Scary Stories for Kids: My Dad Took Me to See Ghostbusters Three Times
Rude, gross, and surprisingly adult, this ‘80s comedy became a favorite among children. The story starts with “Three parapsychologists lose their university funding,” which sounds more like a bad joke than the setup for one of the decade’s biggest hits.
The Unlikely Ghostbusters
The film follows three unusual professors: Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), who prefers flirting over serious research; Ray Stantz (Dan Aykroyd), who is energetic and enthusiastic; and Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis), whose passion is to “collect spores, moulds, and fungus.” Their credibility is questioned after they claim to have seen a real ghost in the New York Public Library.
From Academia to Ghost Hunting
Kicked out of university, the trio is undeterred and starts “Ghostbusters,” a paranormal investigation business based in an old New York firehouse. They add a fourth member, Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson), a practical and grounded man, and build nuclear-powered ghost-catching equipment.
The Ghostbusters’ Mission
The team promises to investigate spooky encounters and, most importantly, “to believe you.”
“Three parapsychologists lose their university funding.”
“To believe you.”
Author’s summary: This iconic 1984 film blends humor and supernatural adventure through quirky scientists turned ghost hunters, appealing to kids despite its adult themes.