This was another sequel that was fashionable to knock when it came out. It got panned because it couldn't live up to the first Ghostbusters. Well, what could? The first one was so original, so enormously popular than any sequel was bound to fail as far as matching it. This second Ghostbusters was just fine, very entertaining and it was nice to see all the main characters back. It had a little nicer feel to it and…
Top Cast
Bill Murray
Dr. Peter Venkman
Dan Aykroyd
Dr. Raymond Stantz
Sigourney Weaver
Dana Barrett
Harold Ramis
Dr. Egon Spengler
Ernie Hudson
Winston Zeddemore
Rick Moranis
Louis Tully
Annie Potts
Janine Melnitz
Peter MacNicol
Janosz Poha
Harris Yulin
The Judge
David Margulies
The Mayor of NY
Kurt Fuller
Hardemeyer
Janet Margolin
The Prosecutor
Wilhelm von Homburg
Vigo
William T. Deutschendorf
Baby Oscar
Henry J. Deutschendorf II
Baby Oscar
Michael P. Moran
Frank the Doorman
Reviews
Who you gonna snore? Ghostbusters II Is directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis & Ernie Hudson. Ramis & Aykroyd c-wrote the screenplay and it's a sequel to the hugely successful Ghostbusters from 1984. Plot follows on from the first film but five years later and sees the Ghostbusters disbanded after being derided as frauds and handed a bill for the…
'They're back!' I watched this straight after the first one. It was just as good as the first film. I enjoyed it.
I can't say that I really loved the first film and this didn't really advance that view much. It was clearly just made to capitalise on that huge success without anyone really bothering to develop the characters or build much of a story. Indeed - all it really does is introduce a baby (aww) and swap the baddies - this time we have the slightly camp Carpathian "Vigo" (the splendidly named Wilhelm von Homburg) - whom…
FAQ about Ghostbusters II
What is Ghostbusters II about?
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
When was Ghostbusters II released?
Ghostbusters II was released in 1989.
What genres does Ghostbusters II belong to?
Ghostbusters II is categorised as Comedy, Fantasy.
Who stars in Ghostbusters II?
The cast of Ghostbusters II includes Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson.