movie? I don't know. It could be either way, I suppose. It's one of the most famous MacGuffins ever, the statue in The Maltese Falcon.

Vote For Pedro Tee Shirt

Long after the hype for Napoleon Dynamite faded, we were still seeing people with "Vote For Pedro" shirts walking the streets. The shirts were so popular, it almost eclipsed the movie. Now, they still might be more popular.

The 2001 Obelisk

Obelisks are so cool that people are still randomly building them in the desert (look up Las Vegas Obelisk). That all stems from the Stanley Kubrick classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Even people who have never seen the legendary film know the scene(s) with the obelisk.

Ghostface's Mask

There are a few very famous masks in horror history, so of course, a movie like Scream, which is essentially a love letter to the classic '70s and '80s slasher films, would end up with one of the most famous. The masks, like the franchise, have been incredibly enduring and probably will be for the next 100 years.

The Sorting Hat

In the world of Harry Potter, there are a few famous props, like the flying car and the various wands. Still, every fan of the franchise secretly has dreams about being sorted by the Sorting Hat into their favorite house at Hogwarts.

Mary Poppins' Umbrella

Every kid dreams of a flying nanny like Mary Poppins, if not having Poppins herself as their nanny. The umbrella has become one of the most recognizable props in the movie over the years. The scene where we first see Julie Andrews as Mary gently guiding herself down is one of the most famous scenes in Hollywood history.

Rita Hayworth Poster

CinemaBlend has called The Shawshank Redemption the best movie of the '90s. The Stephen King story on which it is based is called, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. That's how important the poster is that Andy (Tim Robbins) hides his escape tunnel. The moment when the warden tears it down is one of the most fun moments in any movie, ever.

The New Bluesmobile

The Bluesmobile in The Blues Brothers is not, actually, the original Bluesmobile, according to Jake (John Belushi). The original was a Cadillac, not the former Police Car that Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) shows up in to pick Jake up from prison. Elwood explains that he had to trade it for a microphone, which Jake understands. No matter what, the car is one of the most famous cars of the 1980s.

Reese's Pieces

Oh, what a mistake Mars Candy made when they reportedly didn't want Steven Spielberg to use M&M's in E.T. That opened up an opportunity for the folks over at Reese's Pieces, who did license their product, and now they are one of the most famous food items in any movie, ever.

Jason's Hockey Mask

Of all the famous masks in slasher films from the '70s and '80s, there is none more iconic than Jason's mask in the Friday the 13th franchise. We're not going to get into who was actually wearing it in the original movie, because it doesn't matter. It's the mask that matters.

The Burn Book

Ahhhh, the "Burn Book" in Mean Girls. It's the ultimate downfall of the titular click in the classic comedy written by and starring Tina Fey. It's filled with all the evidence anyone would ever need to take those terrible people down, and eventually, they are dramatically brought down.

The Box In Seven

"What's in the box?" is one of the most disturbing questions ever uttered in any movie, ever. Brad Pitt's performance in the moment is some of the best acting work of his career. We certainly don't want to go into detail with the answer to that question, but if you know, you know.

The Red Balloon In IT

Some people are scared of clowns. Some people are scared of balloons. IT finds a way to freak both groups out and in the process creates one of the most iconic props of all time. No words are needed to scare people, either. Like so many props on this list, one quick glance is all it takes to know exactly what movie it comes from.

There are so many fun, fake products in movies and TV. Sometimes, they become so iconic that they become real products. There are a few examples of that on this list of fake products from movies and TV shows, but most of them are just things we fondly remember from our favorite films and shows. So here it is, our list of just some of the best products we could come up with.

Apollo Bars - Lost

One of the things Lost did really well was building a world beyond the island. Apollo Bars were part of that world. The chocolate bars were seen all throughout the season, including when Hurley raided the pantry in the hatch when it was first discovered.

Big Kahuna Burger - Pulp Fiction

Quentin Tarantino has done a really cool job over his career, not only inventing unique products for his movies, butalso using them in multiple films. Big Kahuna Burger from Pulp Fiction is a perfect example. We first find out about the "new Hawaiian burger joint" when Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) tries Brad's nutritious breakfast. It is a tasty burger! Eagle-eyed viewers may know that the brand was actually introduced in Reservoir Dogs when Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) is seen drinking from a cup from the fictional restaurant.

ACME - Looney Tunes

The ultimate example of fake products on TV has to be the ubiquitous ACME company from Looney Tunes. It's most often seen in Road Runner cartoons as the company where Wile E Coyote buys all the equipment he tries in vain to use to catch his nemesis. It seems it was the Amazon of the Looney Tunes world.

Sweetums - Parks & Recreation

Sweetums are the controversial candy seen a few times in Parks & Recreation. Loaded with high-fructose corn syrup, Leslie (Amy Poehler) is appalled by their popularity, while Ron (Nick Offerman) is predictably less worried about how unhealthy they are.

Wonka Candy - Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory

One of the examples on this list of a fictional food product that was eventually a real brand name is Wonka Chocolate (or candy in general). Obviously, it's been seen in all the movie versions of the classic novel by Roald Dahl.

Hoverboards - Back To The Future Part II

When Back To The Future Part II came out, it was filled with futuristic products, but by far the one kids most wanted to be real was the Hoverboards (from Mattel in the movie). We're still waiting, decades later–and no, the "hoverboards" with the one wheel don't count.

The Cornballer - Arrested Development

Perhaps the most dangerous product on this list is the Cornballer from Arrested Development. Invented by George Bluth (Jeffrey Tambor), the product was recalled because it basically burned anyone who ever tried to use one, including Michael (Jason Bateman) multiple times in one episode. Getting Richard Simmons to help sell it in an infomercial was a bad idea, too.

Kitten Mittons - It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

Does your cat make too much noise? If so, Charlie (Charlie Day) from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has the solution for you. Kitten Mittons! Of course, your cat may not like them as much as you hope, so be careful!

Brawndo - Idiocracy

Brawndo has what plants crave! Actually, no... no it doesn't. It turns out water is still better for growing crops, but don't tell those corporate suits at Brawndo, they pay a lot of money to sponsor basically everything you would use water for... except the toilet.

Top Of The Muffin To You

Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) sure loves the tops of muffins. Personally, I like the whole muffin, but it seems enough people love the tops enough to make an entire bakery making only the tops of muffins in the world of Seinfeld. Just don't expect the local food pantry to accept only the stumps.

Dapper Dan - O Brother Where Art Thou?

Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney) is a Dapper Dan man. He's not interested in any other pomade to style his hair. If he can't get his Dapper Dan, he'll be sure to let you know. Accept no substitute.

Allied Biscuits - The Simpsons

Apparently, Springfield is big enough to have not one or two cracker brands, but no less than eight! Luann Van Houten's family's fortune comes from Southern Cracker, but poor Kirk is a terrible manager and leads the brand to a tie for the sixth most popular with Table Time and Allied Biscuits. Marge was so embarrassed that she emptied her plate back into the box.

Soul Glo - Coming To America

Soul Glo is quite the product in Coming To America. It's made a fortune for Darryl's family, and Akeem (Eddie Murphy) seems jealous of anyone wearing the hair product. Fun fact: the song in the fake commercial was written and performed by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers of Chic.

Stay Puft Marshmallows - Ghostbusters

Not only does Ray (Dan Aykroyd) manifest the giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man at the end of Ghostbusters, eagle-eyed viewers will notice that there is a bag of the sugary treats on the counter as Dana (Sigourney Weaver) is unloading her groceries before Zuul takes over her refrigerator.

Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor - NewsRadio

The legendary newsman Bill McNeil (Phil Hartman) only endorses products he uses and enjoys. Or, it turns out, anyone willing to pay him enough money. The best example of the latter is Rocket Fuel Malt Liquor, which he records ridiculous commercials for in one episode of NewsRadio.

Tracy Jordan Meat Machine - 30 Rock

Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) was always looking for ways to branch out, and that extended to endorsing a product called "Tracy Jordan Meat Machine" in the vein of the George Foreman Grill. It's not a bad strategy, as it clearly worked for the former heavyweight champion.

Los Pollos Hermanos - Breaking Bad

Los Pollos Hermanos, the fictional chicken chain in Breaking Bad, is another example of a brand on the TV show that has become real, with pop-up versions of the fictional restaurant taking over old storefronts on occasion.

Oceanic Airlines - Lost

Of the many different fictional brands in Lost, none were more prominent than Oceanic Airlines. The ill-fated flight that crashed onto "The Island" on the show was an Oceanic flight. There was even a fake website set up in the real world where fans could learn more about the airline and check out the "schedule." That flight from Sidney was on it, too... lost.

Duff Beer - The Simpsons

The Simpsons has been around a long, long time, and almost since the beginning, Homer (and everyone else in Springfield) has always been loyal to one brand of beer: Duff's. There are a lot of "flavors" of Duff, but they all come from the same vat, so it's really all about marketing. Duff Man agrees.

Cheesy Poofs - South Park

Eric Cartman loves his Cheesy Poofs. All the kids love them, but Cartman really loves them, as he's most often the one seen eating the fake snack food that seems to be off-brand Cheetos.

Mockolate - Friends

Mockolate on Friends makes light of products like Olestra that were popular in the 1990s. Mockolate is a synthetic version of chocolate that tastes terrible and is dangerous to ingest. It was eventually banned by the FDA on the show, but not before Monica tried to get a job inventing new candies with the chemicals. Yikes.

Soylent Green - Soylent Green

By far the most terrifying fake product on this list, Soylent Green is people! Never forget. And never, ever eat anything called "Soylent Green." Just starve yourself, it's safer.

Dunder-Mifflin Paper - The Office

Does anyone actually think about what brand of paper they are using? Do you sit in your office or at an office supply store, and make your decision based on the brand? I worked in a paper warehouse (for real) when I was in high school, and I never gave it a second thought ever again. Still, Dunder-Mifflin endures. on the US version of The Office. In the British version, it's the Wernham Hogg Paper Company.

Pawtucket Brewery - Family Guy

Like The Simpsons, the guys on Family Guy have a preferred brand of local beer from Pawtucket Brewery. The big difference is that the brewery in Family Guy is owned by a Willy Wonka-like character, instead of being promoted by a Superhero-looking mascot.

Mooby's - Clerks II

In the original Clerks, Randall and Dante worked in a nondescript shopping center (which is a real location in New Jersey). In the sequel, they've both taken jobs at the fictional Mooby's. It has since become a regular brand in Kevin Smith's films.

Bubba Gump Shrimp - Forrest Gump

Another example on this list of a fictional brand that became all too real is the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Started by Forrest (Tom Hanks) in tribute to his friend who was killed in Vietnam, the name was eventually licensed out and became a popular fast-casual fish joint with locations all over the world.

Pizza Planet - Toy Story

Pizza Planet must be based on the real-life pizza places like Showbiz Pizza and Chuck E Cheese, right? Kids love it, parents probably hate it, but it does look pretty darn fun in the Toy Story universe.

Rekall - Total Recall

Rekall, where fake memories are implanted in your head to make it seem like you went on a fun vacation, is...messed up. Total Recall is a wild movie, and the whole idea of having memories implanted is about as disturbing an example of a messed-up future anyone could ever come up with. Even if it's a trip to Mars.

Shotz Beer - Laverne & Shirley

When bffs Laverne and Shirley move to Milwaukee, they get a job at that most Milwaukee of places–a brewery. Of course, it helps their dreams come true, so it seems like the kind of beer we'd all like to try.

Butterbeer - Harry Potter

Butterbeer is a brand and a way of life. It also seems to be the only thing anyone wants to drink in the world of Harry Potter. It's even become a real thing, I get to try it when I toured the Harry Potter studio outside London. I'm honest, it's way too sweet for Muggle consumption. At least this Muggle.

Opti-Grab - The Jerk

I've worn glasses for most of my life, but I've never had the need for anything like the Opti-Grab from The Jerk. Sure, it makes Nathan a very rich man (at least until it's sued out of existence), so some people might be interested, but glasses can be awkward enough without having that weird thing you can pinch.

Strictland Propane - King Of The Hill

Strictland propane and propane products! The best money can buy!

Generally speaking, when it comes time for a theme park to close something, anything, and replace it with the next new thing, fans get upset. No matter how exciting the new attraction might be, fans build emotional connections to what they grew up with. One need only look at the Disney World double whammy of the recently closed Muppet*Vision 3D and the Rivers of America that is set to close in less than a month.

However, a strange thing is happening over at Universal Orlando Resort. One of the major roller coasters at Universal Studios Florida is about to close. In fact, it was recently confirmed that the ride will close earlier than previously announced. And yet, fans don’t seem to be upset, they’re actually getting quite excited thanks to some rather interesting construction walls.

The construction walls surround the facade of the Ghostbusters Firehouse at Universal Studios Florida, the former home of the Ghostbusters Spooktacular stage show. The area is now home to part of the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster, which is set to close in August to be replaced by an as-yet-unspecified new attraction.

Due to the signs that advertise a “restoration” of the Firehouse facade, fans are wondering if this is part of some upcoming new Ghostbusters attraction, or perhaps if the upcoming replacement for HRRR might actually be a Ghostbusters coaster. Comments include…

• OMG! Ghostbusters coaster confirmed??? - @bak3dd
• “Restoration” fingers crossed, or shall I say streams crossed! - @Hockeyman55
• This is like when Universal posted the video of the onion being replaced by a Banana and people still didn’t accept that it was Minion replacement. - @KennyandthJets
• GHOSTBUSTERS COASTER WE WON - @corvettehorizon

It’s certainly possible that fans are exactly right and Universal is planning to use the existing Firehouse facade as part of a new Ghostbusters roller coaster. One of the prevailing theories is that the new coaster will be a version of the Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster currently under construction at Universal Studios Hollywood. But even if the coaster construction is identical, it’s still possible it could be built with a different IP attached.

Of course, considering that the roller coaster won’t be closing for another couple of months, it can’t even be confirmed that these construction walls are connected to the ride’s replacement. While it’s possible, and even likely, that some early work that won’t interfere with current ride operations is being done, these walls could be unrelated.

Also, even if these changes are related to the coaster, it doesn’t mean that the work being done has anything to do with the Ghostbusters being used more, in this attraction or any other. The signs could simply be there because the work being done is on the Ghostbusters facade, so the construction becomes thematic.

Considering Universal Orlando previously had the Jurassic World Velocicoaster mostly finished before they ever confirmed the ride was happening, there’s no telling when we may actually find out what the plan is for the Rip Ride Rockit Replacement. If it does turn out to be Ghosbusters-themed, a lot of people will clearly be very happy.

I think I speak for many when I say audiences love it when characters from two (or more) different movies or TV series come together in one special event, such as the epic monster movies featuring both Godzilla and King Kong, or when Scooby-Doo and Mystery Inc. appeared on Supernatural. Of course, for all of the mind-blowing crossovers we have been blessed with, there is still much to be desired in the realm of bringing two big-screen or small-screen franchises together.

In that respect, let’s let our imaginations run wild and dream up the movie or TV crossovers that would be incredible to see. Now, I cannot promise that many (or all) of these ideas are legally or even humanly possible, but why should we let that get in the way of the fun?

Toy Story And Small Soldiers

The first, and still one of the best, Pixar movies, Toy Story, showed us the world from the point of view of sentient toys in 1995. Three years later, Small Soldiers offered the same perspective, but with more of an edge and a more realistic approach. Seeing Woody (Tom Hanks) and other innocent children's playthings crossing paths with Major Chip Hazard (Tommy Lee Jones) and his AI-powered, militaristic action figures sounds like one wonderfully warped animated flick, if you ask me.

The Office And Parks And Recreation

As recalled by MovieWeb, co-creators Michael Schur and Greg Daniels initially conceived Parks and Recreation as a spin-off of The Office before it turned into its own separate and equally beloved TV sitcom. Still, there is no reason why Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and his former Dunder-Mifflin co-workers could not somehow cross paths with Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and other Pawnee residents in a mockumentary-style special.

Drive And Fast And Furious

A famous example of misleading movie marketing is 2011's slow-burn, Neo-noir thriller Drive, which one woman assumed would be more of a high-octane action thriller like the Fast and Furious movies, inspiring her to file a lawsuit, according to The Guardian. Honestly, I see this as a reason to give the people what they want and release a movie that sees Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew facing off against Ryan Gosling's Driver.

Succession And Yellowstone

Having both premiered in 2018, Jesse Armstrong's Succession and Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone would become subjects of comparison, with some even calling the Paramount Network hit "Succession with cowboy hats." I think seeing the wealthy and vindictive Roys indulging in a rivalry with the also wealthy and vindictive Duttons would make for one epic feature-length special or miniseries.

21 Jump Street And Men In Black

Among the hypothetical crossovers presented here, not all are too much of a stretch from the realm of possibility. In fact, there were actual plans for a film called MIB23, which would have brought Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) from the 21 Jump Street movie into the world of the Men in Black franchise. Unfortunately, plans were scrapped in 2019, but I still have hope this insane sci-fi/comedy mash-up could work.

Poker Face And The Thing

Imagine if human lie detector Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) from the Peacock original TV show Poker Face was trapped in one place with a group of people who may or may not be shapeshifting extraterrestrial organisms in disguise, like the 1982 horror movie classic, The Thing. She would be the only one who could suss out the imitators, but the rest of the group might be too paranoid to confidently trust her judgment. I think Rian Johnson should give John Carpenter a call.

Star Wars And Marvel Cinematic Universe

As a fan of both the Star Wars movies and of Guardians of the Galaxy, I love the idea of seeing the cosmic warriors from the Marvel Cinematic Universe visit George Lucas' galaxy far, far away. Considering both Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm are owned by Disney, this intergalactic epic is entirely possible, as long as the timeline is respected, of course.

RoboCop And Terminator

Omni Consumer Products' half-man, half-machine crime-fighting tool has crossed paths with Skynet's mechanical killer before, but only on the pages of a Dark Horse comic book series from Frank Miller. Why Hollywood has not yet tried its hand at a movie that pits the hero from RoboCop against any of the antagonistic cyborgs from the Terminator franchise is beyond me.

James Bond And Jason Bourne

The Matt Damon-led Jason Bourne movies are often cited as the inspiration for the James Bond franchise's grittier tone, especially after Daniel Craig took over as 007. If there could be a way to get the American amnesiac assassin and the suave MI6 agent together in a room (which would likely be destroyed by the end), that could make for one of the best spy movies ever.

Sherlock And Doctor Who

Two of the BBC's most popular series, Sherlock and Doctor Who, both involve a highly intelligent, fashionable, and sometimes arrogant protagonist who is accompanied by a reliable companion. For that and many other reasons, I think it would be amazing to see them come together in a special or miniseries in which Holmes, hitting a wall with a case that defies logic, finds unexpected help from The Doctor.

DC Universe And Marvel Cinematic Universe

The two biggest comic book publishing companies in the world have not always been rivals and have indulged in creating stories that see DC heroes and Marvel heroes fighting side by side. Considering his strong ties to the MCU, it can't be out of the question for DC Studios head James Gunn to at least call a meeting with Kevin Feige to discuss bringing this kind of crossover to the big screen, which might end up being the greatest superhero movie ever made.

John Wick And Kill Bill

While largely differing in tone, the John Wick movies and Quentin Tarantino's two-part Kill Bill saga are pretty similar in concept, following two retired, legendary assassins waging a vengeful war on those who wronged them. Who is to say that Keanu Reeves' gun-fu master and Uma Thurman's The Bride never crossed paths in their deadly heyday?

The Evil Dead And The Exorcist

Two of the most popular franchises of demonic possession movies, The Exorcist and The Evil Dead, could not be more different from one another, which is exactly why I want to see them converge. In my pitch, grown-up Regan MacNeill's (Linda Blair) expertise in devilish activity is enlisted to help with a new case, but when it spirals out of control, the only one who can help is chainsaw-headed Deadite hunter, Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell).

Inception And A Nightmare On Elm Street

When you think about it, Leonardo DiCaprio's Dom Cobb from Christopher Nolan's Inception essentially has the same job as Freddy Krueger from A Nightmare on Elm Street. Just imagine how much more challenging his team's adventures through the subconscious would be with Robert Englund's sadistic, badly burned boogeyman invading the same dream.

Alien, Predator, And Jurassic Park

You know what I think the Alien vs. Predator movies were missing? Dinosaurs. Putting these two fearsome extraterrestrials in yet another battle, but while trapped on one of the prehistoric animal-infested islands from the Jurassic Park films, could result in one of the most exciting entries from any of these franchises. You would not even need human characters to make it work because seeing both the Predator and the Xenomorph knocked down a peg by the T-Rex as a common enemy would be more than enough.

Ghostbusters And Casper

We already know that Casper and the Ghostbusters exist in the same universe, thanks to Dan Aykroyd's cameo as Ray Stantz in the Friendly Ghost's 1995 live-action feature adaptation of the animated series. I am sure Casper would happily help the paranormal exterminators take on a few evil spirits, even after an awkward misunderstanding were to happen when they first meet.

Mad Max And Dredd

The great thing about post-apocalyptic movies is that each has a different, intriguing interpretation of what a dystopian society would look like. However, what if the Wasteland from George Miller's Mad Max movies existed just across the (dried up) pond from Mega City One in Dredd? The gritty, visually stunning possibilities are endless.

Blade And Twilight

Allow me to make one thing clear: I am not suggesting that Marvel Comics' vampire hunter, originally played on the big screen by Wesley Snipes, should show up in the Twilight movies just to see Robert Pattinson's Edward, Kristen Stewart's Bella, and other bloodsuckers get slaughtered. I actually think Blade's presence could give the persistent haters of the films based on Stephanie Meyer's YA novel series a reason to treat the franchise with a little more respect.

Indiana Jones And Marvel Cinematic Universe

Since Disney owns both Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm, I wonder if anyone there has ever tinkered with the idea of putting a character like Indiana Jones in the MCU. I mean, he and Steve "Captain America" Rogers would have been alive around the same time and, as staunch anti-fascists, probably would have gotten along great. I doubt Harrison Ford's casting as Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America: Brave New World would cause much confusion, either.

Monk And Psych

The USA Network used to run promos bringing characters from their respective series together, including one in which Tony Shalhoub's eponymous detective from Monk suspects that Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez) is not a real psychic. It makes me wish that we could have seen an official crossover episode that would have seen plenty of funny bickering between the carefree Shawn and someone as neurotic as Adrian Monk, who at least might have gotten along with Gus (Dulé Hill).

Power Rangers And Godzilla

By combining their respective, animal-shaped vehicles into one large Megazord, the Power Rangers have managed to face off against bizarre creatures of all sizes, which means they could realistically take on Godzilla. However, if I were to pitch this crossover, the rangers would eventually have to join forces with the King of the Monsters after an even larger creature emerges to wreak havoc on Angel Grove.

Bill & Ted And Wayne's World

Perhaps we never saw Bill S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and Ted "Theodore" Logan (Keanu Reeves) take Wayne Campbell (Mike Myers) and Garth Algar (Dana Carvey) on a trip through time because we are not worthy of such an excellent idea. Then again, if Myers and Carvey can still get together for Wayne's World reunions on SNL and Reeves and Winter could come back for 2020's Bill & Ted Face the Music, who says it doesn't have potential?

Dirty Harry And Death Wish

I think the greatest Dirty Harry movie we never saw would have put Clint Eastwood's Lt. Callahan on the case of a murderer targeting the most vicious gangs in San Francisco, which would turn out to be Charles Bronson's Paul Kersey from Death Wish. Inevitably, I think Harry would be lured into an alliance with the vengeful vigilante, coming to believe that his more permanent methods of justice align with his own.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer And Sabrina The Teenage Witch

It's a shame that there was never any attempt to make an official crossover between Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Sarah Michelle Gellar and the Melissa Joan Hart-led Sabrina the Teenage Witch while they were still on the air. The coming-of-age supernatural series may have differed dramatically in tone, but that is just what would have made the collaboration such a blast.

Harry Potter And The Dresden Files

If fans of the Harry Potter movies have ever been interested in trying out something a bit darker and grittier, there is another literary modern-day wizard with the same first name: Harry Dresden, played by Paul Blackthorne on the SyFy series, The Dresden Files. I think it would be fun to see J.K. Rowling's The Boy Who Lived helping author Jim Butcher's Chicago-based P.I. solve a grisly mystery in which magic is involved.

The Munsters And The Addams Family

They may have been on different networks and produced by opposing studios, but how in the world has there never been an attempt to introduce the Munsters to the Addams Family? I would even be open to getting the actors from Rob Zombie's reboot movie to star alongside the cast of Netflix's Wednesday if it meant getting just a glimpse at these creepy, kooky families finally coming together.

It And Terrifier

There are no two villains in the subgenre of creepy clown movies more iconic than Pennywise from It and Art the Clown from Terrifier. I can't imagine a horror fan being against the idea of bringing Bill Skarsgård's shapeshifting fear demon from Andy Muschietti's blockbuster adaptation of Stephen King's novel and David Howard Thornton from Damien Leone's shocking indie slashers together for one brutal showdown that would have blood and white face paint smeared across the screen.

Hocus Pocus And Trick 'R Treat

In Disney's cult favorite, family-friendly witch movie, 1993's Hocus Pocus, our young protagonists go through a lot of trouble to defeat the Sanderson Sisters (played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker). I cannot help but wonder how easily those sinister spellcasters could have been taken care of by the mischievous Sam from the 2007 anthology horror movie favorite, Trick 'r Treat.

Hoarders And Storage Wars

You know those people on the show Hoarders who compulsively keep hold of any item they possess, no matter how unnecessary or even unhealthy it may be? I have a potential idea to help them: put them on another A&E reality show called Storage Wars and tell them that they must outbid other experienced collectors if they want to maintain ownership of their junk.

Johnny English And The Pink Panther

While it barely held a candle to Peter Sellers, I cannot deny that I enjoyed Steve Martin's portrayal of Inspector Jacques Clouseau in his Pink Panther reboot. I even more enjoyed Rowan Atkinson as a bumbling Bond-wannabe in the Johnny English movies. I imagine that having the clueless French detective and accident-prone British spy cross paths on a case would result in some real comedic dynamite (especially if real dynamite is involved).

Sister Act And The Nun

After watching Whoopi Goldberg's Academy Award-winning performance in Ghost, I am convinced that a sequel to Sister Act in which Deloris Wilson-Van Cartier must contend with the habit-wearing demon Valak (Bonnie Aarons) from the Conjuring movies would be a riot.

Big Brother And Survivor

Big Brother and Survivor are both competitive reality shows that make social interaction a key element to winning, with the biggest difference being the setting. If I ran CBS, I would send the most famous all-stars from Big Brother to a remote island, bring Survivor champs to the Big Brother house, and see what happens.

One of the greatest Saturday Night Live stars, an undeniably iconic comic actor, and one of Wes Anderson’s most prolific collaborators, Bill Murray is in a league of his own in pretty much every category. With those signature expressions, the wise-cracking sarcasm, and a certain way with words, Murray has long provided audiences with one hilarious line after another.

Murray’s various characters from over the years have also hit people with vicious comebacks so harsh, so biting, so hot, you better call the fire department to put out the flames. Here are 32 times one of his characters came at someone with a vicious comeback.

“This Is One Time Where Television Really Fails To Capture The True Excitement Of A Large Squirrel Predicting The Weather. I, For One, Am Very Grateful To Have Been Here.” (Groundhog Day)

There’s a case to be made for Phil Connors being Bill Murray’s grouchiest, most nihilistic, and most sarcastic character to date, and it gets even easier when you examine his breakdown of the titular holiday in Groundhog Day. The sass, the disdain, the subtle viciousness of his words could cut through bone.

"Weird Name, Good Luck With That" (Ghostbusters: Afterlife)

Peter Venkman (Bill Murray) and other O.G. Ghostbusters returning in Ghostbusters: Afterlife made for one of the most nostalgic moments of 2020s cinema, but it wasn’t all sweetness coming from the wisecracking character. Upon meeting the family of the fallen Egon Spengler, Peter hits them with a hilarious “Weird name” moment that’s just so good.

"Honey, How Many Fingers Does Mrs. Santa Claus Have Here?" (Scrooged)

Scrooged, a movie about the good, the bad, and the ugly of ‘80s yuppie culture (as well as a great spin on A Christmas Carol), sees Bill Murray play Frank Cross, a downright terrible TV executive, brother, boyfriend, boss, and human being. Though he’s undeniably a bad person, Frank does hand out some incredible putdowns, like this one when he’s given a drawing of Santa by a young kid. Brutal!

"Janine, Someone With Your Qualifications Would Have No Trouble Finding A Top-Flight Job In Either The Food Service Or Housekeeping Industries." (Ghostbusters)

The dynamic shared by Janine (Annie Potts) and Peter Venkman in Ghostbusters is one of the movie’s low-key best parts. The verbal sparring between these two is incredible, as is this line the Ghostbuster throws at his secretary (and unsung hero of the movie) when business starts picking up.

"Was I Talking Out Loud? Was I? Sorry. Good Luck." (Kingpin)

Kingpin is one of the best sports movies where the main character actually loses as well as one that features one of Bill Murray’s most unhinged characters in Ernie McCracken. The two-timing, lying, scheming, and opportunistic villain of this great ‘90s sports comedy has no shortage of clever lines, like this one early in the film before turning on Woody Harrelson’s Roy Munson.

"Have You Tried Staples?" (Scrooged)

The scene in Scrooged where Bill Murray’s Frank Cross asks a member of the production crew if he tried using staples to keep a pair of antlers to stay on a mouse’s head is straight-up insane. However, let’s not forget the fact that the guy was trying to glue the props to the rodent’s head before Frank came into the scene.

"Back Off, Man. I'm A Scientist" (Ghostbusters)

Peter Venkman has one outrageous line after another in Ghostbusters, and one of the best can be heard in the early goings of the 1984 comedy. After asking a series of highly inappropriate questions, Venkman tells a librarian to back off in the best possible way. Or is it the worst possible way? You decide.

"You're Not Gonna Get A Green Card With That Attitude, Pal" (Ghostbusters II)

Peter Venkman going back and forth with Peter MacNicol’s Dr. Janosz Poha in Ghostbusters II never gets old. This is especially true when the two are going at it in front of the haunted portrait of Vigo the Carpathian, and Venkman utters the “green card” line. Vicious.

"Never In My Wildest Imagination Did I Ever Dream I'd Have Sons Like These" (Rushmore)

When it comes to despicable characters in Wes Anderson movies, none come close to the vindictive and repulsive Herman Blume. Bill Murray’s industrialist and reluctant father character has so many classic moments in the movie, and more times than not, they involve Blume’s sons.

"People Like Blood Sausage, Too. People Are Morons" (Groundhog Day)

Phil Connors calling people “morons” in the best possible way in Groundhog Day takes an already great movie and turns it into the stuff legends are made of. It’s biting comments like this that make Bill Murray’s weatherman such an unforgettable character.

"It's Gonna Be Cold, It's Gonna Be Gray, And It's Gonna Last The Rest Of Your Life" (Groundhog Day)

Phil Connors isn’t one to mince words, and that honestly makes him a decent guy (if you overlook the grouchiness and disdain for most things in life). When giving an outlook on life, er the forecast, he lets out this iconic line in Groundhog Day.

"Do Me A Favor, Will You? Would You Mind Washing Off That Perfume Before You Come Back To Our Table?" (Kingpin)

Ernie McCracken is one of the biggest jerks the sports comedy genre has ever seen (he makes Shooter McGavin look nice by comparison), and that's best seen in Kingpin's diner scene where he absolutely tears into a waitress. Was he wrong? But did he go about the wrong way of calling out the woman's perfume choice? You bet!

"Because I Hate Fathers, And I Never Wanted To Be One" (Life Aquatic)

Steve Zissou pretty much saying that having kids was a mistake in The Life Aquatic is one of those examples of "When Keeping it Real Goes Wrong." It's okay to feel that way, but to tell someone that having them was a mistake was quite a choice.

"Mike, I Really Appreciate You're Doing This, But It Is Just For The Money, Isn't It? It's Not Just So You Can Wear These Little Outfits?" (Tootsie)

Bill Murray’s Jeff Slater, the playwright roommate of Dustin Hoffman’s Michael Dorsey in Tootsie, is one of the most grounded characters in this 1982 classic, but even he says it like it is. The scene where he questions Michael’s obsession with becoming Dorothy Michaels is one of the best examples of that.

"Why Haven't You Learned How To Button A Coat?" (Scrooged)

Claire Phillips (Karen Allen) is on the receiving end of a lot of verbal abuse from Frank Cross in Scrooged. One of the most ridiculous and hilarious, examples of this comes when Bill Murray’s main character gets sarcastic about outerwear.

"Ned [Punches Ned In The Face]?" (Groundhog Day)

The recurring “Phil, Phil. Connors” run-ins with Ned Ryerson (Stephen Tobolowsky) are some of the best scenes in Groundhog Day, but there’s one that stands out above the rest. In the midst of his downward spiral, Phil lashes out and punches the obnoxious character right in the face.

"’It Is What It Is'? Everyone's Saying That Now. You Know What It Means? You're Screwed, And You Shall Remain Screwed.” (St. Vincent)

When it comes to old curmudgeons, few of Bill Murray’s characters come close to the titular grump in St. Vincent. His response to hearing the common phrase “It is what it is” is admittedly on point, but I’m not the one on the receiving end.

"Try To Make It Sound Like You Wrote It That Way On Purpose." (The French Dispatch)

One of Wes Anderson’s best movies, The French Dispatch, is a series of short films filling out what is to be the final edition of the titular news magazine. In between those longer segments are various scenes with editor Arthur Howitzer Jr. (Bill Murray). One of the funniest moments comes when Howitzer gives one of his writers a harsh yet honest critique, telling them to make their mistakes seem like they were meant to be there.

"Would You Please... For The Love Of God And Your Own Body... Stop The Hammering?" (Scrooged)

Frank Cross yelling at people in Scrooged isn’t rare, but the time he yelled about hammering on set is something wild. It’s the subtle pauses, the facial expressions, and that exaggerated tone in his voice. It’s perfect.

"There Are Two Types Of People In This World: Those Who Like Neil Diamond, And Those Who Don't." (What About Bob?)

What About Bob? is one of those movies that’s impossible to watch without being on edge, and that’s part of its charm. The other part? Well, Bill Murray’s portrayal of the neurotic, obsessive, and unhinged Bob Wiley. The scene where he shares his classic “Neil Diamond” line is one of those. Talk about a way to put down an ex and the “Sweet Caroline” singer.

"Oh, Creepy! I'm Sorry. You Know, For The First Couple Years, I Felt Responsible. How You Been Otherwise?" (Kingpin)

Ernie McCracken reacting to Roy Munson’s fake hand (he pretty much led to the mangling of his bowling hand) in Kingpin is so hilarious, so genuine, and so over-the-top. While he does admit to his role in the matter, Ernie stops himself short of taking full responsibility.

"She Doesn't Have Any Friends." (Moonrise Kingdom)

Walt Bishop (Bill Murray) putting down his missing daughter (played by Kara Hayward) when the 12-year-old runs away in Moonrise Kingdom is so unnecessary, but we’ll allow it. He’s not wrong in his description of his daughter’s social life, but wow!

"Just Remember, They Can Buy Anything But They Can't Buy Backbone. Don't Let Them Forget It." (Rushmore)

Frank Cross doesn’t miss an opportunity to attack rich kids in Rushmore, including an intense speech where the self-made man says that the wealthy elite can buy anything they want, save for a backbone. Though he is filthy rich in the movie, Frank has a point.

"Don't Cry In My Office." (The French Dispatch)

Arthur Howitzer telling his staff not to cry in his office after it’s learned he’s dying of cancer is honestly one of the most genuine parts of this 2021 Wes Anderson film. Again, the character is being somewhat mean about it all, but he’s not wrong.

"You're Short, Your Bellybutton Sticks Out Too Far, And You're A Terrible Burden On Your Poor Mother." (Ghostbusters II)

Baby Oscar in Ghostbusters II goes through a lot by the time the credits roll. However, being abducted by a ghost so that Vigo the Carpathian can use his body to carry out his evil plans doesn’t compare to being shamed by Peter Venkman. Like, how do you come back from that?

"Yeah, You Get To Treat 'Em Bad On The Way Back Down Too. It's Great, You Get Two Chances To Rough 'Em Up." (Scrooged)

Frank Cross has no time for his family’s critiques of the way he lives in Scrooged. The scene where Frank responds to his brother, basically telling him not to be mean to people, is just so perfect. It’s undeniably mean, but so much fun to watch.

"You Went In There To Get A Date And Came Out With A Dog. That's Bad Even For You." (Garfield: The Movie)

Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer) is on the receiving end of some outrageous put-downs by Bill Murray’s titular cat in Garfield: The Movie, but does anything compare to the time the lasagna-loving feline makes fun of his owner for bringing home a dog? Woof!

"I'm Sorry. You Know I Thought You Were Richard Pryor!" (Scrooged)

This Frank Cross line isn’t the meanest thing the character says in Scrooged, but it was just too good to pass up. When Bill Murray’s character thinks the waiter is on fire, he pours a bucket of water on the man before referencing an incident where Richard Pryor caught himself on fire while taking part in an extracurricular activity.

"But I Don't See Any Reason Why I Should Just Sit Here Pretending I'm Not Home, Just Because You're Not That Kind Of Girl. Now, That's Weird." (Tootsie)

Michael Dorsey wears many hats in Tootsie, so many that it starts to make life difficult for his roommate, Jeff. At one point, Jeff comments on all the times he didn’t comment on his best friend’s method acting, eventually saying enough is enough now that he can’t answer a phone because “Dorothy Michaels” shouldn’t have a male roommate.

"What A Lovely Singing Voice You Must Have." (Ghostbusters)

When confronting a possessed Dana (Sigourney Weaver) in Ghostbusters, Peter Venkman attempts to make light of the situation by commenting on Zuul’s demonic voice. It’s not the meanest thing he says in the movie, but it’s so on-brand.

"You Know I'm Not Big On Apologizing. So I'll Just Skip It If It's All The Same To You." (Life Aquatic)

The Life Aquatic has some great characters, and each has some wonderful moments. But let’s be real… Steve Zissou is at the top of that list, especially when he tells Eleanor (Anjelica Huston) that he’s not big on apologies. Sure, he comes around, but this line (and live delivery) is perfect.

"Do You Have Any Regrets?" -"Garfield, Maybe." (Zombieland)

One of the best zombie apocalypse movies (and certainly one of the funniest), Zombieland has one of the best cameos of all time when Bill Murray briefly shows up as himself. There’s one key moment when he’s asked if he has any regrets on his deathbed, and he honestly comes up with the best answer…

Comedies in the 1980s were just built differently. Sure, there are plenty of examples of movies that have been reevaluated for their questionable humor in more modern times, but one thing even the controversial ones did well was their over-the-top endings. It became a staple of the genre in the decade to end in the most ridiculous ways. Here is our list of some of our favorite examples of such endings. The list is hardly exhaustive, that would be impossible, but if you're looking for a good '80s comedy to watch with one of your subscription services, these are all great choices.

The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers, starring John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, is an action movie as much as it is a comedy. Well, it's also a musical, but the purpose of this list it's an action movie. The car chase at the end of the movie is legendary. Dozens, if not hundreds, of cars were trashed while shooting the scene, and it'll forever go down as one of the most famous car chases in Hollywood history.

Airplane!

It's a little absurd to include the crazy ending of a movie as wild as Airplane!, but we shouldn't discount the ridiculous ending just because the whole movie is ridiculous, right? The flop sweat pouring out of Ted Striker (Robert Hays) as he tries to guide the plane down with no help from the inflatable autopilot is worth this list alone.

Caddyshack

Carl Spackler (Bill Murray) spends most of Caddyshack at war with the gopher. Sure, he finds some time to get wasted with Ty Webb (Chevy Chase) and do a quick loop with the priest, but mostly it's about the Vermin Kong. In the end, he blows giant holes all over the course in one last desperate attempt to take the gopher out, but the rodent prevails, and Danny's putt falls into the cup. Everyone but Judge Smails (Ted Knight) and Carl is happy.

Ghostbusters

Has there ever been anything sillier than a giant Marshmallow Man rampaging the streets of Manhattan? When the creators and writers of Ghostbusters imagined how to end their movie, they couldn't have known how iconic it would become. The only thing funnier might have been a 500-foot-tall zombie of John Belushi, but they found another way to fit him into the movie as Slimer.

Stripes

Remember, in the words of John Winger (Bill Murray), it's not like they were going into Moscow at the end of Stripes in a heavily-armed recreational vehicle. They were going into Czechoslovakia, it's like going into Wisconsin. The band of misfit army trainees still manage to pull off their incredible stunt and rescue their platoon sergeant (and "big toe"), Sgt. Hulka (Warren Oates).

National Lampoon's Vacation

It was never hard in the 1980s for a Chevy Chase character to prove that he was the biggest jerk in the room, and National Lampoon's Vacation is no exception. On one hand, you can't really blame Clark for losing it, after the disastrous drive cross country ends in an empty Wally World parking lot because the park is closed. Buying a gun (real or not) wasn't the right answer, but it sure was funny, especially with John Candy as the hapless security guard.

Back To School

Rodney Dangerfield is still responsible for some of the funniest quotes in comedy history, and quite a few come from Back To School. None of Dangerfield's hilarious quotes are quite as ridiculous as his dive, the Triple Lindy, that he does at the end of the movie. The faces he makes alone make it worthy of inclusion here. Something like that could only be "learned" on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Struggling with a big school project is something everyone can relate to. Maybe that's what has made Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure so endearing and so enduring. Nah, it's really the two knuckleheads that go on that adventure through time and ultimately bring back half a dozen historical greats for their final presentation. Party on, dudes!

The 'Burbs

The ending to The 'Burbs is crazy. Houses are blown up, the block is destroyed, and Tom Hanks has one of his best meltdowns. The escalation in the movie just keeps growing and growing until their nice, suburban street is left in literal rubble.

Real Genius

The popcorn scene at the end of Real Genius is, for lack of a better word, genius. Not only is it a great prank to pull on the main character's annoying professor, but they actually used real popcorn!

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Like a few other movies on this list, it feels a little weird to call the ending of Who Framed Roger Rabbit "ridiculous" when the whole movie is meant to be pretty darn absurd. Still, we couldn't leave it off the list, either. It's when we find out that Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) was a toon (and why he never blinked) when he melts into ink and dies.

Trading Places

People can quibble about whether or not the ending of Trading Places is financially accurate or not, but it doesn't matter. The whole third act of the movie, from the train ride to the beach scene at the very end, is just insane. Insane in the very best way.

Better Off Dead

There are two things that make Better Off Dead's ending ridiculous. First, skiing the "K12" with one ski. This is a mountain that Lane (John Cusack) couldn't ski with both skis for most of the movie, but then he completes it with one? Oooookay. Then, somehow, he ends up on the field at Dodger Stadium making out with Monique (Diane Julian). Still, while it may be one dark comedy, it's the "comedy" part that hits the hardest.

Police Academy

It's easy to forget that the original Police Academy was a monster hit in the spring of 1984. It was, in fact, one of the biggest movies of the year, and it explains why there were so many (mostly terrible) sequels. Still, the original is a classic, and the riot that ends the movie is completely ridiculous and completely hilarious.

Christmas Vacation

Clark Griswold is back up to his shenanigans in Christmas Vacation, only this time, it's not really his fault that the end of the story is so insane. It's really Cousin Eddie's fault. Eddie (Randy Quaid) kidnaps Clark's boss, which is crazy enough, but the SWAT team crashing through every window in the house is way over the top. It's wonderful.

Big Trouble In Little China

The ending of Big Trouble In Little China is lot to explain, and it's best that if you aren't familiar with the movie, go watch it right now! the closing battle is, frankly, awesome, and it makes the comedy into more than just a movie that brings some great laughs and some iconic Kurt Russell quotes. Still, will we ever find out what happened with Wild-Man? Where's the sequel??

Little Shop Of Horrors

This one has a little caveat to it. The ending of the movie that we all saw in Little Shop of Horrors was honestly pretty standard: the guy saves the day and gets the girl. Why it's on this list is what it could have been. The original ending (and the ending in the play) saw Audrey getting eaten by the plant, and Seymour, realizing that a corporation wanted to sell more plants, tries to kill the plant. He fails, and the plants propagate worldwide and become forces of massive destruction, including Godzilla-like moments where they destroy buildings. Oh, what could have been had test audiences not hated it!

Top Secret!

Yet another ridiculous movie on this list with a ridiculous ending. Top Secret! was Val Kilmer's first movie, and will always be one of his best roles, and the ending, including the bar fight underwater, is a big reason why.

Revenge Of The Nerds

Revenge of the Nerds is one of the movies from the '80s that is problematic on so many levels, but that doesn't take away from its huge popularity in its day. The final song, with all the Lambda's joining on to win the fraternity cup thing, is and always will be a total banger. Cancel it for all the reasons it should be canceled for, but leave the song alone!

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

Major League superstar and future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson trying to kill Queen Elizabeth II? Yeah, that's gonna land a spot on this list every single time. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is a stone-cold classic, and the ending is so over-the-top it has to be here, and that's not even including Norberg (O.J. Simpson) flying off the top deck of the stadium!

Ghostbusters II

When the team of Ghostbusters returned for their second adventure, you knew they had to up the ante from the original's ending. How about a Statue of Liberty that has the ability to walk and destroy the city, ala the Stay Puff Marshmallow Man? Add in the banging music, and you've got an all-time great ending, especially for a sequel.

The Goonies

At the end of The Goonies, after the kids have saved the day, a reporter sums it all up when he describes a pirate ship, One-Eyed Willie's pirate ship, floating out into the sea off the coast of Oregon. Sure, there might have been a squid we never saw, but it was mentioned at the end, and even without it, the pirate ship qualifies the movie for this list.

Risky Business

It's a good thing everything worked out for Joel (Tom Cruise) in Risky Business, and wow, did it take until the last moment for things to do so. If only his mom hadn't noticed that crack in her crystal...

A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda is such a forgotten classic. It's not a true Monty Python movie, but it does feature Michael Palin and John Cleese, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Kline. Palin's character running over Kline's with a cement roller is the reason it's on this list and one of the things that make it a true classic.

Heathers

Christian Slater and Winona Ryder became Gen X icons in large part due to Heathers. The dark comedy will forever be one of that generation's touchstones, though many don't remember how over the top the ending was. Slater's character, J.D., tries to blow up the school, and while Veronica (Ryder) stops him from committing mass murder, he does manage to blow himself up. Things really escalated quickly!

The Cannonball Run

Dom DeLuise's character in The Cannonball Run is the biggest nut among a sea of crazy people, and while he has a chance to win the crazy race, he gets sidetracked, leaving the win to another team. His ridiculous character ruins it all, and it's brilliant. Plus, it set up the sequel nicely.

Romancing The Stone

Romancing the Stone is on this list for one reason. Jack (Michael Douglas) not only hauls a giant yacht through the streets of Manhattan looking for Jane (Kathleen Turner), but the sails on the boat are raised! Have you ever walked down the concrete canyons of New York City on a windy day? What would happen to a full sailboat with its sails up? Yikes!

Armed And Dangerous

The end of Armed and Dangerous is a crazy chase scene with John Candy doing some of his best, and most under-appreciated work. It's not always the best movie, but the ending does make up for some of that.

The Couch Trip

Too many people aren't familiar with The Couch Trip. It's a hilarious movie with a stellar cast including Dan Aykroyd, Charles Grodin, and Walter Matthau. It ends with Matthau having to be rescued off the top of the Hollywood sign, which in and of itself is worth the price of admission.

The War Of The Roses

Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas made some great movies in the eighties, and by far the darkest was The War Of The Roses. It's one of those movies that just keeps getting crazier and crazier as the two Roses fight over their house and everything else in the divorce. It ends with the two of them lying on the floor, barely alive, but still fighting.

Weird Science

A nuclear missile, catatonic grandparents, and a grotesque-looking older brother. That's more or less how Weird Science ends (though everything is fixed in the end. It's a wild ending to a John Hughes classic.

Beverly Hills Cop

If you're not aware, Beverly Hills Cop was originally intended to be an action movie starring Sly Stallone in the lead. Instead, we got one of the funniest movies of the 1980s with Eddie Murphy playing the cop from Detroit avenging his friend in L.A. The shootout at the end seems kind of out of place, and it's a wild shootout, until you realize the movie's origin story.

When it was released in 1984, Ghostbusters was a smash hit. It was the comedy of the summer, and I still remember the first conversation I had with my next-door neighbor about it and how awesome he thought it was, as I was on my way out the door with my mom to see it for the first time. Kids and adults everywhere were flocking to see the Ivan Reitman-directed movie, which is currently streaming with a Max subscription, and stars Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, and Bill Murray, as the titular team ridding New York City of ghosts.

The group of ghost catchers was originally supposed to be different. The role that Murray played, Peter Venkman, was first written with John Belushi in mind. Sadly, Belushi’s death in 1982 meant that he couldn’t be a member of the team. They still found a way to pay tribute to their fallen friend, and they did in the best way possible.

The Ghost “Slimer” Was Meant To Be An Homage To Belushi

In the movie, the second ghost that the Ghostbusters encounter (the first is “The Grey Lady”) is a sloppy, green floating head that Venkman meets in the hallway of a hotel. The head is gobbling food off of a room service tray like a maniac, his appetite insatiable. Belushi was known for his own unquenchable desires for everything, including food, comedy, music, and tragically, drugs, which is what killed him.

That’s before pointing out the obvious, that the late-SNL superstar was represented by a ghost. Dan Aykroyd had intended Ghostbusters to be a follow-up to 1980’s The Blues Brothers and 1981’s Neighbors, both of which he starred in with Belushi, so there was no way Aykroyd wasn’t going to pay respect to his partner in crime.

The Wild Story About How It All Happened

Make-up artist and creature creator Steve Johnson was responsible for creating the floating blob that would eventually be named “Slimer,” and he told the special effects website Bloody Disgusting that Harold Ramis and Aykroyd sent a note at the last minute and told him they wanted the ghost to evoke Belushi. Johnson said,

Using some colorful language, Johnson expressed his frustration at the last-minute note, but no matter, he set forth to do what he had been tasked with. After what sounds like an intense night of design fueled by some chemical help, he came up with the final product. He even adds that the extra-curricular activities made him see the ghost of Belushi himself. It sounds intense, but when the movie was released, Slimer was a hit.

John Belushi Is Gone, But He Lives On Forever

While Ghostbusters was supposed to be another triumph for Belushi and Aykroyd, no one can argue that Bill Murray stepping into the role wasn’t a huge win for the movie. The performance is one of the funniest of Murray’s career, and it’s really hard to imagine the role being played by anyone else. Still, it’s wonderful that everyone involved made sure to include their good friend in the most over-the-top and ridiculous way, just as John Belushi would have wanted it. Slimer has gone on to become an important part of the Ghostbusters franchise, so in a way, Belushi has lived on in our hearts for years.

Slimer is one of the most iconic apparitions haunting the Ghostbusters franchise, and part of that timeless is due to the big scene in which Bill Murray's Venkman gets doused with slime. Murray recently shared his memories from the iconic scene, and it's hilarious to hear he wasn't expecting the scene to be as disgusting as it ultimately was. Not something he needed to worry about in Lost in Translation or The Royal Tenenbaums.

The gluttonous green ghoul lived on in the franchise and became the mascot of a popular Hi-C drink flavor, but had Bill Murray not been so completely covered in goop for the first film's iconic scene, such branding decisions might not have happened. As we learned from film reporter Jake Hamilton in a recent interview with the actor, Murray can't take all the credit, confessing he was drastically undersold on just how much slime would be utilized for the sequence. In his words:

Between this and the tremendous weight of the proton packs they had to wear, you'd think Ivan Reitman took some secret pleasure in making life uncomfortable for Bill Murray and the rest of the Ghostbusters cast. The way Murray talks about it, you'd think it was a wonder he signed up for the sequel, though I can't help but feel the actor is leaning into his trademark comedic chops to make the story more entertaining.

