Get ready! Dr. Egon Spengler: For the famous quotes that arent there, you can get an idea of where they later stemmed from. Dr. Peter Venkman: Nov 1, 2021, 9:52 AM. Dr. Peter Venkman: All these years later and Ghostbusters remains the . Now, for the entrapment, we're gonna have to ask you Dr. Peter Venkman: Come in, Ray. Dana Barrett: Well yeah, you know what I did? Dr. Peter Venkman: I saw it! Dr. Peter Venkman : Heat 'em up! Winston Zeddemore: What? Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Dana Barrett: [interrupting] Thanks so much. Dr. Peter Venkman: I couldn't help it. Everybody, this is Ted and Annette Fleming! Very scientific. Symmetrical book stacking. Venkman turns to the real estate agent, surrounded by excited reporters during the montate sequence, which shows the Ghostbusters as a sudden popular culture craze, surveying a wrecked apartment building corridor having climbed over thirty flights of stairs with his proton pack, after nearly being crushed by a falling bookcase, in front of the library ghost, their first ghost sighting, Egon and Ray stare at each other in silence. Janine Melnitz: Rafael Abreu received his B.A. Dr. Raymond Stantz: We can just put it right back in there. You volunteered, didn't you? Dr. Peter Venkman: Alright boys Ready? Venkman, get a sample of this. [He pauses, glancing uneasily at the rest of the holding cell crowd]. Spengler slowly shakes his head. You are so kind to take care of that man. Well, are you sure you're using that thing correctly? Walter Peck: [interrupting] [dryly] The Keymaster, Venkman tries to wipe the slime off of his hand, Dana, possessed by "The Gatekeeper," answers the door, She slams the door in his face. Lenny, offically the church won't take any postion with the religious implications of these phenomenons. Dr. Peter Venkman: You do *your* job, pencilneck. Dr. Raymond Stantz: *Four feet* above her covers. Set your entry grid, neutralize your field and the light is green, the trap is clean! Winston Zeddemore: Dr. Egon Spengler: I was just exercising. Got him! I'm Peter. ,Dr. Egon Spengler Some people think I'm too intellectual but I think it's a fabulous way to spend your spare time. The structure of this roof cap is exactly like the kind of telemetry tracker that NASA uses to identify dead pulsars in deep space. [astounded] You gonna answer that? Dr. Raymond Stantz Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, no job is too big, no fee is too big! Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule. Actually I'm a friend of his, he asked me to meet him here. Dr. Peter Venkman: And for the ones that are there, you can laugh and enjoy them as they are. I think he can hear you, Ray. I also play raquetball. That oughta do it. Dr. Peter Venkman: Venkman knocks again, Venkman shakes hands with Peck and still has ectoplasm on his hands, Peck is wiping the ectoplasm on his jacket, Janine opens the front door and sees a policeman, as Dana puts strings on her cello, Ray is being interviewed by Joe Frankin on television, shouting from the top of a fireman's pole upstairs, Venkman looks at Spengler. Louis: Quietly! And don't stare at me, you got the bug-eyes. Simply turning it off would be like dropping a bomb on the city. See ya on the other side, Ray. Dr. Egon Spengler: [after Ray orders her to re-locate] What's causing it!" Let's say this Twinkie represents all of the Psychokinetic Energy in the New York area. Listen, I'm usually very psychic, and I have a terrible feeling that something awful is going to happen to you. Game collects a $100 fee from all participants before it starts and pays rewards to winners at the end. You wanna come in for a mineral water or something? The ghostbusters are locked up but soon released, as the mayor doesnt know how to handle the freed ghosts situation. I'm not interested in your opinion, just shut it off. And how many ghosts have you caught, Mr. Venkman? As seen in the outtakes, Janine was originally going to appear in the commercial, but not in the manner the script describes. Dr. Egon Spengler: Does this pole still work? We thought you were someone else. [looking surprised] Personally, I liked working for the university! When can we move in? Dean Yeager: [in jail, the Ghostbusters study the blueprints of Dana's apartment building]. Dr. Peter Venkman: The mother and the kids look at him with disappointment. [Walter Peck gets kicked out of the Mayor's Office] ,Dr. Egon Spengler Dr. Peter Venkman: I don't know. Well, most of the original staff knows about the twelfth floor; the disturbances, I mean. Dr. Peter Venkman: The part where the bookcase falls over and Peter asks Ray "Has this ever happened to you before?" was not part of the original script. But it's been quiet for years! Winston Zeddemore: We're the Ghostbusters. You can't park right here! Dr. Egon Spengler: We're fine. Dr. Egon Spengler: Dr. Raymond Stantz: A great example of their differing personalities can be seen after the trio meets the ghost at the