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Ghostbusters 1984 Trivia

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21 Questions
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1. At what university are the to-be Ghostbusters professors/researchers?
Columbia University
2. Who composed the Ghostbusters theme song?
Ray Parker Jr.
3. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Who is the main antagonist?
Gozer
Also known as Gozer the Gozarian, and Gozer the Destructor.
4. Who is hired by and joins Ghostbusters mid way through the 1984 film?
Winston Zeddemore played by Ernie Hudson
During the brief interview, Winston is asked whether he believes in an assortment of supernatural phenomena. He replies, "If there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say." Ray Stantz then walks by along with Peter Venkman and Ray hires Winston on the spot.
5. What is the name of the Ghostbusters' secretary?
Janine Melnitz
6. In the motion picture Ghostbusters, What does the cast find themselves covered in after defeating the main antagonist?
Marshmallow

In the final battle with main antagonist, the villain suddenly vanishes and a disembodied voice demands of the cast to choose the form of their "destructor." The ghost-busting team attempts to clear their mind but a thought pops in to the head of Dan Ackroyd's character Ray Stantz. He explains that he, "tried to think of the most harmless thing." But just then, a giant Mr. Stay -Puft Marshmallow man is seen walking towards them.

They defeat the destructor marshmallow by 'crossing the streams' of their proton packs shooting into the portal. The resulting explosion destroys the marshmallow man and coats the city and cast in marshmallow.

7. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, From where do the Terror Dogs that possess Dana and Louis first manifest?
Gargoyles atop Dana's apartment
8. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Outside of what famous New York restaurant does Louis Tully become possessed by Vinz Clortho?
Tavern on the Green
9. Where do the Ghostbusters choose as their headquarters?
Firehouse, Hook & Ladder Station 8
Located at 14 North Moore Street, New York, NY in the Tribeca neighborhood of Manhattan, the firehouse first shown in the 1984 film, Ghostbusters is a real and operational firehouse of the FDNY.
10. What type of vehicle to the Ghostbusters drive?
An ambulance
The iconic vehicle the ghost-busting team can be seen driving around the streets of New York in the 1984 film, Ghostbusters, is a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance.
11. What is the vehicle driven by the Ghostbusters referred to as and what did the vanity license plate read?
The Ectomobile, Ecto-1
12. Who purchased the iconic Ghostbusters vehicle and how much was spent?
Dr. Ray Stantz, $4,800
13. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Where do main characters Peter Venkman Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler encounter their first ghost?
The New York Public Library

Not yet the Ghostbusters, professors Venkman, Stantz and Spengler encounter a ghost resembling a librarian after being asked to investigate disturbances at the New York Public Library.

Following their encounter with the ghost, the team returns to the university to find their research grant has been terminated and the dean orders them to vacate the university. Following this termination, the team decides to go into business for themselves and form the Ghostbusters.

14. Where do the Ghostbusters capture their first ghost?
The Sedgwick Hotel

The ghostbusters arrive at the fictitious Sedgewick hotel to learn about a disturbance on the 12th floor. The hotel manager shares the 12th floor is known by staff to have a history of disturbances but on this night the disturbances have become too much to bear. The ghost they've been called to handle is first encountered on the 12th floor but ultimately captures in the ballroom on the 1st floor after considerable damage is done to the ballroom.

While the Sedgewick may not be a real hotel, the actual hotel where the scene was filmed is recognizable as the Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles.

15. How much do the Ghostbusters charge for capturing their first ghost?
The entrapment is $4,000 with proton-charging and storage costing $1,000 for a total of $5,000.
16. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Who is Zuul?
A demigod gatekeeper who serves as minion to the main antagonist
Also known as the "Gatekeeper," Zuul is a secondary antagonist and minion to the main antagonist. Zuul first appears when Dana opens her refrigerator and finds herself peering into another dimension. Dana sees Zuul at the base of the temple when her counter part appears through a portal atop the temple and calls to her saying "Zuul."
17. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Who is Vinz Clortho?
The Keymaster, demigod minion of the main antagonist and counterpart to Zuul
Vinz Clortho first appears in Dana's refrigerator at the same time Zuul is first seen. Vinz then returns to posses Louis Tully.
18. How do the ghosts that the Ghostbusters had captured escape?
An EPA representative forces a utility worker to turn off power to the laser containment system
19. During the jail scene, where do the Ghostbusters determine the main antagonist will appear?
Dana's apartment
The building was constructed to be a super-conductive antenna with the purpose of pulling in and concentrating spiritual turbulence.
20. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Who does Louis Tully, played by Rick Moranis, invite to his party instead of his friends?
His clients
Louis explains that he invited clients instead of friends because he intends to write off the cost of the party as a 'promotional expense.'
21. In the 1984 film Ghostbusters, Who calls the slimer ghost an "ugly little spud?"
Ray Stantz

While the iconic scene shows Peter Venkman opposite a charging ghost, referred to as the slimer, its Dan Aykroyd's Ray Stantz who describes the ghost as an "ugly little spud" over the radio.

The encounter leaves Venkman on his back and covered in slime.