Ghost Chasers
Ghost Chasers

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Ghost Chasers

1985
Movie
107 min
Mandarin

Taiwanese ghost comedy film.

Insights

IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

Three former parapsychology professors start a unique ghost removal service in New York City. Initially met with skepticism, their business booms as paranormal activity escalates. They soon face a supernatural threat of epic proportions that could endanger the entire city and the world.

Critical Reception

Ghostbusters was a massive critical and commercial success, widely praised for its innovative blend of comedy, special effects, and supernatural themes. Critics lauded its witty script, memorable performances, and groundbreaking visual effects, making it a cultural phenomenon and a beloved classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hilarious script and the comedic chemistry of its leads.

  • Celebrated for its groundbreaking special effects and ambitious supernatural concept.

  • Criticized by some for its occasional tonal shifts and reliance on special effects over substance.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's humor, memorable characters, and the unique concept of a ghost-catching business. Many fondly recall the iconic theme song and the film's overall rewatchability as a fun, entertaining classic.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects and Best Original Song ('Ghostbusters'). Won a Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film.

Fun Fact

The iconic theme song by Ray Parker Jr. was reportedly created in a very short amount of time, with Parker claiming he wrote and recorded the demo in just one weekend after being inspired by watching the film's trailer.

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