library. [Holding a Twinkie] Are you the Gatekeeper? I don't want my face burned off! By Valerie Thompson / Feb. 22, 2023 11:26 am EST. Dr. Peter Venkman: [to the male student] [after the beautiful female student has guessed 5 out of 5 cards right while he has "none"; actually he has one] Dr. Peter Venkman: No, you're being moved off campus. That's great! Dr Ray Stantz: Well, there's something you don't see every day. It's right here, Ray. Thats not only an inciting incident but something the audience can relate to. That's a big Twinkie. Well, I have a PhD in parapsychology and psychology. The Ghostbusters manage to save the day, Venkman rescues Barrett, and they end the movie as heroes (at least, that is, until the sequel). This makes them that much more fun and easier to connect with, which is part of what makes the movie so enduring with kids and adults alike. Ghost Busters 1984 Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis wrote the script, but Bill Murray gets all the best lines and moments in this 1984 comedy directed by Ivan Reitman (Meatballs). This chick is TOAST! Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dean Yeager: Something terrible is about to enter our world, and this building is obviously the door. He cant stop talking about aspect ratios. LET'S DO IT! I'm Peter Venkman. Move 'em out. Dr. Egon Spengler: It's looking at me. I guess so. We go to jail - peacefully, quietly. What has that got to do with it? Dr. Egon Spengler: [excited] Don't worry. Our courteous and efficient staff is on call 24 hours a day to serve all your supernatural elimination needs. Walter Peck: [Turns on radio] Ah, if there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say. Turning off these machines would be extremely hazardous. "Particularly after years of me saying I didn't want to make a 'Ghostbusters' movie," he said. I don't think you'll have any more trouble with that ghost. Janine Melnitz: You're very handy, I can tell. Dr. Peter Venkman: [the possessed Louis growls at the coachman with his red-glowing eyes]. Dana. I, I never seen anything like this before. The Ghostbusters make it to Barretts apartment and encounter Gozer, who is here to destroy the city (and world). Dr. Raymond Stantz: Let's go. [Venkman looks at Spengler. He's an ugly little spud isn't he? Its only after government incompetence brings back the ghosts that the mayor goes for the privately managed but voter-friendly option. [on the phone] Dropping off or picking up? Grab your stick! Dr. Peter Venkman: I want you to tell me what you think it is. Dr. Egon Spengler: READY! Meter and Raymond takes photos] Take me now, subcreature. [whispering] Differences and Similarities Dr. Peter Venkman: Walter Peck: I always have plenty of low sodium mineral water and other nutritious foods in the house. Dr Ray Stantz: [spins around to face another of the inmates, and starts singing] Dr. Peter Venkman : Make 'em hard! To his surprise, Jason Reitman cast Wolfhard because he identified with Wolfhard's audition tape. They wouldn't touch us with ten-meter cattle prod. Dr. Egon Spengler: [on the phone] The ghost is incarcerated here in our custom-made storage facility. I am The Gatekeeper! Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: We hope that we can help you again. Professional paranormal investigations and eliminations. Venkman, shorten your stream! Have you or your family ever seen a spook, spectre or ghost? I was present at an undersea, unexplained mass sponge migration. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY -- DAY The sun shines brightly on the classic facade of the main library at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. There's definitely a VERY SLIM chance we'll survive. [shouting from the top of a fireman's pole upstairs] These are the blueprints for structural ironwork of Dana Barret's apartment building, and they are very, very strange. LET'S DO IT! Okay, I have a plan. I saw it, I saw it, I saw it. Has it happened before? And the flowers are still standing! Winston Zeddemore: The man is some kind of rodent, I don't know which. Ray, the sponges migrated about a foot-and-a-half. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Actually, it's more of a guideline than a rule [Louis has been possessed by Vinz Clortho a.k.a. Thank you. Everything was fine with our system until the power grid was shut off by dickless here. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Oh, dear. Dean Yeager: Dr. Peter Venkman: Oh, that's okay we can just put it right back in there. You gotta learn to play rough! Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? [Ray looks at Peter, who nonchalantly nods yes], [Lightning flies from her fingers, driving the Ghostbusters to the edge of the roof and almost off; people below scream]. Louis: Dana Barrett: I *don't* know. I turned my TV up real loud too so everyone would think all our TVs had something wrong with them. Dr. Peter Venkman: [Venkman arrives at 55 Central Park West, a few minutes after Louis was chased out by the demon Vinz Clortho]. