Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021Movie124 minEnglish

When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users92%
Director: Jason ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror

Plot Summary

A single mother and her two children, who are struggling to make ends meet, discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy left behind by their grandfather. As a supernatural phenomenon threatens their new home in Oklahoma, the family must uncover the truth about their past and the future of ghost-busting. They find themselves inheriting a rundown farmhouse filled with strange artifacts and a hidden laboratory, leading them to confront an ancient evil.

Critical Reception

Ghostbusters: Afterlife received generally mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising its nostalgic elements and reverence for the original film. However, some critics found the plot predictable and felt it leaned too heavily on fan service. Audiences, on the other hand, generally responded more favorably, appreciating the emotional core and the continuation of the Ghostbusters legacy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt tribute to the original film and its ensemble cast.
  • Noted for effectively blending nostalgic callbacks with a new generation's story.
  • Some critics found the plot derivative and overly reliant on established lore.

Google audience: Google users largely approved of 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' with many appreciating its faithful nod to the original franchise and its engaging storyline. The film's ability to connect with both new and old fans was frequently highlighted, along with the performances of its young cast.

Fun Fact

The iconic Ghostbusters Ecto-1 car used in the film is the same actual car that was used in the original 1984 Ghostbusters movie, albeit with significant wear and tear to reflect its age.

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7 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

At last, a <em>'Ghostbusters'</em> movie I actually, kinda, like. I will say that even with that being the case, I still didn't overly enjoy it. I'm not sure what it is exactly, but this franchise just never truly delivers for me persona...
Martha

Martha

I'm a huge Ghostbusters fan since the first film when I was a little girl. After the all-girl cast Ghostbusters I went into this one with extreme low expectations however I was blown away by how nostalgic, heartfelt, and wonderful this movi...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

This is a film that I was on one hand looking forward to watch and on another hand feared to watch. I was really hoping that this movie would be able to reboot the franchise after that abysmal piece of woke shit Ghostbusters (2016) had tota...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Callie" (Carrie Coon) is a bit short of cash, so must retreat to her late father's dilapidated pile with her son "Trevor" (Finn Wolfhard) and geeky daughter "Phoebe" (Mckenna Grace). When the young girl discovers that she has a chess partn...
DallasBob

DallasBob

This wasn't bad at'all. The kids did very well as far as acting went. The special affects were very reminiscent of the past. (It seems as if they went with the same speical effects company or at least the same format--very good decision) A...
JPV852

JPV852

More than a little heavy in the nostalgia department (not complaining as I got to see the OG there at the end), but as these sequels go I liked it enough, especially the young cast that weren't terribly obnoxious. I will admit that I almost...
garethmb

garethmb

Back in 1984 when big hair and neon were the norms; a movie appeared that soon became a cultural phenomenon. The movie involved a team of unlikely Paranormal Investigators and the mix of comedy, FX, and Ghosts turned the movie into a smash ...