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Up All Night: A Horror Anthology Podcast

Bonus: Ghostbusters

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They recall the spectral librarian ghost toy that unhinged its jaw, a key moment that drew kids to Ghostbusters.
The episode begins with hosts Cortland and Brandon introducing guest Robin for a Plot Points episode focused on Ghostbusters. They discuss their first experiences watching the 1984 film, with Robin noting it was her first full viewing, while Brandon and Cortland recall catching parts as kids. The hosts explore the movie's blend of comedy and horror, noting its slower romantic subplots and high-concept premise. They delve into character analyses, with opinions on Bill Murray's jerk persona, Dan Aykroyd's scientific obsession, and Ernie Hudson's role as the everyman. Key scenes are recounted, including the library ghost with its practical effects, Sigourney Weaver's possessed transformation, and the hotel sequence with Slimer. The discussion highlights the film's practical effects, such as the skeleton taxi driver and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, praising their creativity despite 1984 limitations. Robin shares a personal anecdote about haunted libraries, adding a real-life horror twist. The hosts critique the Ghostbusters' reckless behavior and their unique position as the only ghost hunters in New York. They touch on sequels like Ghostbusters Afterlife and the 2016 reboot, comparing them to the original. The episode concludes with Robin recommending Mr. Boogity for a future review, and the hosts wrap up with farewells.

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A warm, funny pass through Ghostbusters' haunted apartment and firehouse turn.

Ghostbusters gets a loose, amiable sit-down from Cortland, Brandon, and guest Robin, who frame the 1984 film as a Halloween-adjacent classic without over-polishing the affection.

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Why you'd press play

Press play when you want Ghostbusters with a haunted fridge, exploding eggs, and a firehouse pole in the room.

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