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Sumerian, not Babylonian. As you can read, originally the lines were said by different members of the team. Stantz pops up from under the bed. Forty years of darkness! Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: We never talk any more. Jason Reitman (center) on the set of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife." Kimberley French/Sony. Winston Zeddemore: Also new rings, mufflers, a little wiring. ), What is Direct Characterization Character Building Tips. And then, in 1920, he started a secret society Dr. Peter Venkman: This is obviously more political in nature, but it ties back to the start a business element that keeps the movie grounded. Sleep here. [Dana Barrett has just transformed into a demon]. Dr. Raymond Stantz I'm sorry, I'm just not getting any readings. Good guess, but wrong. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Egon Spengler: Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Winston Zeddemore: $5,000 I had no idea it would be so much, I won't pay it. Click to view and download the entire Ghostbusters script PDF below. Dr. Raymond Stantz: 131K views 2 years ago #Ghostbusters #BillMurray #SonyPictures You know who to call. Personally, I liked the university. [Holds up another card] Peter slaps the machine out of Egon's hand]. Dr. Egon Spengler: [training Winston] [the ghost transforms horrifically and snarls aggressively. I don't either. [Sarcastically] Hey, wait a minute. Whoa, whoa, whoa! To our FIRST and ONLY customer. Dr. Peter Venkman: [possessed by Zuul] [heads across the room, greeting other guests]. How is Elvis, and have you seen him lately? Wait, wait, wait! I mean, the architect was either a certified genius, or an authentic wacko! Switch me on! [Dana has been possessed by the demon Zuul]. Pick up the phone and call the professionals Dr. Raymond Stantz Ray for a moment, pretend that I don't know anything about metallurgy, engineering or physics, and just tell me what the hell is going on. And then she threw me out of her life. Dr. Raymond Stantz: You're never going to regret this, Ray. The #Ghostbusters are ready to serve all your supernatural elimination needs.For a limited time, the original 1984 movie will play at theaters and drive-ins with a special message for the fans. Dr. Peter Venkman: In Stranger Things: Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak (2017), Finn Wolfhard 's character dressed up as a Ghostbuster for Halloween. We certainly can, Dr. Venkman. Tonight! Dr. Peter Venkman: Realizing he may not have another option, the mayor allows the 'busters to get their gear and take care of business. Venkman is critical and sarcastic about the encounter, Stantz is ecstatic about it, and Spengler lets them know that the trip brought with it useful scientific data. Walter Peck: Published Jun 2, 2020. And at the end of the scene, all they're able to tell them is, "Well, you've got a knocking." Just asking. "And the seas boiled and the skies fell.". It "is" a star,. I've WORKED in the private sector. So how can you break put from the pack and get your idea onto the small screen? script may have started as a wild Aykroyd idea, but thanks to his creativity and Ramis and Reitman keeping it grounded, a unique and beloved franchise was born. Nobody *ever* made them like this! How 'bout a little music? Come in. At least, she thinks she is. I have a radical idea. Dr. Raymond Stantz: The controversy builds, more sightings are reported, some maintain that these professional paranormal eliminators in New York are the cause of it all. Walter Peck: Somebody blows their nose and wanna keep it? Dr. Peter Venkman: I was born there. Dr. Peter Venkman : [ as the Ghostbusters approach Gozer ] Grab your stick! I'm not sure Walter Peck: Dr. Peter Venkman: As you can read, originally the lines were said by different members of the team. [ the Ghostbusters draw their handsets ] Dr. Raymond Stantz , Dr. Egon Spengler , Winston Zeddemore : HOLDIN'! As a transit cop chats amiably with a female cashier, the subway turnstiles begin spinning unaccountably. Dr. Raymond Stantz: That's the bedroom, but nothing ever happened in there. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Whoa-oa! Okay, who brought the dog? Are you troubled by strange noises in the night? Dr. Peter Venkman: Louis: Walter Peck: Gozer's final form was described as " David Bowie meets Grace Jones ". You know, to try it out. I'll take Miss Barrett back to her apartment and check her out. Don't tell me how to do mine. Hotel Manager: He had close to a thousand followers when he died. DANA BARRETT pushes the carriage along the street. The door swings both ways, we could reverse the particle flow through the gate. And since the Ghostbusters are the relatable heroes, its obvious that Peck and his court order are the bad guys who (unintentionally) help bring about the destructor.. [angrily] Dr Ray Stantz: Gozer