That's more evident when he continued the story, in my opinion, in which he hilariously depicted Reitman as someone who was scheming to blindside Bill Murray with an unpleasant experience. Here's more on how it went down, from the actor's perspective:

Whether Ivan Reitman intentionally kept Bill Murray in the dark or not, it played a part in creating what remains the best Ghostbusters movie of the franchise. Unfortunately, the sequel didn't work out as well as Slimer's lasting legacy, and Murray and others were essentially tricked into participating when the script was swapped out at the last minute.

That aside, Slimer remained a big part of Ghostbusters, appearing in the animated series and almost getting his origin story in the 2016 reboot. I am disappointed that never happened because I'd love to see why that little freak exists.

Hopefully, there's a future for Slimer in Ghostbusters going forward because the future is looking bright. CinemaBlend's review of Frozen Empire praised the movie, and it feels like a cast that can keep chugging along for at least another film. I'm sure they might even be able to get Bill Murray for another movie, provided there's no slime involved.

Those looking to stream Ghostbusters can find it right now if they have a Hulu subscription. For those who haven't seen it in a while, I can attest that it still holds up, and the slime scene was worth any discomfort it caused Bill Murray.

The year is 2025, and I’m still going to bat for the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters movie.

A million years ago (more like 10), I proclaimed that an all-female Ghostbusters was a great idea. And now that we've gotten two more “traditional” Ghostbusters films since then, I actually think that I like the 2016 movie even more. Because even though it’s not perfect, I still think that the best things about it far outweigh the worst.

So, even though I know pretty much nobody agrees with me, I still, to this day, think the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters doesn’t get nearly enough credit. Here’s why.

I Genuinely Find It Funny

Okay, so yes, the 2016 Ghostbusters is packed with jokes, and some of them don’t land. That said, the ones that do land are actually pretty funny. I rewatched it again recently and found that Leslie Jones in particular had me laughing throughout most of the movie (I especially like her “room full of nightmares” line during the evil mannequin scene).

Really, all of the cast members have their own great moments. Kate McKinnon is off-the-wall zany, Melissa McCarthy is the smarty pants (but still funny), and Kristen Wiig plays the straight woman, getting in her own deadpan humor throughout the film.

This really made me think about the first two movies (I’m one of those weirdos who prefers Ghostbusters II to the original). The characters in the first two films are really humorous, I think it’s more a matter of the situations that Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston (the true best member of the team) are in that are funny, rather than the actors themselves.

What I mean is, while yes, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson are funny, I don’t think it’s their humor that carries the film. I mean, it’s a part of what makes those movies great, but it’s not all of what makes those movies great (which might be how it landed on our list of the best horror movies of all time).

However, I think the ladies in the 2016 film carry this movie with their humor. In a lot of ways, the humor is this film's greatest strength. Yeah, the actual ghost busting is fine, but the comedy is what makes it for me. In fact, I actually think this is the funniest Ghostbusters movie in the entire franchise, in that I actually laugh out loud a few times while watching it, rather than just chuckle like I did with the first two films. Make of that what you will.

I Think The Tone Is More Reminiscent Of The Originals Than Afterlife And Frozen Empire

I'm going to be real with you. I did not like Ghostbusters: Afterlife. I thought its follow-up, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, was a bit better (and my son liked it a lot), but honestly, I don’t think either of them really capture the tone of the first two films.

That’s not to say that they’re terrible. I mean, Frozen Empire worked a lot more for me since it actually took place in New York City, which is really important. But, Afterlife just didn’t vibe with me, as the Oklahoma setting felt incredibly off. Not only that, but the whole thing was just way too dour for my liking. In truth, I think it's the weakest entry in the franchise, even though I know it has its fans.

However, the tone of the 2016 movie is more consistent with the first two films. Because, I’m sorry, isn’t a Ghostbusters movie supposed to be fun?

I know there were little Stay Puft Marshmallow Men running around in Afterlife, causing chaos, but the overall movie just felt way too grim for my liking. Frozen Empire tried to be a bit more enjoyable, but it still didn’t match the fun-factor of the first two.

That said, the 2016 movie’s sole purpose is to be enjoyable. It’s not supposed to tug on your heartstrings, or make you nostalgic. It’s not trying to make you weep when you see a ghost version of Egon joining the other boys to finish off Gozer. It just wants to be a good time for a little under an hour and a half, and it succeeds for the most part. Just like the first two films. What more could you possibly want?

The All-Female Cast Is Also A Nice Contrast To The Original Ghostbusters Team, Making It Feel Unique

One reason why some people didn’t like the 2016 Ghostbusters is because of misogyny. Those people may say that that wasn’t the case at all, all I have to say is, I remember when this movie came out, and, more importantly, before this movie came out. Back then, there were a whole bunch of people who dismissed the film before it even released, declaring that they weren’t even going to see it.

I get it. Some people genuinely don’t like this film (our Ghostbusters review proved that we did, though), and the people who hate it will say that it’s just bad.

And fine. I don’t agree with you, but fine. Like or dislike what you want. That said, one thing that I think most people will agree on is that the characters aren’t the same as Ray, Egon, Peter, or Winston. Some may argue that the new characters are pretty much just matching archetypes to the original characters, and I’ll agree for the most part.

That said, making them women genuinely does make them feel different. It’s the whole energy. They don’t have the same rhythm or tempo as Ray, Egon, Peter, or Winston, but I like that about them.

For instance, Leslie Jones’ character, Patty, may be the woman off the street character, sort of like Winston, but she doesn’t feel like Winston (even though Ernie Hudson does appear as her uncle), as do none of the other cast members. They feel wholly unique in their roles, and almost like an alternate reality version of the team. In fact, even Murray, Aykroyd, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver are all in the film, but they’re not playing their Ghostbuster-counterparts, which I love. It feels the same, but different.

The 2016 Movie Didn't Feel Like It Was Trying To Start A New Franchise, Which Works In Its Favor

Another thing I like about this film is that it doesn’t feel like it’s trying to force a new franchise.

Yes, the movie does try to force a sequel (I guess we’ll never see Zuul in this universe), but it also doesn’t trot out legacy characters, or try to connect it to the older films, which is a Godsend.

Because while I didn’t dislike the Star Wars sequels, one thing I definitely did not like about them was adding in Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewie, and Luke Skywalker. It just seemed so lazy. Were these genuine sequels, or were they continuations? Obviously, they were both, but they felt like a half step, which they were.

The recent Ghostbusters movies are like that as well, especially Frozen Empire, where the former Ghostbusters play a much bigger role than they did in Afterlife. However, the 2016 movie doesn’t do that. Yes, they reference things like Zuul, and have the old actors in it (In different roles), but it also doesn’t seem desperate to make this a legacy sequel, which I think works in its favor.

It’s a reboot, to be sure, but it’s just that, which I think is a good thing.

Plus, I Just Like All-Female Teams In General, And This Is A Strong One

Lastly, I just really like all-female teams. One thing that has been one of my favorite things to witness over the years is the broader acceptance of putting women in leading roles to big tentpole franchises.

Yes, we had films like Alien, The Terminator, and other films where a female lead carried the entire film, but what I love to see even more is films with multiple female leads. The Charlie’s Angels movies in the 2000s were fun, and I liked seeing those, but whenever I hear rumblings like a female-led Fast & Furious, I don’t roll my eyes. I look forward to it!

Because I love watching women kick ass and take names. Remember that scene in Avengers: Endgame when all the women in the team came together to fight Thanos? I love that part.

I love this movie, and the female team of Ghostbusters. I think it’s a strong one, and all of the characters are unique, funny, and capable. Now, I don’t just like this movie because it’s female-led, but it definitely adds to my enjoyment. So sue me!

But, what do you think? Are you also willing to finally give this movie its flowers?

The Ghostbusters franchise has continued to be popular since the original film debuted in 1984, despite the fact that it has been dormant for the majority of that time. The franchise delivered two movies in the ‘80s, but fans spent years hoping to see a Ghostbusters 3 materialize that never really happened. While it’s been often reported that Bill Murray holding out on Ghostbusters 3 was one of the big reasons it never happened, it appears he wasn’t the only one.

Jason Reitman, the writer and director of the two recent Ghostbusters movies, and the son of original franchise director Ivan Reitman, recently revealed that his dad had little love for the concept of sequels in general, which also led to one of the strangest parts of the entire franchise: the one time he did actually make a sequel.

Ghostbusters Director Ivan Reitman Hated Sequels

Jason Reitman recently appeared on the Blocks Podcast with Neil Brennan, where he talked over his entire film career. In discussing Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Reitman the younger revealed that his dad didn’t understand why so many movie fans wanted to go backward. Apparently Ivan Reitman was a fan of the more original ideas introduced in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, but less so of the parts that specifically dealt with plot points from the original movie. Reitman said…

It’s easy to see that Ivan Reitman didn’t love sequels. Ghostbusters II is the only one he ever directed. He also once told our own ReelBlend podcast that he wouldn't have directed Ghostbusters 3 if the movie had ever happened. While another popular Reitman movie, the aforementioned Twins, has had fans hoping for a sequel for decades, the closest the director ever got was making Junior, another comedy that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito, but with a completely original story, which sounds exactly like the sort of thing Jason Reitman is talking about.

The Ghostbusters II Logo Appearing In The Film Was “Probably A Mistake”

It’s fine to say that Ivan Reitman didn’t like sequels, but there is also evidence that proves that point unequivocally. One of the strangest things in Ghostbusters II is the fact that the logo on the side of the Ghostbusters car is actually the movie’s logo, a point that makes zero sense within the context of the film. It turns out Jason Reitman once asked his dad about that, and the answer indicates how little thought he gave it at the time…

Ivan Reitman may not have loved sequels, but it seems Jason Reitman has no problem with them. While there is no indication yet if we will see a sequel to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a third Ghostbusters film in this era of the franchise seems much more likely to happen now than it ever did in the ‘80s.

After decades of fans hoping we might still see a Ghostbusters 3 one day, a new movie Ghostbusters movie arrived in 2021 in Ghostbusters: Afterlife that included the return of all the original Ghostbusters, save the late Harold Ramis of course. This was then followed by a sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, where the original cast played an even bigger role. But if you’re looking forward to a third film in the new franchise that will once again bring back the original Ghostbusters cast, at least one of them doesn’t think it’s going to happen.

Speaking with the NY Post, Dan Aykroyd says he doesn’t expect to return for another Ghostbusters film. It’s not that he doesn’t think the movie will happen. Instead, he simply feels that it’s time for the new Ghostbusters cast to stand on their own, and he doesn’t think the franchise needs the help of the OG Ghostbusters anymore. He said…

To be clear, there are no sour grapes in what Dan Aykroyd is saying here. He has no problem with the original cast being left behind. He specifically says that “advancing it beyond the originals” is what the franchise “should” do going forward.

As much as fans surely enjoyed seeing the Ghostbusters on the big screen again, Dan Aykroyd isn’t wrong here. At some point, the new franchise needs to stand on its own and not entirely survive on the nostalgia of the earlier films. Aykroyd is still a producer of the Ghostbusters franchise so he certainly knows whatever plans are being made for the future.

It’s unclear what the future plans for the Ghostbusters on the big screen are going to be. No third film has been officially announced, but the way Dan Aykroyd talks here it certainly sounds like there are ideas for future films, so that possibility exists.

Ghostbusters as a larger franchise is still clearly moving forward. A Ghostbusters animated series is in development at Netflix. It’s unclear if the series will follow the original Ghostbusters, the new generation of Ghostbusters, or a completely original crew.

Whatever the future of the Ghostbusters is, we’ve probably seen the end of the original characters’ time in the franchise. That’s likely ok. People still clearly like the Ghostbusters and will almost certainly like them in any incarnation. The franchise was one of the highlights at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Parks. The Ghostbusters aren’t going anywhere.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was one of the earlier 2024 movie release schedule entries and, while it received received icy reviews from critics, it was great to see the series' veterans back in action. Among their ranks was franchise OG Ernie Hudson, who has played Winston Zeddemore (the best member of the team) since the original 1984 film. Just recently, Hudson recounted how Bill Murray helped him return for the sequels, and he did so in a sweet way.

During Rhode Island Comic Con, Ernie Hudson opened up about his relationship with his co-stars -- Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and the late Harold Ramis. The 78-year-old star specifically shouted out Murray for his support over the years. Via People, Hudson recalled how when his own status with the franchise seemed in doubt, the Scrooged actor made a major declaration:

It takes a lot of guts to stand up for anyone under a number of circumstances. However, for the Groundhog's Day star to advocate for his co-star before a studio in that way speaks volumes. It’s heartwarming to hear that he had genuine love and admiration for his co-star and that the love remains today. The entertainment industry itself can be tough, so it's especially great whenever actors support fellow actors.

The seemingly ageless Ernie Hudson has long been vocal about his frustrations with the initial handling of Winston. In a previous interview, Hudson admitted to not feeling included alongside his fellow stars. Though, during this recent interview, he specified that his three castmates were open and inclusive while working on what's now considered one of the best '80s movies:

You can see the love amongst the squad on the screen, and it's even better knowing it’s the same way off camera. As far as a 40-year-old franchise goes, that’s pretty special to hold your co-stars in the same regard all these years later. On top of that, I think I speak for fans when I say I'm happy that Ernie Hudson remained with the franchise, and I'm thankful that Bill Murray played a role in that.

If you’d like to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, you can do so using a Netflix subscription. You should also keep an eye out for news on the upcoming Ghostbusters animated series that was greenlit back in 2022.

Minor spoilers for Venom: The Last Dance lie ahead, so read at your own discretion.

The time has come, as Eddie Brock and his mischievous, alien symbiote are taking their final ride in Venom: The Last Dance. Amid all the madcap mayhem and humor that engulfs the 2024 movie schedule release, it’s likely that there are some eager to know about Easter eggs and other small tidbits. Well, believe it or not, there’s actually a brief nod to the Ghostbusters franchise. It’s the definition of a “blink-and-you’ll-miss-it” moment, so don’t feel bad if you didn’t catch it when you were in the theater. (I can honestly admit that I didn’t even see it.)

Anyone who’s seen the film is surely aware of the fact that the legendary Area 51 plays into the plot of The Last Dance. In the film, the highly classified military facility, which is based in Nevada, is set to be decommissioned in a matter of days. With that, the neighboring Area 55 is set to remain intact so that extraterrestrial experimentation can continue. Considering all that, you may be under the impression that the link to the iconic team of paranormal investigators lies within the walls of the new facility. However, that’s not the case.

SlashFilm astutely pointed out that the Easter egg in question has to do with a mailbox that sits outside of Area 51. If you look closely at it, you’ll see several stickers, with one of them being an advertisement for Ray's Occult Books. For anyone not familiar with Ghostbusters lore, that’s the New York-based bookstore that’s owned by Dan Aykroyd’s Ray Stantz.

I have to say that while checking out The Last Dance, I definitely wasn’t looking out for any nods to the comedic supernatural franchise, which is also owned by Sony. (Spider-Man-related teases were on my mind.) Nevertheless, as a fan of the ghost-centric franchise, I’m still disappointed that I didn’t clock that sweet little nod. The sticker is a sweet addition to the film, and I’m curious as to whether director Kelly Marcel or someone else came up with the idea to add it in there. Regardless, kudos to whoever devised that.

What this shrewdly placed Easter egg helps signify is the continued influence of the Ghostbusters movies and TV shows. Since the franchise’s first entry (which is one of the best ‘80s films) was released in 1984, moviegoers have been captivated by the humorously creepy exploits of Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore and those in their orbit. The IP is still going strong as well, with the latest installment – Frozen Empire – having opened earlier this year. A new GB animated series is even in the works at Netflix now. All in all, the future still seems bright for this tried-and-true property.

At present, there are arguably more questions surrounding what lies ahead for the character of Venom as well as Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Kelly Marcel confirmed that The Last Dance marked the end of Eddie Brock’s story but that it would set the table for future SSMU developments. That’s particularly the case when it comes to the introduction of the planet-conquering big bad Knull. Additionally, Tom Hardy still wants to see his eponymous symbiote fight Spider-Man, though whether that actually happens remains to be seen.

What also seems unlikely at this point is the notion of the Venom and Ghostbusters franchises crossing over. Nevertheless, that doesn’t take anything away from the cool piece of connective tissue created by that mailbox sticker. I honestly can’t stop thinking about this Easter egg (and how I missed it) and am thinking that I now may need to take another trip to the cinema.

You can check out Venom: The Last Dance for yourself, as it’s playing in theaters nationwide now. Also, read up on upcoming superhero movies.

Every year, I look forward to ringing in the spooky season by visiting Universal Studios’ annual Halloween Horror Nights event. As a fan of horror movies, it’s always a blast to feel immersed into the genre as I go through house after house – most of which are often based on massive franchises. When I went through all the Halloween Horror Nights 2024 houses in Hollywood this year, I was excited for Ghostbusters to be part of it. I’ll be honest, though, I really didn’t expect going through the Frozen Empire house to be one of my favorite memories of the evening.

I Was Skeptical Of The The Frozen Empire Haunted House

Of course, I grew up loving the Ghostbusters movies. I think the franchise in general is such a fun time when it comes to bringing supernatural stories to pop culture in a more comedic and family-friendly way. When Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire hit theaters earlier this year, I didn’t go out of my way to go see it on the big screen, but had a rather fun time catching up with it with family over the summer.

I enjoyed it a lot more than Ghostbusters: Afterlife, between the characters going back to a New York setting and its villain. Now, I wasn’t as icy as the critics were about it, but instead in the neighborhood of our own Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review. But I’ll be honest, when the franchise was announced as part of Horror Nights, I was feeling mid about it.

Now, I think every year that Horror Nights makes an effort to have one “funny” house to kind of break the tension of the other houses for those going through them all. It was clear to me pretty quickly that Frozen Empire must be that house this year, and I was excited to go to it, but I figured it would be a breeze (pun intended) to walk through. I’ll be honest – I also kind of didn’t see the value of the new movie in specifically being highlighted as the Ghostbusters house. I’m happy to say I was wrong!

The Ghostbusters Attraction Ended Up Being A Horror Nights Highlight

I’m happy to say I was wrong! Not only is the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire house a blast, it was also one of my most highly ranked of the Halloween Horror Nights houses this year at Universal Studios Hollywood. Here’s what impressed me the most: it’s both fun and scary, which, in my opinion, are the best kinds of haunted houses at Universal.

Sure, Garraka was somewhat menacing in the movie, but the scare actors dressed as him really got me good multiple times while I walked through the house. The house itself did a great job of setting up the storyline of Frozen Empire, between starting with that table of frozen people and weaving in tons of scenes from the movie that actually had me looking back on it a lot more fondly than I expected.

It was one of those houses that had me gasping about how “cool” it was throughout as well. It had some great moments with the ghosts from the lab in Frozen Empire, and yes, there were great little Stay Puft Marshmallow man moments along with involving Slimer and all the key characters. By the time I exited the house, I felt both a little jumpy from the scares and like I had experienced something that had me geeking out at all its thoughtful love and care.

It even made me want to go back and watch the movie during Halloween season and appreciate it more for all its fun moments! You can see the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire haunted house right now at Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando now through November 3.

The 1980s was not just a great time for movies but for the people in them. Many of our all-time favorite actors got their start in '80s movies (or at least started to hit it big during that time).

The question is, in what film did these stars hit their peak of cinematic brilliance during that decade? Let's see if we can provide an answer by looking at the best '80s movies starring the most iconic '80s actors, in our opinion.

Bruce Willis (Die Hard)

While the TV series Moonlighting made Bruce Willis a household name, playing John McClane, a New York cop at war with violent German thieves in an LA high-rise on Christmas Eve, made him a movie star in 1988. However, Die Hard might be the actor's best film in any decade, let alone the greatest action movie of all time. 

Sigourney Weaver (Aliens)

Fans have been debating which is the best Alien movie for years but no one disagrees that James Cameron's Aliens is the best Alien movie of the '80s. The 1986 sci-fi movie classic, in which our human protagonists take on plenty more than just one vicious extraterrestrial this time, saw Sigourney Weaver reprise Xenomorph survivor Ellen Ripley to Academy Award-nominated acclaim.

Jack Nicholson (Terms Of Endearment)

The single most iconic Jack Nicolson performance from the 1980s, arguably, comes from the horror movie classic, The Shining. However, we chose to highlight his Academy Award-winning performance in director James L. Brooks' tragic 1983 Best Picture Oscar winner, Terms of Endearment, as Garrett, who forms a complicated relationship with his widowed next-door neighbor, Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine). 

Meg Ryan (When Harry Met Sally...)

Meg Ryan made up one of Hollywood's most beloved onscreen couples with Tom Hanks, but we loved her the most in the '80s when she was falling in love with Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally... Considered one of the greatest rom-coms of all time, director Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron's clever and sweet 1989 favorite traces the titular duo's evolution from enemies, to friends, to lovers over the course of 12 years.

Tom Cruise (Top Gun)

Everyone had the need, the need for speed, in 1986 when director Tony Scott's romantic, action-packed instant classic, Top Gun, ruled the box office, captured the hearts of audiences everywhere, and spawned an acclaimed blockbuster sequel in 2022 called Top Gun: Maverick. If Tom Cruise was not a movie star before then, there was no doubt he was at the top of A-list after giving his all as daredevil Navy pilot, Maverick.

Meryl Streep (Sophie's Choice)

There are few actors with as much esteem in Hollywood as the great Meryl Streep, who earned her second Academy Award for her mesmerizing, heartbreaking performance in the title role of Sophie’s Choice. Writer and director Alan J. Pakula's adaptation of William Styron's passionate novel follows the relationship between a Polish woman who survived the Holocaust and a Jewish-American man (played by Kevin Kline) who is obsessed with the tragedy.

Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice)

The all-time best Michael Keaton movie and performance might always be up for debate but no one can deny that, in the 1980s, no film saw him demonstrate his high-energy comedic talents and versatility better than Beetlejuice. The Oscar nominee plays the title role of Tim Burton's 1988 horror-comedy classic (actually spelled "Betelgeuse") — a sleazy "bio-exorcist" begrudgingly enlisted by a recently deceased couple (played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) to scare their home's new inhabitants out.

Sally Field (Steel Magnolias)

The 1980s was a great time for Sally Field, who won both of her Oscars during that decade — one for Norma Rae in 1980 and another in 1985 for Places in the Heart. However, we believe the one film that best encapsulates the actor's stunning range is the powerful, charming 1989 dramedy Steel Magnolias, in which she shines brightly among an ensemble cast including Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts as a close-knit group of Louisiana women.

Eddie Murphy (Coming To America)

There were few movie stars in the '80s bigger than Eddie Murphy, who made such a huge impact in very little time on SNL before hitting it big with feature-length classics like 48 Hrs. and Beverly Hills Cop. Yet, 1988's Coming to America was the first film to see him disappear into multiple roles and, not to mention, African Prince Akeem's search for love in Queens, New York, amounts to a hilarious and heartfelt story.

Molly Ringwald (The Breakfast Club)

The first face we tend to picture when we think of the Brat Pack is Molly Ringwald, who was the go-to young female actor for coming-of-age dramedies of the '80s, such as Pretty in Pink and Sixteen Candles. However, her best film — and, arguably, the greatest high school movie of all time — is writer and director John Hughes' The Breakfast Club, in which she and four of the decade's most essential stars (Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Michael Hall, and Judd Nelson) play a group of socially disparate teens who find unexpected kinship during Saturday detention.

Denzel Washington (Cry Freedom)

Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington received his first Oscar nomination for his moving portrayal of activist Steve Biko in director Richard Attenborough's Cry Freedom. The 1987 film focuses primarily on the friendship between the influential Black anti-Apartheid activist and the white South African journalist Donald Woods (Kevin Kline), who puts his own life at risk to investigate Biko's death.

Jodie Foster (The Accused)

Not only does 1988's The Accused feature one of Jodie Foster's most powerful, Academy Award-winning performances, but it is also an enduringly relevant indictment of a flawed justice system that silences women. Foster plays Sarah Tobias, the victim of a violent assault who, along with her prosecuting attorney, Katheryn Murphy (Kelly McGillis), is challenged by a case that puts the blame on her.

Robert De Niro (Raging Bull)

Out of all of Robert De Niro and director Martin Scorsese's collaborations, none have been as unique and as moving as 1980's Raging Bull. De Niro delivers a roaring one-two punch in the masterful sports movie as real-life boxer Jake LaMotta, tracing his rousing success in the ring and his tragic self-destructive tendencies outside of it.

Cher (Moonstruck)

In 1987, Cher proved that she was a master in both the world of music and the world of acting with her Academy Award-winning performance as Loretta Castorini in Moonstruck. Soon after the widowed Italian-American woman agrees to marry her boyfriend, Johnny Cammareri (Danny Aiello), she finds herself falling deeper and deeper in love with his brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage).

Harrison Ford (Raiders Of The Lost Ark)

One of Harrison Ford's all-time greatest characters is the rough, resourceful, globe-trotting archeologist Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones. The iconic hero was first introduced in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark — director Steven Spielberg and producer George Lucas' tribute to cinema that would later inspire countless tributes to its stunning visual design, John Williams' sweeping score, and its endlessly thrilling, wall-to-wall action.

Diane Keaton (Reds)

Diane Keaton is an absolute revelation in co-writer and director Warren Beatty's 1981 historical epic, Reds. She plays famed activist Louise Bryant who falls in love with radical-minded fellow journalist John Reed (Beatty) as he hopes to bring the ideals of Russia's Communist Revolution to the United States.

Robin Williams (Dead Poets Society)

The late Robin Williams gives us the best of both his comedic energy and dramatic authenticity in director Peter Weir's moving 1989 drama Dead Poet's Society. As English teacher John Keating, he serves as a much-needed role model to a close-knit group of Catholic boarding school students (played by rising stars such as Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard) who learn how to seize the day.

Michelle Pfeiffer (Scarface)

It was in the '90s when three-time Academy Award nominee Michelle Pfeiffer really began to hit her stride but her strongest work in the '80s is, arguably, Scarface. She stars in director Brian de Palma's 1983 gangster movie classic as Elvira Hancock, who becomes the wife of Cuban crime lord, Tony Montana (Oscar winner Al Pacino).

Morgan Freeman (Glory)

One of the most inspiring Morgan Freeman performances comes from 1989's beloved, moving war movie, Glory. The Oscar winner stars as Sergeant Major John Rawlins, who is the highest-ranked Black member of his regiment in the U.S. Army during the Civil War.

Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple)

Legendary comedian Whoopi Goldberg earned her first Academy Award nomination for her heartbreaking performance as Celie Johnson in 1985's The Color Purple. Director Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's seminal novel chronicles decades in the life of the Black, Southern woman as she endures dehumanizing adversity and traumatic abuse. 

Kurt Russell (Escape From New York)

One of co-writer and director John Carpenter's best movies, 1981's Escape from New York, takes place in a war-torn future when Air Force One crash lands inside a maximum security prison that used to be the Big Apple and the President of the United States (Donald Pleasance) is taken hostage by the prisoners. The only one who can save him is a recently arrested, hardened war veteran named Snake Plissken, which is easily one of Kurt Russell's coolest roles and certainly one of his greatest performances.

Glenn Close (Fatal Attraction)

While we do not condone treacherous acts like boiling a family's pet rabbit alive, we would consider Alex Forrest to be a villain with understandable motivations, and not just because Glenn Close gives a brilliant performance in 1987's intense thriller, Fatal Attraction. It was married lawyer Dan Gallagher's (Michael Douglas) mistake to indulge in a one-time fling with the New York editor, who then misconstrues the affair for love and continues to taunt him and his family in increasingly horrifying ways.

Sylvester Stallone (First Blood)

Sylvester Stallone has played many iconic roles in many great action movies, especially in the 1980s, but his best role from that decade would have to be John Rambo in First Blood. The 1981 adaptation of David Morell's novel is not a conventional shoot-em-up thriller like the later Rambo movies but an emotionally charged, nuanced drama in which the burdened Vietnam veteran is pushed to the edge by a cruel sheriff (Brian Dennehy) and wages a war against a whole town.

Goldie Hawn (Overboard)

Many of Oscar winner Goldie Hawn's most memorable roles see her sharing the screen with her real-life romantic partner, Kurt Russell, and the couple's chemistry was at an all-time high in director Garry Marshall's Overboard. Hawn stars in the inventive and charming 1987 rom-com as a spoiled socialite with amnesia who is convinced by a carpenter (Russell) that she is his wife and the mother of his four boys to get back at her for her cruel treatment. 

Bill Murray (Ghostbusters)

Academy Award nominee Bill Murray is one of the most beloved comedic talents of the '80s (or any decade, really) and to understand why, all you need to do is watch 1984's Ghostbusters. Also one of director Ivan Reitman's best movies, the spooky, kooky classic sees Murray's masterfully witty Peter Venkman team up with Ray Stantz (writer Dan Aykroyd), Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis), and Winston Zeddmore (Ernie Hudson) to rid New York of its scariest spirits.

Geena Davis (The Accidental Tourist)

Geena Davis earned an Academy Award for her wonderfully eccentric performance in 1988's The Accidental Tourist as Muriel Pritchett. Emotionally distant travel writer Macon Leary (William Hurt) meets and begins to fall for the free-spirited dog trainer after splitting with his wife (played by Kathleen Turner), following the death of their son, in director Lawrence Kasdan's moving dramedy. 

Kevin Bacon (Footloose)

It is no wonder why Chris Prat's Peter Quill regarded Kevin Bacon's role in Footloose as one of the greatest heroes in cinematic history. Ren singlehandedly brought dance back to the cruelly repressed small town of Bomont in the timelessly entertaining music movie from 1984.

Kathleen Turner (Romancing The Stone)

The ultimate romantic adventure comedy would have to be director Robert Zemeckis' 1984 hit, Romancing the Stone. Kathleen Turner is wonderful as novelist Joan Wilder, who enlists the help of a rogue mercenary to help rescue her kidnapped sister in Colombia and ends up joining him on the search for a prized artifact. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger (The Terminator)

The film that made Arnold Schwarzenegger the leading action movie hero of the 1980s remains his best action movie from the decade, as far as we are concerned. The Austrian bodybuilder gives a pitch-perfect, ice-cold performance as one of the best '80s movie villains — the cybernetic title role of James Cameron's The Terminator, which is sent from a war-torn future to prevent the birth of humanity's savior by killing his mother, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton).

Jane Fonda (9 To 5)

After taking the '70s by storm as one of the decade's biggest and most acclaimed stars, Jane Fonda started off the 1980s right with 9 to 5. In the hilarious workplace satire, her character, Judy Bernly, teams up with fellow office assistants Violet (Lily Tomlin) and Doralee (Dolly Parton) to turn the tables on their nightmare of a boss (played by Dabney Coleman).

Dustin Hoffman (Rain Man)

In his second Academy Award-winning performance, Dustin Hoffman plays autistic-savant Raymond Babbitt in Barry Levinson's Best Picture Oscar winner, Rain Man. He stars opposite Tom Cruise as his younger brother, Charlie, who gets to meet him for the first time in this beautiful family story from 1988. 

Daryl Hannah (Wall Street)

You can find Daryl Hannah in many of the '80s' most iconic cinematic classics but the cream of the crop would have to be Wall Street. She stars in Oliver Stone's riveting 1987 drama as Darien Taylor, who once shared a romance with corrupt stockbroker Gordon Gekko (Michael Douglas) and begins a relationship with his ambitious protege, Bud Fox (Charlie Sheen).

The past few years have seen a resurgence in the Ghostbusters franchise with two exciting films in 2021’s Afterlife and 2024’s Frozen Empire, and it doesn’t look like that’ll be slowing down anytime soon. One of the reasons for that is the new Ghostbusters animated series, which will hopefully join the ranks of the best Netflix shows sooner rather than later. 

Several decades after The Real Ghostbusters became a Saturday morning cartoon staple, we’ll soon go back to an animated version of New York City and watch the fearless ghost hunters take on all kinds of spirits, demonic forces, and otherwordly creatures like it’s 1984 all over again. 

If this is the first you’re hearing about the upcoming Netflix show, don’t worry, because we’re about to break down everything we know about the exciting project. 

What Is The Ghostbusters Animated Series Premiere Date?

 As much as we would love to see a new, improved, and animated Ecto-1 roll through the streets of the Big Apple and catch all kinds of wayward spirits on the 2024 TV schedule, Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date for the Ghostbuster series. We should hear more about it and the launch date in the coming weeks and months, so make sure to check back for all the latest on when you’ll be able to call the Ghostbusters. 

The Ghostbusters Animated Series Cast

There’s no word on who will be making up the Ghostbusters animated series cast, as Netflix has yet to reveal any information on any of the characters who’ll be appearing on the show. They could very well have all the surviving members of the original Ghostbusters cast to voice their respective characters, as Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson all had sizable roles in the two most recent movies.

The show could also take a page out of the book of shows like Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous and Fast & Furious Spy Racers, which largely followed new characters introduced to their respective franchises instead of picking up with iconic heroes like Dr. Alan Grant or Dominic Toretto.  

What Is The Ghostbusters Animated Series About?

Will the Ghostbusters animated series take place after the events of the Frozen Empire ending? Will it take place before the movies? Or will it simply be a new story set within the universe? The truth is, we don’t know quite yet as nothing about the plot has been revealed at this point in time. 

However, when providing an update on the project and how Netflix gave it the greenlight in August 2024, Variety reported that unnamed sources said the 3D-animated series would be tonaly in line with the two more recent Ghostbuster films. That tidbit of information, which has not been confirmed by Netflix at this time, could mean we see Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Trevor Spengler (Finn Wolfhard) return in some way. If that's the case, it could be a story where they're further building up the Ghostbusters or going back to basics.

With Wolfhard working with Netflix for the upcoming Stranger Things Season 5, it would make sense for the young actor, and his character, to pop up in some way. 

Elliott Kalan Will Be The Writer And Executive Producer Of The Ghostbusters Animated Series

In the same Variety article reporting on the Ghostbusters animated series getting the greenlight, it was also revealed that Elliott Kalan would be writing the series as well as serving as one of its executive producers. A four-time Primetime Emmy Award winner from his time leading the writing staff for The Daily Show, Kalan later joined the writing staff of Netflix’s Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival series, so him working with the streamer is nothing new.

Kalan won’t be alone on the latest animated version of Ghostbusters, as Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, who directed Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Frozen Empire, respectively, in addition to writing both movies together, will also be executive producers through their Ghost Corps, Inc. outfit. However, there hasn’t been any word on who will be directing the series, so we’ll have to wait and see. 

Gil Kenan And Jason Reitman Have Been Working On The Ghostbusters Animated Series Since 2022

Though it seems like the animated series is just now picking up steam, it has actually been in the works for a few years now, and Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman have been involved the entire time. Back in June 2022, just months after Afterlife breathed new life into the franchise, Netflix Tudum announced that a series was in the works at the streamer but didn’t share much information at the time.

Things seemingly went silent for a couple of years, which is understandable due to the team working on Frozen Empire. That changed in March 2024 when Kenan was promoting his latest directorial effort during an appearance on A Trip to the Movies, where said the following after being asked for a status update:

Again, those comments were from March 2024, which means Kenan, Reitman, and Elliott Kalan could be much farther along now that everything has been wrapped up with Frozen Empire.

The Netflix Show Will Be The Third Ghostbusters Animated Series

When this animated series premieres at some point down the road, it will be the third cartoon set in the franchise. 

It all started back in 1986 with The Real Ghostbusters, which we consider one of the best animated shows of all time. The series ran on ABC and syndication from 1986 until 1991 and focused on the core group from the movies, though they were all voiced by different actors. The show was a massive hit and launched countless toys, games, and other forms of merchandise like a glow-in-the-dark pillow case that some of us may or may not still have in our possession.

A little more than 10 years later, Extreme Ghostbusters premiered in syndication but it didn’t last as long and was put to rest after only one season, whereas its predecessor had seven. 

There was a more recent attempt to adapt the franchise into an animated series, but there hasn’t been any word on the project in years. In 2016, IndieWire reported that Sony Pictures Animation was working on a show that would have been called Ghostbusters: Ecto Force and would have followed a group of futuristic ghostbusters as they trotted the globe in the near future. The show was reportedly set to air in early 2018, but nothing ever materialized.

Expect to hear more about the Ghostbusters animated series in the coming months. If you want to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, you can do so right now with a Netflix subscription. 

Film fans often flock to see the locations where their favorite movies were made, like the ones on this list. Whether it's a place crucial to the plot of a movie, like the prison in The Shawshank Redemption, or a seemingly minor spot like the burger place in Dazed & Confused, these 32 locations have become iconic for their use on film. 

Hook & Ladder Company 8 - Ghostbusters

The coolest thing about Hook & Ladder Company 8, located on North Moore Street in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City is that the firehouse, which is still an active station, has incorporated the Ghostbuster's logo into its crest. The building is not run down at all, as seen in the movie, and at almost any time of day, you'll see fans of the movie taking selfies. 

Quick Stop Groceries - Clerks

Kevin Smith famously made Clerks on a minuscule budget. One way he cut costs was to film overnight in his actual place of employment, the Quick Stop Groceries convenience store in Leonardo, NJ. The store is still in business, all these years later and you can be sure they play up the fact that the movie was filmed there. 

King's Cross Station - The Harry Potter Series

King's Cross Station is one of a few train stations in London, and while it's always been a well-known station, its fame leaped to another level with the Harry Potter series. You see, it's there, on platform 9 3/4, that Harry and the rest of the Hogwarts students catch their train to school. Of course, there isn't really a platform 9 3/4, but there is a photo op for fans at the real station now.  

West 167th Street Stairs - Joker

In the Highbridge neighborhood of The Bronx is an unassuming staircase connecting Shakespeare Ave. and Anderson Ave. There are similar stairs in New York City, but none are as famous as the West 167th Street Stairs, where Joaquin Phoenix famously danced as the titular character in Joker. 

Haystack Rock - The Goonies

The Haystack Rock formation off the coast of Cannon Beach in Oregon has been a famous geological spot for decades. For movie fans, it's immediately recognizable from The Goonies as the beach where the kids emerge after finding One-Eyed Willie's pirate ship. It's been used in other movies as well, like Twilight and Point Break. 

Top Notch Burgers - Dazed & Confused

Dazed & Confused does such an incredible job putting the audience right in the middle of the '70s, it's become one of the most beloved cult classics of all time. One major reason it just oozes 1970s teen car culture is the Top Notch Burgers that the characters cruise through. It's a real restaurant in Austin, Texas, where the movie was set and filmed. 

Fox Plaza - Die Hard

2121 Avenue of the Stars, which is most well known by its former name, Fox Plaza, is most famous for being the building where Hans Gruber and his band of merry men commit their robbery in Die Hard. The building, in Los Angeles, was brand new when it was used for the movie in 1988. Eagle-eyed viewers might also recognize it as one of the collapsing buildings at the end of Fight Club. 

South Seas Apartment Complex - The Karate Kid

The South Seas Apartment Complex in The Karate Kid is a pretty typical apartment building in the LA area. It is a real place, with that name, just like in the movie. It's located in Reseda, but it's actually pretty nice, nothing like it looks in the classic '80s movie.

The Philadelphia Museum Of Art - Rocky

There are a lot of really famous sites to see in Philadelphia. Constitution Hall, The Liberty Bell, Pat's and Geno's cheesesteak stands, and, of course, the steps that lead up to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. They were made most famous by Sylvester Stallone in Rocky when the titular character runs up them and celebrates at the top as "Gonna Fly Now" plays triumphantly. 

Georgetown Stairs - The Exorcist

The Exorcist is one of the scariest movies ever made and one of the eeriest things about it are the steep steps just outside the MacNeil household. They are used a few times in the movie, and it's good when they appear. The real stairs are located in the same neighborhood of Washington DC, Georgetown, where the movie is set, at Prospect St and 36th St NW. 

Seaside, FL - The Truman Show

The fictional town where The Truman Show takes place is both fictional for the movie, and fictional in the movie, as it's really just a soundstage where the TV show is filmed, unbeknownst to Truman (Jim Carrey). It was filmed in a real town, however. Seaside, FL looks pretty much exactly as it does in the movie and the house where Truman lives in the movie is where Congressman Matt Gaetz grew up. How's that for an odd coincidence? 

Katz's Deli - When Harry Met Sally

Katz's Deli, on Houston St. in Manhattan, has long been one of the most famous delis in New York City, but it reached new heights of fame after the legendary scene in When Harry Met Sally after Sally (Meg Ryan) does her famous performance of her faking it in bed. 

Chippewa Square Bus Stop - Forrest Gump

The Baby Boomer fever-dream hit movie Forrest Gump takes place over decades, but it's all told by Forrest (Tom Hanks) from one location, a bench at the Chippewa Square bus stop in Savannah, Georgia. It's where the character sits chatting with different people as he tells them his life story, which for some reason is like a box of chocolates. 

Fox Theatre, St. Louis - Escape From New York

If you ever wondered what city could stand in for a dystopian New York City that has been turned into an island prison, it was late '70s St. Louis, MO. The movie was filmed all over the city, including the Fox Theater, located on Grand Ave. The theater at the time was in disrepair and in desperate need of a renovation. Thankfully it got one and today is in much better shape than it was in the movie. 

Timberline Lodge - The Shining

It may be one of the most famous locations on this list - Timberline Lodge, which is the hotel that stands in for The Overlook Hotel in The Shining. The lodge, Mt. Hood, WA, is still open today and draws not only skiers and outdoor enthusiasts, but fans of the horror classic. 

Hôtel Sidi Driss - Star Wars

The Hôtel Sidi Driss in Matmata, Tunisia is one of the most unique hotels in the world, and so it's fitting it would serve as a home on a planet way out of this world. Movie audiences will immediately recognize it as the home of Luke Skywalker and his aunt and uncle at the beginning of the first Star Wars movie. If you're a fan, and you're in the neighborhood, the hotel is still open and taking reservations. 

7B Horseshoe Bar- The Godfather Part II

It goes by many different names. 7B and Horseshoe Bar are the two most people call it. It's still open, right at the corner of 7th Street and Ave. B in Manhattan. It's been there for years and has been used in a few film productions, but none more famous than in The Godfather Part II. It's where the botched assassination of Frank Pentangeli took place. 

Ohio State Reformatory - The Shawshank Redemption

One of the best movies of the '90s has to be The Shawshank Redemption. While the film is set in Maine, the home state of the book's author Stephen King, it was filmed in the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. It had closed as a prison just a few years before they filmed it, so that certainly helps bring some authenticity to the movie. 

Bosse Field - A League Of Their Own

With some of the best moments in a baseball movie ever, A League Of Their Own has endured for years. So has the minor league baseball field where it was filmed, Bosse Field in Evansville, IN. Though it's a minor league park, it's still the third oldest baseball stadium in the country, behind Wrigley Field and Fenway Park and it retains all the charm it has in the movie. 

Mountain Lake Lodge - Dirty Dancing

In the 1960s, when Dirty Dancing was set, inclusive vacation spots like the Mountain Lake Lodge in Virginia dotted the American countryside. Most have long closed, but the Mountain Lake Lodge has survived and you can still visit and stay there, just like Baby and her family did in the movie. The actual cabin where the Housemans stayed is even available for rent. 

1 Wall Street Court - John Wick

Most of New York City - Manhattan at least - is a grid. But there are a few spots where the grid breaks down and creates odd-shaped blocks, leading to oddly shaped buildings. 1 Wall Street Court is one of those buildings, which makes it the perfect exterior for the mysterious Continental Hotel in the John Wick series where hitmen and criminals can enjoy a drink and a good night's sleep without one eye open looking for enemies. 

The Best Little Chapel - The Hangover

Las Vegas is famous for a lot of reasons, including all the tiny wedding chapels all over town. One famous chapel isn't actually a chapel, though. There are a lot of famous locations in The Hangover, most notably Caesar's Palace (Caesar didn't actually live there). One place you'll have a hard time finding unless you know where to look is The Best Wedding Chapel, as it's really just a youth hostel on Las Vegas Blvd. that was dressed up to look like a wedding chapel. Still, you can see the parking lot and all the hilarious signs behind the location as you quote all your favorite lines from The Hangover.

Matamata, New Zealand - Lord Of The Rings

This is a unique entry on this list as it's now famous for what the Lord of the Rings series did for the town. It's where The Shire was built and much of the set remains today as a tourist attraction for the millions of fans of the movies. It really does feel like you're stepping into the movies. 

Christmas Story House - A Christmas Story

"Ah, there it is. My house, and good old Cleveland Street," is how A Christmas Story begins. The house is almost a character all itself, with the sketchy furnace and the leg lamp, etc... The real house is in the City of Cleveland, but it's at 3159 W 11th St, not on Cleveland St. It's also worth noting that while most of it was filmed in Cleveland, it's set in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana.

The Dakota Building - Rosemary's Baby

The Dakota, at 72nd and Central Park West in New York, is one of the most famous apartment buildings in the world, and one reason for that is that it's the setting for the terrifying Roman Polanski film, Rosemary's Baby. It's the perfect building to set the film, with his is dark neo-gothic architecture and large, lavish apartments. The Dakota is also infamous for being where John Lennon was shot and killed in 1980, while he lived there. 

Forks, WA - Twilight

For fans of the Twilight series, the town of Forks, Washington is the homeland. Both the books and the movies are set in a small town in a remote part of the state west of Seattle. It's now a tourist hot spot, though most of the movie was filmed in locations other than Forks. 

El Coyote - Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

El Coyote is a legendary Mexican restaurant in LA that dates back to the 1930s. It's also where Sharon Tate and her friends ate their final meal on August 9th, 1969 before they were murdered by the Manson Family. For his movie Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino filmed the scene of the friends eating not only in the same restaurant but in the very same booth where they sat all those decades ago. 

Lighthouse Café - La La Land

The Lighthouse Café is a great jazz spot that sits in Hermosa Beach, California near LA. It was the location for one of the most famous scenes that movie critics often call a "love letter to Los Angeles," La La Land. 

Drayton House - Saltburn

The English countryside is filled with amazing, ornate homes that are often used for filming, sometimes they are the location for TV shows, like Downton Abbey, and other times it's for movies like Saltburn. For the latter, the makers of the film used the stately Drayton House in Lowick, Northamptonshire.

Kualoa Ranch - Jurassic Park

Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. It makes sense it would be the setting for quite a few TV shows and movies, including Lost,  Magnum P.I., Pearl Harbor, and maybe the most famous movie filmed there, 1993's Jurassic Park. 

The Tasty - Good Will Hunting

Sadly, this is a location you can no longer visit, as it closed a few years ago. For decades, however, The Tasty Diner in Harvard Square was a late-night favorite for drunk college students from all over Boston. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck made sure it found its way into their movie about Boston, Good Will Hunting. 

Görlitz Department Store - Grand Budapest Hotel

The exterior of the titular Grand Budapest Hotel might have been a model, but the interior and lobby were actually a beautiful - and vacant - department store in Görlitz, Germany. Sadly, while the building is still standing, it is still unused. 

Surprisingly, The Real Ghostbusters remains a children’s show that is rarely discussed these days, given its status as a classic Saturday morning cartoon that still holds up. While the Ghostbusters movies have their ups and downs, the animated series has consistently received positive acclaim. Now, the franchise has an exciting new chapter coming, as Netflix officially greenlit its new animated series that promises to bring the ghost-hunting team back into the spotlight. This development is thrilling, but I have one significant hope for the series: the return of the original animated voice cast.

According to Variety, Netflix has officially ordered the new and not-yet-titled animated series, which marks a significant leap forward for a project that has been in development since 2022. Adding to the excitement is the news that comedian and former head writer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Elliott Kalan, will serve as the writer and executive producer of this eagerly anticipated series.

The original Ghostbusters cartoon was not only one of the few hit cartoons based on a movie that was known for its consistent quality, but it is easily one of the best animated shows of all time—featuring engaging paranormal action, with producers expaning on the lore established in Ivan Reitman's 1984 blockbuster, and excellent voice acting. Key roles included Maurice LaMarche as Egon Spengler, Frank Welker as Dr. Raymond Stantz, Lorenzo Music as Dr. Peter Venkman (later replaced by Dave Coulier), and Buster Jones/Arsenio Hall as Winston Zeddemore.

As we fans anticipate this new animated adventure, I truly hope the producers find a way to bring the original cast members back in some capacity. Though the original voice actors for Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore have sadly passed away, their replacements, Dave Coulier and Arsenio Hall, are still active within the pop culture zeitgest, while Maurice LaMarche and Frank "Scooby-Doo" Welker have remained as busy as ever in recent years.

Bringing the old school crew back for the new series could be an excellent opportunity to bridge the three-decade-long gap between Ghostbusters II and the 2021 reboot Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Think about it–what if they gave this new entry the X-Men ‘97 treatment and picked up the storyline from 1991!? It might seem too good to be true, but you never know!

In the 1990s, the franchise saw a revival with the most 90s take on the property you can imagine with an appropriately 90s title: Extreme Ghostbusters. (Seriously, get a load of this intro.) The series did a great job of containing the storyline from the original cartoon, and it went all out in bringing back some of the O.G. voice cast, notably Maurice LaMarche as Egon Spengler. So there's precedence!

The new series hails from Sony Pictures Animation, with Ghostbusters stalwarts Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan of Ghost Corps, Inc. also on board as executive producers. Reitman and Kenan have revitalized the universe with recent films like Afterlife and the freshly released Frozen Empire. Their involvement in this project hopefully ensures a seamless continuation of the franchise's trademark blend of humor and spectral adventures.

As production progresses, the potential for an all-star voice cast only adds to the anticipation. Whether we see the return of familiar voices or new talent stepping into the roles, one thing is certain: the Ghostbusters are back in action and ready to haunt our screens again, and I’m beyond here for it.

Unfortunately, the animated series isn't currently available to stream. However, Ghostbusters fans can still enjoy the franchise's films. The first two movies are available with an AMC+ subscription; Ghostbusters: Afterlife is accessible through FXNOW, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire can be streamed with a Netflix subscription.

To this day, the Ghostbusters series remains a beloved piece of pop culture, though not every aspect of it receives major love from fans. What may be the most polarizing entry in the IP is the 2016 reboot, which featured an all-female cast. The film, which was directed by Paul Feig, was ultimately a box office bomb, and plans for a sequel were swiftly abandoned. Now, years later, franchise OG Dan Aykroyd is defending the women-led reboot but simultaneously talks about what bones he initially had to pick with the panned comedy film.

There were a lot of reasons why the all-female Ghostbusters seemed like a good idea at the time. With Paul Feig having had great luck with female-led fare like Bridesmaids and The Heat, it seemed like he could masterfully inject some girl power into a supernatural romp. While the film did receive solid reviews, there was early sexist hate from some general viewers even before the film came out. Some even called the movie a “gimmick.” Before truly diving into why he appreciates the movie now, Dan Aykroyd told People that there was a behind-the-scenes issue stemming from his role as a producer:

It’s true that the female Ghostbusters movie had a giant budget of $144 million. Because of the high cost of marketing, the reboot needed to make at least $300 million to break even. Unfortunately, it only grossed $229.1 million. Dan Aykroyd continued to talk more about the reboot’s budget being the reason it failed. He claimed Paul Feig spent too much money and didn’t shoot certain scenes that were suggested by him. After test screenings, Feig had to go back and film more material, leading to reshoots totaling $30-$40 million. Considering that the budgets of Afterlife and Frozen Empire -- which would be released later and made canon to the OG series -- were in the ballpark of $77-$100 million, it looks like the producers learned their lessons.

Despite all of the internet hate and box office failure the 2016 remake of Ghostbusters turned out to be, Dan Aykroyd still has positive sentiments to share about the movie. He even heaped some particular praise on the cast:

Unfortunately, bad word of mouth about can impact a film's performance. When Dan Aykroyd saw the movie for himself before it came out, he said he loved the cast so much and thought it had more comedy than Ivan Reitman's original two movies. Critics who saw the Ghostbusters remake also felt like the cast brought their A-game with their comedic skills. And, in more recent years, some have come around to the flick and made note of its merits.

It's great to see that Dan Aykroyd is such a champion of the film, despite acknowledging his BTS gripes. I'm curious to see how the film continues to age as time goes on. As the years pass, it's possible that it could even develop a legitimate cult following. The movie is currently available for AMC+ subscribers to stream, so check it out. As for Aykroyd, check out his latest turn as Dr. Ray Stantz by streaming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with a Netflix subscription.