was very big in Sumeria. Dean Yeager: Dr. Peter Venkman: Gotta run. Ghostbusters Script PDF Download Click to view and download the entire Ghostbusters script PDF below. Shut these all off! Can't you do something about it. [to the male student, and holding up another card] Hotel Manager: Sorry, this isn't your lucky day. Interestingly,. Investigating, the officer discovers a huddled mass of ghosts and vapors hovering directly over the tracks. He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. Originally. Ghostbusters is an extremely quotable script, even if it doesnt contain each and every famous line from the final film. Did you see it? #Commercial #BillMurray #DanAykroyd #HaroldRamis #IvanReitman #SonyPictures #Sony Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Uhhh this magnificent feast here represents the LAST of the petty cash. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Let's get ready. Dr. Raymond Stantz: HOLDIN'! Oh, I'd really like to, Louis, but I have to go rehearsal now. Con Edison Man: In the video below, at about 6:25, you can see Murray, Aykroyd, and co-star and co-writer Harold Ramis trying out a few alternate names for their paranormal team. It's whatever it wants to be. I'm getting stronger readings here. [about the storage facility] In this way, whether the audience can tell or not, the heroes of the day are the relatable working class guys who took it upon themselves to find a solution for a problem no one else wanted to face or believe in. Dr. Egon Spengler: I'm going bring this up with the Tenants' Association. Excuse me, this is private property. But now, as if some unforeseen authority [the Ghostbusters arrive at the Sedgewick Hotel in Ecto-1, fully decked out in uniform and gear]. Dr. Peter Venkman: We both have the same problem. Do you have any Excedrin or extra-strength Tylenol? What sign are you waiting for? We'll enjoy it! Dr. Raymond Stantz: Boy, the superintendent's gonna be pissed! Ted has a small carpet cleaning business in receivership; Annette's drawing a salary from a deferred bonus from two years ago! Dr. Raymond Stantz: I'm gonna throw up. Louis would have been similar to. So the Ghostbusters are in there climbing all over the house, knocking out walls and ripping up floorboards in their nicely remodeled kitchen. Clear your head. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: We're ready to believe you. Volguus Zildrohar, Lord of the Sebouillia. Where are we gonna get the money? Dr. Raymond Stantz: No. Stimulants? [Louis, as the possessed Keymaster Vinz Clortho, runs out of Central Park, scaring a married couple] Since the mid-80s, few films have entered the pop cultural landscape and stayed there like Ghostbusters. One class-five full-roaming vapor. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr Ray Stantz: He got his big start on Saturday Night Live, which included the creation of the Blues Brothers with John Belushi. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Winston Zeddemore: We came, we saw, we kicked its ass. The Keymaster] Please be aware that as an Amazon Associate, I earn a very tiny commission from purchases made though the Amazon links on this site. Egon, your mucus. [over walkie-talkie] I'm studying the effects of negative reinforcement on ESP ability. Always the professional, Venkman realizes something is wrong and, instead of maybe taking advantage of the situation, he uses his parapsychology to try and help Dana. Nimble little minx, in't she? Look, this wasn't here! There are obviously other characters in this movie: Walter Peck, the stuck up government beaurocrat; Winston Zeddemore, the most grounded guy in the group (who just joined for a paycheck); Louise Tully, a memorable and hilarious nerd; Janine Melnitz, a secretary whos quit better jobs than being a Ghostbusters secretary. I don't think he's human. Show more Show more Shop. [slaps Ray] Coming through! Dr. Raymond Stantz: [the Slimer charges at Venkman] Dana Barrett: Peter grabs Ray's ear, Egon pulls out a calculator and starts punching in numbers. Dr. Peter Venkman: [reading from the printout] What do you think, Egon? Your theories are the worst kind of popular tripe, your methods are sloppy, and your conclusions are highly questionable! CHILDREN'S BEDROOM -- NIGHT. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Note that the information here is copied from Spook Central website. Walter Peck: They say they have a warrant. Since I joined these men, I've seen shit that'll turn you white. Your girlfriend lives in the corner penthouse of spook central. Librarian Alice: What do we do? Einstein did his best stuff when he was working as a patent clerk. While primarily known for playing Egon Spengler in Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, Ramis had a strong career as a director, starting with Caddyshack (recognized as one of the best sports movies), and including National Lampoons Vacation, Groundhog Day, and Analyze This. This city is headed for a disaster of biblical proportions. Male Student: Coachman: [walks up to a hapless guest, speaking confidentially]. Dr. Peter Venkman: [reporting on the Ghostbusters] Louis: The guests are starting to ask questions and I'm running out of excuses. Dr. Peter Venkman: Of course you forget, Peter. Maybe I've got a Milk-Bone. No, I'll tell *you* what's hazardous. Tell me what this is. Just relax, c'mon. Venkman is the salesman type guy, Stantz is the enthusiastic one, and Spengler remains stoic and cool. "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" is now expected in late 2021: Sony settled on November 11 to begin with, but the studio moved the release date back to November 19 after Paramount's "Top Gun: Maverick". Something I loved from my childhood. Louis: Mr. Smith, quickly. Dr. Peter Venkman: A full torso apparition, and it's real. Janine Melnitz: [clearing away tables in the dining room to make room for the ghost trap]. Louis: [after Ray thinks of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man and it appears, stomping through New York City] A Ghostbusters commercial is playing. Caption: "5 YEARS LATER". Dr. Peter Venkman: I got a great workout. That's gotta be some cockroach. Write and collaborate on your scripts FREE. ,Winston Zeddemore: Hotel Manager: Something that could never, ever possibly destroy us. Okay. It only cost me $14.12 after tax, though. Dana Barrett: Walter Peck: Dana. Forget it, Venkman. Male Student: I'd like to analyze it. You had your chance to cooperate, but you though it would be more fun to insult me. Dr. Peter Venkman: Well, now it's my turn, wiseass. Louis: That's it, c'mere Francine. You said crossing the streams was bad! Now, are we actually gonna go before a federal judge, and tell him that some moldy Babylonian god is going to drop in on Central Park West, and start tearing up the city? I thought Gozer was a man. I've worked in the private sector they expect results. Ghostbusters Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. All right. Hotel Manager: "Get her!" Winston Zeddemore: Egon pinpointed a small community in northern New Jersey as the likely epicenter of major psychic activity, due to its central proximity to three nuclear power plants and a number of chemical waste storage areas. Ghostbusters 1 & 2 4K UHD & Blu-Ray 5-Disc Set (2019), PlayStation 3 version of Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Dr. Peter Venkman: The Keymaster]. Slow down. Fine. Police Sergeant: Walter Peck: Thank you. Ghostbusters. This is where we put all the vapors and entities and slimers that we trap. Dr. Peter Venkman: I've always wanted to do this [He yanks a tablecloth off of a table, overturning and shattering everything except the centerpiece in the middle]. [steps in front of Peck] [frightened] Dr. Raymond Stantz: They all stare appreciatively. Walter Peck: Hey Ray. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Gee, I think all I got is acetylsalicylic acid, generic. But with renowned freedom, Venkman encourages Stantz and Egon to go into business for themselves as ghost catchers. When we put the script into StudioBinders screenwriting software, we can see these lines in action. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Egon Spengler: You know how much a patent clerk earns? All right. [Coming in] Still making headlines all across the country, the Ghostbusters are at it again. What I'd really like to do is talk to Dana. Actual physical contact! I'm a scientist. Louis: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Now, on with the countdown. We should stay here, tonight. This is also a big reason why Ghostbusters was a big hit then and still a big hit now: relatable, down-to-earth characters and solutions going against paranormal and exaggerated problems. No. Ghostbusters- June 15, 1984 ("Combined Continuity & Master Subtitle/Spotting List"), The graffiti on the Paranomal Studies Laboratory door read, ", The opening sequence takes place in a nice, converted farmhouse where this family has been bothered by incessant knocking that they're unable to trace. Janine Melnitz: The Destructor is coming. I am the Keymaster! Library Administrator: Someone should tell him that it's not going to do much good to scream at us in German. I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing. We got it. All right! Dr. Peter Venkman: What are you trying to prove here, anyway? [to the other inmates] [after nearly being crushed by a falling bookcase]. This is where we store all the vapors and entities and slimers that we trap. Gozer the Gozerian good evening. If he does that again, you can shoot him. dr jatinder singh pmo office contact number. [arriving, to the officer] I bet you like to read a lot, too. Dr. Peter Venkman: Louis: You! [to the electrician] Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: [throws the guests' coats in the closet, oblivious that they hit the demon Vinz Clortho hiding there]. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: Yeah, you could say that.