There are some car models that, after being prominently featured in a movie, end up becoming so important to the film's notoriety that it is nearly impossible to disassociate them from one another. In fact, we imagine many cinephiles and automobile enthusiasts alike believe they can identify the very movie a certain car comes from just by the sight of it. 

Well, we decided to put this to the test and compiled a list of some of the most iconic movie cars, but hid the title of each corresponding film, leaving you to fill in the blanks. Buckle up and take your chance to prove your expertise in Hollywood hot rods with this quiz, but be careful — some of these are not as easy as to guess as they seem.

1981 DeLorean DMC-12

The flagship model of the DeLorean Motor Company would almost instantly become a staple of ‘80s auto culture for its unique design. However, it was the DMC’s role in one of the best movies of the 1980s that earned it a rich legacy that would last well into the future.

Back To The Future (1985)

In director Robert Zemeckis’ time travel movie classic, Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is initially surprised that Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) decided to convert a DeLorean, of all choices, into a vessel for time travel. He figured that building a time machine with wheels should be done with a car that boasts some real “style” and, the way we see it, he made the right call.

1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance

While much different from how modern ambulances are constructed, this Cadillac model came in handy when transporting ailing patients in the late ’50s and early ‘60s. Yet, the vehicle would become even better recognized as the main mode of transportation for a group that specializes in catching "people" who may not have made it to the hospital in time.

Ghostbusters (1984)

The Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance would become one of the most desired vehicles in cinematic history after the Ghostbusters modified it and drove it to haunting sights. We imagine that some fans of the beloved horror-comedy movie might have assumed the Ecto 1 or Ectomobile was actually a funeral hearse, which totally would have been on brand for a team that chases lingering spirits.

1964 Aston Martin DB5 

Based in the United Kingdom, but bearing an Italian design, the DB5 is one of the most revered and recognizable models to come from Aston Martin. Its international fame is mostly owed, however, to its appearance in a film whose suave protagonist who must have thought he struck gold when he first sat behind the wheel.

Goldfinger (1964)

According to The Independent’s obituary for John Stears, the special effects expert convinced Aston Martin to make its prototype for the DB5 available to use in the third 007 film, Goldfinger. Ever since Sean Connery was seen driving the weaponized special edition, the car has been a staple of the James Bond movies and no installment of the spy movie franchise feels complete without it.

1968 Ford Mustang GT

The Ford Mustang is, ironically classified as a “pony car,” which is identified by its sporty and individualized appearance. The 1968 GT edition of this endurable model would become one of the most popular, due to the way it drives like a bullet in one of cinema’s greatest car chases.

Bullitt (1968)

Despite a memorable lead performance by Steve McQueen, the thing that fans of Bullitt remember best is its centerpiece chase through the streets of San Francisco. The thrilling, revolutionary sequence made the titular detective’s green Ford Mustang a character in itself and the vehicle a lasting subject of much admiration.

1977 Firebird Trans Am Special Edition

It is no wonder why Pontiac’s most cherished model is called a “Firebird Trans Am,” because it flies like a bird and its sleek design is certainly on fire. Yet, the car would really start smoking with popularity after it became the centerpiece vehicle in a classic chase flick.

Smokey And The Bandit (1977)

After the release of Smokey and the Bandit, the 1977 Firebird Trans Am Special Edition — which Burt Reynolds’s The Bandit drives in the action-comedy classic — became one of the hottest cars in America. In fact, director Hal Needham recalled in an interview with Motor Trend that some customers had to be put on waiting lists for months due to low availability.

1973 Ford Falcon XB GT

The Falcon XB GT is a Ford model manufactured exclusively in Australia. However, audiences outside of the land down under likely went mad over it when they saw what it was capable of in a ‘70s classic.

Mad Max (1979) 

George Miller’s Mad Max movies are known for their absurdly unconventional auto designs, which often involve combining two (or more) dramatically different models into one war-ready monster. However, the title character’s only slightly modified Ford Falcon — depicted as a police car and referred to as the Interceptor — is the signature vehicle of the post-apocalyptic genre.

1961 Ferrari 250GT California 

If you had access to a car like the 1961 Ferrari 250GT California, would you take it back right away? Neither would we, and neither did the titular troublemaker from one of the most worshipped high school movies of its time.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

Fun behind-the-scenes fact about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off:  the car that Ferris (Matthew Broderick), Cameron Fry (Alan Ruck), and Sloane Peterson (Mia Sara) take for a spin in Chicago is not a real Ferrari, which would have cost a ridiculous amount to rent, but a fake replica. Think about that the next time you see Mr. Fry’s prized possession meets a tragic demise near the end of John Hughes’ coming-of-age comedy and, hopefully, you might feel better about it.

1932 Ford Coupe

Now, we’re not bragging, babe, so don’t put us down, but anyone with a 1932 Ford Couple had the fastest wheels in town. In fact, there is a certain American classic featuring a character who owns that very model and is considered the local speed demon for it.

American Graffiti (1973)

Paul Le Mat stars in George Lucas’ ode to 1960s L.A. cruise culture, American Graffiti, as John Milner, who takes a lot of pride in his “boss” yellow Coupe. If his immense amount of parking tickets are not enough to prove that he is the fastest around, just watch his climactic race against Harrison Ford’s Bob Falfa at the end.

1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

As a sports car that looks just as good (if not better) that it runs, the 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a car worth killing for. Unfortunately, someone decides to take that idea far too literally, and with horrifying consequences for himself, in a modern action movie favorite.

John Wick (2014)

We cannot blame Iosef Tarasov (Alfie Allen) for wanting John Wick’s car all to his own. However, we especially cannot blame the titular reformed assassin (played by Keanu Reeves) for coming out of retirement to hunt down the gangster’s son after he steals the Mustang and murders his Beagle, Daisy.

1948 Ford De Luxe Convertible

The De Luxe Convertible is one of the most aesthetically pleasing and luxurious cars that Ford released in the late 1940s. In fact, with a few moderations, it could be systematic, hydromatic, ultramatic, but could it be…?

Grease (1978)

Yes, indeed, it was a Ford De Luxe Convertible that became “Greased Lightnin’” in one of the most famous numbers from the cinematic adaptation of Grease. Of course, only in a musical fantasy sequence could a junky wagon like the one we see in the shop become a souped-up muscle car like that.

1979 Porsche 928

Just the name “Porsche” is enough to get a car enthusiast antsy, since the German manufacturer is known for making some of the most beautiful cars of all time, with 1979’s 928 model being one of the definitive examples. Said edition would suffer a tragic accident in a fun ‘80s classic that forces the young son of its owners to take some major risks in order to afford its recovery.

Risky Business (1983)

Before he was racing cars in Days of Thunder and piloting jets in Top Gun, Tom Cruise made his breakthrough in Risky Business as a teen who turns his home into a one-night stop for scandalous activity. It is the only way that he can pay off the damages to his parents’ Porsche, which accidentally takes a dive into Lake Michigan before they come home from their vacation.

1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

We imagine that the name of the Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was inspired by a paradisiacal feeling that comes over the driver when they get behind the wheel. Maybe its calming quality is why it appealed to the usually not-so-laidback protagonist of a somewhat divisive Neo-noir thriller.

Drive (2011)

Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling was actually the one who chose the personal vehicle of his nameless hero — a Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a criminal getaway driver — director Nicolas Winding Refn’s modern film noir classic, Drive. In fact, he went as far as restoring the gray Malibu on his own, resulting in a close connection between the man and the machine that radiates onscreen. 

1958 Plymouth Fury

Owning a 1958 Plymouth Fury would be a dream come true for any teen, no matter what generation they come from. However, the most famous cinematic depiction of the sporty classic would prove to be a nightmare for some.

Christine (1983)

Director John Carpenter’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Christine is one of the few great horror movies that auto enthusiasts can probably relate to, as Keith Gordon’s Arnie pretty much, literally falls in love with the Fury. However, we hope no car owner would actually continue to hold onto and cherish their vehicle when it shows signs of sentience and homicidal tendencies.

1973 Ford Gran Torino

You might initially assume that our movie of choice to correspond with the Ford Gran Torino would be Walt Kowalski’s beautiful, eponymous model from star and director Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino. Actually, we decided to go with a movie that shows the car at its absolutely ugliest (and, at one point, smelliest).

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Much like The Dude (Jeff Bridges) himself, the aging hippie’s green, rusted 1973 Gran Torino goes through a lot in the Coen Brothers’s hilarious cult comedy, The Big Lebowski. The Dude crashes it into a dumpster. It gets stolen by a teen named Larry Sellers only to be retrieved in far poorer shape. It gets all of its windows smashed out by the owner of a Corvette smashed by Walter (John Goodman) with a crowbar believing it was Larry’s car. Finally, it's put out of its misery by the Nihilists, who set it ablaze in the bowling alley parking lot.

1941 Lincoln Continental

The luxury promised by the Lincoln Continental made the distinctive vehicle one that no one could refuse in the 1940s. However, its protective qualities were certainly put to the test in one of the best movies from the 1970s.

The Godfather (1972)

Sonny Corleone (James Caan) meets a bitter end while driving his 1941 Continental in Francis Ford Coppola’s Best Picture Oscar winner, The Godfather. Still, any fans of the fans of the mob movie classic might feel a sense of unbridled power behind the wheel.

1970 Dodge Challenger R/T

As one of the most admired sports cars ever constructed, it is no wonder that the Dodge Challenger has yet to vanish and remains a common design in modern manufacturing. However, vanishing was the goal of one character who drove a 1970 R/T in a cult favorite from that era.

Vanishing Point (1971)

Director Richard C. Sarafian’s Vanishing Point follows former cop Kowalski (Barry Newman) on a cross-country trip from Denver to San Francisco to deliver a muscle car while being tailed by police the whole way. The vehicle in question is a beautiful, white, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 440 Magnum, which resembles another car used in Quentin Tarantino’s Grindhouse segment, Death Proof, which was largely inspired by the thriller.

So, how’d you do? Are you an expert speed demon, or did you need to pull yourself over to think for a while at times?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has changed the way people watch movies in many ways, but possibly the most important is the way it has convinced audiences to sit through the credits. Rare is there an MCU movie without an exciting post-credits tease for an upcoming Marvel movie, or at the very least a funny joke.

However, Marvel Studios didn't invent the post-credits scene. Many movies added scenes after the credits began that made it worth continuing to watch. And since the MCU made them popular, a lot more movies have added their own. Here are some of the best post-credits scenes that aren't from Marvel movies. 

Ferris Bueller's Day Off 

Ferris Bueller's Day Off gets the audience to hang around by having an entire extra scene play out throughout the credits. This means there's a pretty good chance most of the audience is still watching when Matthew Broderick's Ferris returns, in his bathrobe, to ask why the audience why they're all still here because the movie is over. 

The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 

The curse, in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is all about pirates who have been cursed with a state of living death after stealing Aztec gold. By the end of the film, the curse has been lifted as all the gold is returned. However, in a post-credits scene, we see Captain Barbossa's pet monkey, Jack, steal one of the pieces of gold back, cursing the little monkey once again.

 Frozen II 

One of the most popular scenes in Frozen II is where Olaf relates the story of the original movie to the people of the Enchanted Forest. It was so popular Olaf got an entire Disney+ show dedicated to him telling different Disney stories. But there is one final Olaf story you missed as if you haven't sat through the credits as Olaf relates the movie we just watched to Marshmellow and the Snowgies at Elsa's Ice Castle. 

Black Adam 

Black Adam was one of the last DC movies released before the decision was made to reboot the DCU under James Gunn. It was especially unfortunate timing since the Black Adam post-credits scene saw the return of Henry Cavill as Superman for the first time since Justice League, and teased a superhero battle with Black Adam we'll now never see. 

 The Muppet Movie 

The Muppet Movie is a movie within a movie, so when the credits roll, the audiences of both films are wrapping up their theater experience. We watch a scene over the credit of the Muppets getting up to various shenanigans. If you got so involved that you stayed through the credits, Animal shouts at you to "Go Home."

Tomb Raider 

Alicia Vikander starred as video game heroine Lara Croft in a 2018 film that failed to relaunch a franchise. The first film was clearly hoping there would be more, as a post-credits scene shows Lara returning to a weapons dealer she dealt with earlier in the film, to buy two identical handguns, a reference to the video game character's classic dual-wielding style. 

Daredevil 

The MCU may have made post-credits scenes cool, but some pre-MCU Marvel movies had them first. The original Daredevil movie starring Ben Affleck in the title role included Colin Farrell as comic book villain Bullseye. The character appears to die in the film, being tossed out a window by the man without fear. However, a post-credits scene reveals a heavily bandaged Bullseye is still alive, teasing a sequel that would never come.

Fast & Furious 6 

Many post-credits scenes are used to tease the villains for future installments, but few have gone as big as Fast & Furious 6. The final scene in that movie reveals that the death of fan-favorite character Han wasn't an accident as believed, but rather caused by a new antagonist, played by none other than Jason Statham, and he was coming for the rest of the team.

Masters of the Universe 

The first attempt at a big-screen live-action He-Man movie did not go well, but that didn't mean Masters of the Universe wasn't ready for sequels. Despite Skelator appearing to die in the movie, a post-credit scene reveals that the villain is still very much alive. He promised, "I'll be back." He was not.

Space Jam 

Space Jam starred Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes, and there's really only way to end a Looney Tunes movie. Bugs Bunny appears in a post-credits scene to say the classic "That's All Folks" before Porky Pig arrives to claim the line as his own. Even Daffy Duck gets in on the action leading to a scuffle over who gets to end the movie. 

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie made a sequel all but guaranteed. Considering the decades of Mario games there are plenty of directions for a second film to go, but a post-credits scene seemed to make at least one thing clear, as it revealed the existence of a Yoshi egg in New York, and it was hatching. 

Ralph Breaks the Internet 

Ralph Breaks the Internet wasn't the best Disney movie but it had some pretty good jokes about the modern internet age. One of the best came after the credits of the film where Ralph teased the audience with scenes from the then-upcoming Frozen II only to Rickroll the audience with a clip of Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up."

Venom: Let There Be Carnage 

The Venom movies are not technically part of the MCU, but the post-credits scene of Venom: Let There Be Carnage teased that possibility when Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote found themselves transported to a world where Tom Holland played Spider-Man. 

Cloverfield 

What we got at the end of Cloverfield wasn't technically a scene, as it had no visual element. Instead, staying through to the end audiences heard a sound which, when played in reverse, revealed a voice saying "It's still alive." It seems the monster maybe isn't dead after all.

X-Men: The Last Stand 

X-Men: The Last Stand kills off several members of the classic team, but not all of them stay dead. In a post-credits scene, Dr. Moira MacTaggert discovers that Professor X is still alive. After having his body destroyed by Phoenix, his mind has seemingly taken over a comatose patient. 

Pacific Rim 

Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim certainly left a door open to potential sequels, but its post-credits scene is just a hilarious joke that reveals that Ron Perlman's character, who had been consumed by a baby kaiju, is actually still alive. He cuts himself free while wondering what happened to his shoe, which had fallen off while he was being devoured. 

Deadpool 

In a post-credits scene that references another post-credits scene, the final shots of Deadpool are dedicated to a shot-for-shot recreation of the Ferris Bueller's Day Off scene where the Merc with a Mouth informs audiences waiting for a post-credits scene to go home because the movie is over. 

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End 

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End has a somewhat sad ending as it confirms that Will's new responsibilities as Captain of the Flying Dutchman will keep away from his love Elizabeth. But the post-credits scene makes things a bit happier Set years later,  Elizabeth and her child, conceived during their last time together, are seen arriving at the shore for Will's return. Love has won out.

Suicide Squad 

Suicide Squad was a movie that, despite a solid box office, never got the follow-up many fans were expecting. This is even though its post-credits scene included an appearance by Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne, getting information on the Squad for reasons that we would never learn about. 

Lightyear 

Lightyear was Pixar's attempt to take the popular Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear in a new direction, making a more traditional science fiction action movie. While the movie's box office guaranteed no sequel would be forthcoming, the movie has multiple post-credit sequences teasing a future for the character, including a final confirmation that Zurg still lives.

Kong: Skull Island 

Modern post-credits scenes are frequently used to build cinematic universes, to add scenes that are not necessary to the main film but can add flavor or context. Such was the final scene of Kong: Skull Island which officially revealed that Kong lived in the same world as Godzilla and other kaiju, confirming the MonsterVerse that was to come. 

Ghostbusters (2016) 

The 2016 reboot of Ghostbusters featuring an all-female cast was largely its own thing, with a story and characters quite unlike the original, However, if there had been a sequel, it might have dealt with elements from the original franchise as the post-credits scene includes Leslie Jones listening to a tape recording and asking "What's Zuul?"

Airplane! 

It's worth reading the credits for 1980's Airplane!, as many of them are quite funny. If you do stay through, you'll be treated to one final joke. The cab that Ted Striker left at the curb at the airport at the beginning of the movie, is still there, and surprisingly, so is the guy who was planning to take the cab before Ted ran off. He figures he's going to give the guy another 20 minutes, and then he'll leave. 

Wonder Woman 1984 

It's not uncommon for franchise movies that have been on TV or the big screen before to include cameo appearances by the stars who played the roles previously. Wonder Woman 1984 takes that to a new level when a post-credits scene reveals that Asteria, the Amazonian warrior whose armor Diana wore in the main film, is still alive, and is played by the original TV Wonder Woman Lynda Carter.

Big Hero 6 

Until Stan Lee passed away the Marvel Comics creator had a cameo in virtually every movie ever made based on Marvel properties. While Big Hero 6 was the creation of Walt Disney Animation Studios, it's based on a Marvel Comic, and is about superheroes, so of course Stan Lee appears. Lee plays Fred's dad, and in the post-credits scene, Fred discovers his dad is also a superhero.

Jumanji: The Next Level 

After two Jumanji movies brought kids into the game as video game avatars, the post-credits sequence of Jumanji: The Next Level potentially teased something different. After the game is activated once again our human main characters find themselves in the middle of a stampede of ostriches, indicating that Jumanji has now come to the real world. 

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was so popular that fans instantly wanted a sequel, and the movie itself seemed to know that. Its post-credits scene introduced a new version of Spidey we hadn't met in the main movie, Spider-Man 2099, who would go on to become a key character in the sequel Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Finding Dory 

Finding Dory has little direct connection to its predecessor Finding Nemo beyond the main characters. However, the sequel does reveal the fate of some characters from the first film in a post-credits scene. We learn that Gill and the other fish who escaped from the aquarium are alive, though they're still stuck in the bags they escaped in.

Fast Five 

Staying dead in the Fast & Furious franchise is a difficult thing. Nearly everybody who has died has come back to life. The first of those was Michelle Rodriquez's Letty. Believed dead early in the fourth Fast & Furious movie, in the post-credits scene of Fast Five we learn that she is, in fact, still alive. 

Suicide Squad 

Considering the name of the team is Suicide Squad, a surprising number of them don't die in the James Gunn-directed sequel. Two scenes pop in after the credits start. The first reveals that Weasel, despite apparently drowning in the first few minutes of the film, is still alive. The second scene reveals that Peacemaker, who had been shot in the neck and had a building fall on him, was somehow not dead, setting up his HBO Max series. 

Moana 

Moana goes through so much on her journey across the sea that it would be easy to forget about Tamatoa, the crab obsessed with shiny objects that Maui needs to face to get back his magic fishhook. He ends up flat on his back in the altercation, and as a post-credits scene reveals, he's still like that when the movie is over. 

Deadpool 2 

Deadpool 2 deals with time travel, and unsurprisingly Deadpool decides to use the power for his own ends once the future has been saved. In a series of sequences Deadpool saves the love of his life, undoes the events of X-Men: Origins Wolverine, and even prevents Ryan Reynolds from making a really bad superhero movie. 

For 40 years, there’s been only one paranormal investigative organization you’re gonna call when there’s something strange in the neighborhood. With the franchise just celebrating this milestone anniversary, as well as the release of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on the 2024 movie schedule, you’d think it couldn’t get any sweeter for us fans. That’s where we’d be wrong though, as Universal Studios Hollywood and Florida are celebrating the Ghostbusters in the most perfect way possible. 

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Is Coming To Halloween Horror Nights

That’s right HHN fiends, the Ghostbusters are now confirmed to be a part of the 2024 Halloween Horror Nights houses for both the Florida and California variants of the beloved spooky tradition! While there have been whispers of this very concept taking shape, Universal Destinations & Experiences have finally unveiled a new house that’ll take fans into the events of Frozen Empire. 

For those of you who've wanted to take Garraka head-on since seeing this year's entry in the continuing Ghostbusters saga, you're in luck. The company has provided a video that runs down what to expect, which you can watch below, and it suggests that very prospect: 

While I know it hasn’t been that long since  2019’s Ghostbusters HHN house, it’s still nice to see one of the best ‘80s movie franchises coming back to life via theme parks, especially when this new variant is going to focus on the expanded world of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Although I must admit, the echoes of the past are what really have me excited for this spectral spectacle; and for two very specific reasons.

Why Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’s Halloween Horror Nights House Is A Fitting Celebration

Now there are two big reasons why, as a Ghostbusters fan myself, I think this Halloween Horror Nights celebration is perfect. The first one is that anyone who knows the early days of Universal Studios Orlando history knows that the Ghostbusters Spooktacular stage show was one of the opening day attractions at the fledgling amusement experience.

Bringing the Busters home yet again is another one of those fond reminders of Universal attractions we wish they’d bring back. However, reading further into the press release announcing this happening, the attention to atmosphere and detail that Halloween Horror Nights pays toward its subjects is absolutely out in force once again. Here’s a sampling: 

So what you’re telling me Universal is that I’ll finally get to step into Ray’s Occult Books, before 7 P.M. on weekdays and Midnight on Saturdays, and walk around? To say that this is a dream for someone who watched the underrated Ghostbusters II religiously, after wearing out their VHS of Ghostbusters, is being polite.

Stepping into the world of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sounds like a very good idea right now, even if there's a slight chance of being frozen to death in two of the warmest states of the U.S. So to the people of Orlando and Hollywood, I issue this kind but firm warning of urgency: you’d better be good, for goodness sake. Because, whoa-oooh, somebody’s comin’; and it’s not just our dependable heroes. 

Halloween Horror Nights starts at Universal Studios Orlando on August 30th, with Universal Studios Hollywood kicking off its festivities on September 5th. Tickets are on sale now, but sadly copies of the latest update to Tobin’s Spirit Guide are not included.

For gearheads, cars and other vehicles are the real stars of some movies. Whether it's sweet vintage cars like those seen in movies like Dazed and Confused or highly customized one-offs like K.I.T.T. on Knight Rider, cars play a huge role in Hollywood history. 

K.I.T.T.

If you grew up in the '80s, you know what one car we have to include here. The talking supercomputer/Trans-Am driven by Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff) known simply as K.I.T.T. The "Knight Industries Two Thousand" car, voiced originally by William Daniels could do just about anything, and it's one of the few examples where the car truly was the star of a show. 

James Bond's DB5

Without question one of the most iconic cars in film history is the ultra-cool Aston Martin DB5 driven by James Bond. Audiences first saw the car in Goldfinger in 1964 and it has since appeared in Thunderball, GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time To Die. You simply can't separate the spy from his sportscar and while there are other very cool cars in other Bond flicks, the DB5 reigns supreme. 

Starsky And Hutch's Gran Torino

Nothing epitomizes '70s cool like the 1976 Ford Gran Torino driven by the police partners in Starsky and Hutch. There's nothing super special about it, it doesn't have machine guns or ejection seats, it's just cool. Fans of the show in the '70s argued over who they wanted to be, Starsky or Hutch, but everyone agreed they wanted to drive the Gran Torino. 

Ecto-1

Before the modifications made by the Ghostbusters, the 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Sentinel that became "Ecto-1" was pretty darn cool. After the modifications in the first Ghostbusters, it became the envy of kids all over the world. From the great siren to the logo on the side, to the ghost storage unit in the back, this is one cool station wagon. 

Batmobile

It's impossible to pick the coolest Batmobile. Throughout the years, every version of Batman has had his own version of the iconic car, and all of them are cool in their own way. Still, it's hard not to highlight the modified '59 Cadillac from the 1960s TV show. It's first among equals. 

Mr. Frye's Ferrari California

The 1961 Ferrari 250GT California. Less than a hundred were made, as Cameron (Alan Ruck) explains in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which might just be the coolest car in the world, on screen or off. While the cars in the movie were actually all replicas, it still has to be included here. Real 1961 Ferrari 250GT California Spyder's are insanely expensive too. One of the most famous has been owned by Hollywood star James Coburn and Former Top Gear host Chris Evans and is thought to be one of the most valuable cars in the world. 

Magnum's Ferrari 308 GTSi

Thomas Magnum is one of the coolest TV characters in history, so it makes sense that the star of Magnum, P.I., played by Tom Selleck, would drive a really cool car. "Robin 1" as it was known (named after the license plate), Magnum's Ferrari 308 was actually a few different 308s over the 8-year run of the show, but they were all super cool. 

The Mystery Machine

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! debuted in 1969, and in a fitting tribute to the era, the Scooby gang roamed around the country in a van painted in psychedelic colors, just like many of the hippies of the era. It's vaguely reminiscent of a VW Bus, of course, but The Mystery Machine is something all its own. 

Eleanor 

While "Eleanor" from Gone In 60 Seconds isn't a factory-perfect 1967 Mustang Shelby GT500, as it's portrayed in the movie, it's still one of the coolest cars ever, both in the movie and in real life. The car used in the movie was modified for filming, but that doesn't make it less awesome. 

The Bandit's Trans-Am

If you're going to bootleg stolen beer across state lines, you're going to need a fast car. The Bandit's Trans-Am in Smokey In The Bandit is maybe the most iconic car in movie history. Not only was it the first Trans-Am, but it's still the version you'd want to buy, a black T-top with a gold eagle. Admit it, you want one. 

Dom's Dodge Charger

If we're honest here, we could populate this entire list with nothing but cars from the Fast franchise. Instead, we've chosen one – Dom's black 1970 Dodge Charger – to represent the entire series. It's the muscliest muscle car that ever muscled with the beefy supercharger poking through the hood and equipped with a nitrous system, and it'll blow away anything else off the line. 

The Bluesmobile

The Bluesmobile, driven by the Blues brothers in the movie of the same name, might not look like much, but, as Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) says, "It's got a cop motor... cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks..." so it goes hard. You'll need to fix the lighter, though. 

Frank Bullitt's '68 Mustang

You simply can't talk about cool cars and Hollywood without talking about the late Steve McQueen. The actor was almost as famous for his love of cars as he was for his movies. Of course, at the top of the list of cars he drove in movies is the '68 Mustang he tears around San Francisco in in Bullitt. 

Pickford's Pontiac GTO

Dazed and Confused is chock full of amazing '70s cars, so we need to pick just one to represent them all. Wooderson's  (Matthew McConaughey) Chevy Chevelle SS might be the obvious pick here, but there isn't anything cooler than the opening notes of "Sweet Emotion" at the beginning of the movie as audiences see Pickford's (Shawn Andrews) 1970 Pontiac GTO cruising around the parking lot. 

The A-Team Van

Not every cool vehicle on TV is a car, either. Any child of the '80s will tell you they grew up dreaming about riding around in the black, grey, and red van that belonged to the crew of military misfits in The A-Team. While stock GMC Vandura's may not be all that cool, the paint job and other modifications make the A-Team's van special. 

Sonny Crockett's Ferrari Testarossa

Miami Vice was a show that could've filled up this list all by itself with all the cool cars that appeared, but none were more iconic than the Ferraris driven by Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson). We've included the Testarossa he drove in the latter seasons, not because it's cooler than the Daytona he drove early on, but because the Testarossas were actual Ferraris, whereas the Daytona was a replica built for the show and was actually a Corvette made to look like a Ferrari Daytona.  

The Bad Boys' Porsche 964

In the original Bad Boys, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence had the pleasure of driving a very cool Porsche 964. The sports car was actually owned by director Michael Bay, and eventually sold (after Bay sold it years ago) for over a million dollars. It's easy to understand why, as the Bad Boy franchise has only gotten more and more popular over the years. 

John Wick's Mustang

The beginning of the first John Wick is rough for the titular character, played by Keanu Reeves. He loses his wife, then the dog she gifted him before her death is murdered. He also has his wicked car, a '68 Mustang, stolen at the same time. Everything John Wick does after that is justified, including getting the car back, even after it gets trashed. 

Mad Max's Ford Falcon Interceptor

Talk about a movie franchise full of wild, cool cars, Mad Max is among the wildest. So, to represent the series, we're going with the O.G. car, Mel Gibson's Ford Falcon Interceptor in the original movie. It's the rat rod to end all rat rods and it's amazing. 

Mach Five

Perhaps the coolest race car in the universe is Speed Racer's Mach Five. It's legendary from the cartoon and has been part of all the various interactions of reboots, sequels, and the 2008 live-action version of Speed Racer. With the distinctive paint job and body style, it's simply the race car every kid wants. 

Blade's '68 Charger

1968 Mustangs are well represented in movies, and one of its biggest competitors, the '68 Dodge Charger is represented admirably in the Wesley Snipes Blade movies. It's the perfect car for the vampire killer and is as intimidating as a car can be. 

EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle

If you're not going to get a fast car to drive in a movie, how about a fully-armed recreational vehicle? That's what the guys in Stripes steal when they go into Czechoslovakia to rescue their big toe, Sgt. Hulka. The EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle is no simple camper, it's ready for war, even if the guys driving it aren't. 

Sebastian's Jaguar XK140 In Cruel Intentions

If you love classic cars, it doesn't get more elegant and classic than a 1956 Jaguar XK140 like Sebastian drives in Cruel Intentions. Sure, it's pretty annoying to watch an annoying spoiled brat drive it around, but it's hard not to stare in awe whenever it's on screen. It does fit for the character, even if we hate him for it. 

Thelma And Louise's Ford Thunderbird

A convertible 1966 Ford Thunderbird is what dreams are made of. It's a car that makes you feel invincible, just like it does for the titular characters in Thelma & Louise. If there's anything we would change, it's the tragic end for the car. While Thelma and Louise go out on their own terms, the poor Thunderbird doesn't, we don't think. 

Christine

Christine, the car in movie with the same name, is terrifying, sure. No one wants to deal with a car with a homicidal mind of its own. But is sure is sweet to look at. The red 1958 Plymouth Fury is definition of classic cool. So if you're willing to let the car take out an enemy or two, and you love  '50s Detroit steel, this is the car for you. Just don't get on her bad side. 

'66 Alfa Romeo Spider In The Graduate

The old hosts of Top Gear, who know a thing about cars, often insisted that if you'd never owned an Alfa Romero, you couldn't really consider yourself a motor head. Just one look at the '66 Alfa Romeo Spider in The Graduate, driven by Dustin Hoffman's character, and you'll almost certainly agree they have as much class and sophistication as a car get. 

Greased Lightning

"Greased Lightning" is arguably the best song in Grease and in no small part to the visuals of building one mean-looking drag racer named Greased Lightning. Systematic, hydromatic, ultramatic, and probably some other "madics" too.  The car itself looks kind of ridiculous, and none of the parts would actually work together, but no matter! It's still awesome. 

Doc Brown's Delorean

You knew we couldn't have this list without one of the most beloved cars (and time machines) in movie history. Doc Brown's time machine in Back To The Future is the only reason anyone in the world remembers or desires the short-lived DMC Delorean. It was a terrible car that looked like the future and drove like the past. It works perfectly for Doc's needs. 

Sonny Corleone's Lincoln Continental

It's definitely not bulletproof, but the '41 Lincoln Continental driven by Sonny Corleone in The Godfather is the epitome of what made the US car industry the envy of everyone in the '30s and '40s. Large and luxurious was the name of the name of the game in Detroit before World War II and the Continental was at the top of many lists for both. 

The Porsche 928 In Risky Business

Nothing says "1980s" more than a really cool Porsche, like the 928 in Risky Business. If you ask an '80s kid to draw the outline of a Porsche, there's a good chance they'll draw the 928 even without knowing what they are drawing. It's just a shame where it ended up. 

The Monkee's Pontiac GTO

Like the band and TV show, Pontiac GTO driven in The Monkees is over-the-top and ridiculous. It's like the designers watched the '60s on TV and made what they thought embodied them. Kind of like the whole show, despite being one of the shows on TV at the time. It's still pretty awesome though. 

Herbie The Love Bug

Herbie The Love Bug in the Herbie series is the anti-Christine. It's a car with a mind of its own, but it's only interested in doing good, not evil. That makes it every kid's favorite car and a big reason for the Volkswagon Beetle's enduring appeal. 

Light spoilers for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire lie ahead so, proceed with caution.

The 2024 movie schedule entry Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire brings back most of the series’ OG cast as well as the more recent additions introduced in 2021’s Afterlife. However, this latest supernatural romp also includes a few newcomers, including Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt. Another first-time GB star is Emily Alyn Lind, who plays the role of a ghost named Melody. A fan of the franchise, Lind geeked out with CinemaBlend about her love for it. She also opened up about the day from filming that she’ll always cherish, and I can totally understand why she feels “very grateful” to have had it. 

During the movie, Melody comes into contact with McKenna Grace’s Phoebe Spengler, and the two form a somewhat unlikely friendship. Their relationship is sweet but, as time goes on, it begins to seem that the ghostly girl has a hidden agenda. Emily Alyn Lind discussed her character, her chemistry with Grace and more when we spoke in celebration of Frozen Empire’s digital release. Considering that she’s long loved Ghostbusters, which her grandfather introduced her to, I had to ask about her most memorable moment on set. Lind explained that a few stand out to her, but one particular day near the end of production will seemingly be an all-timer for her: 

It’s hard to fathom the idea of actually being on set with the likes of Bill Murray, Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd and Ernie Hudson (who discussed Winston Zeddemore’s origins with CB). I mean, I’d honestly be excited just to be in the same place as one of those people. Emily Alyn Lind truly received an experience that few people are able to have and, as a fellow fan, it’s incredibly hard not to be happy for her (and simultaneously, a little jealous). 

​That fandom is something the Doctor Sleep star shares with McKenna Grace, as she’s also been a longtime admirer of Sony’s supernatural comedy franchise. She’s also had her share of “pinch me” moments like getting to work with Dan Aykroyd a great deal for Frozen Empire. Unfortunately, though, Grace more recently revealed to me that there’s one Phoebe moment she wanted badly but did get. She wanted her intrepid young scientist to get a scene with Slimer but, alas, it wasn’t meant to be. However, like her co-star, the overall experience of being part of this beloved IP has been a dream come true for her

Announcements for the future of the film series have yet to be made (though Ernie Hudson has ideas for the future). Regardless, based on the newest film’s ending, it’s fair to say that Melody’s arc has been completed. Though the chances of seeing Emil Alyn Lind in this series again seem slim, it’s lovely that she was able to participate in one of the Ghostbusters movies and take part in that specific shooting day with the entire cast.