I had no idea it'd be so much. Hey! [over walkie-talkie] He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. What do we do? I was just exercising. Right. Dr. Peter Venkman: Cold-riveted girders with cores of pure selenium. Back off, man. If the answer is "yes," then don't wait another minute. I got a great workout. Yeah, I know that Louis: [after Ray orders her to re-locate] Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: I mean, the architect was either a certified genius, or an authentic wacko! As filmed, the parts with the family were eliminated (though some of the dialog was repurposed for the Ghostbusters II commercial), just leaving Peter, Ray, and Egon to give their spiel in front of the firehouse. Louis: There's more over here. That's great! Dr. Peter Venkman: [Stops Ray] Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dana. "Particularly after years of me saying I didn't want to make a 'Ghostbusters' movie," he said. 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. Dr. Peter Venkman: I think we can get her a guest shot on "Wild Kingdom." What a lovely singing voice you must have. All right! Dana Barrett: I've only been with the company for a couple of weeks, but these things are real. Roger Grimsby: Okay, so I'll see you later, huh? Well, of course I'm telling the truth! Louis: I was present at an undersea, unexplained mass sponge migration. I, I never seen anything like this before. Dr. Peter Venkman: This is preposterous. So be good, for goodness sake! Dr. Peter Venkman: Hotel Manager: Venkman knocks again]. It's true, your honor. And I love Jesus's style, you know. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Winston Zeddemore: We're ready to believe you. Ray, the sponges migrated about a foot-and-a-half. ,Dr. Peter Venkman: Dana. [heads across the room, greeting other guests]. Just asking. Oh, that's okay we can just put it right back in there. Both videos have also been uploaded to the official Ghostbusters YouTube channel (embedded below), but the top and bottom of the videos were cut off to change it from a 4:3 to 16:9 aspect ratio. Needs some suspension work and shocks. Everybody can relax, I found the car. Yes, I'm *Doctor* Venkman! I love this plan! ,Dr. Egon Spengler And how many ghosts have you caught, Mr. Venkman? The Ghostbusters 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. This scene in the final film plays out almost the same, with the addition of some Murray improv and being able to actually see possessed Dana in action. [the Victorian Lady Ghost is floating in mid-air, reading a book]. Well, I have a PhD in parapsychology and psychology. I don't know. I find her interesting because she's a client and sleeps above her covers. I'm Peter. What he means is Old Testament, Mr. Mayor, real wrath of God type stuff. Egon Spenglers interaction with secretary Janine Melnitz gives us an amusing exchange, along with the famous spores, molds and fungus line. Male Student: I'm getting stronger readings here. Let's show this prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown. May I *please* see the storage facility, Mr. Venkman? It's that darn ghost again. Dr. Peter Venkman: Hold it! Dr. Peter Venkman: What's Gozer? Dean Yeager: Louis: 1889 A.D. One of the greatest tangible evidence of psychic energy is recorded. [slowly, calmly] Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Reitman told Insider he didn't want it out that he was working on a "Ghostbusters" script. How 'bout a little music? This ecto containment system that Spengler and I have in mind is gonna require a load of bread to capitalize. Below are some framegrabs taken from the outtake reel found on the 2019 Ghostbusters 1 & 2 4K/Blu-ray set. Male Student: Dr. Egon Spengler: Put your hands on your chest. You havin' a good time, Mark? I'm warning you. Spengler steps forward. Egon, your mucus. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: Since I joined these men, I've seen shit that'll turn you white. Dana Barrett: Walter Peck: A PKE surge of incredible, even dangerous proportions. It's Peter. Dr. Peter Venkman: Hey, this is real smoked salmon from Nova Scotia, Canada, $24.95 a pound! Dr Ray Stantz: [to the male student, and holding up another card] Up until two weeks ago. Walter Peck: And then I slammed the refrigerator door and I left. This is where we store all the vapors and entities and slimers that we trap. After the First World War, Shandor decided that society was too sick to survive. Dr. Peter Venkman: [Entering elevator] Ah, if there's a steady paycheck in it, I'll believe anything you say. Egon, this reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole through your head. [excitedly] Chambermaid: Dr. Peter Venkman: You You've earned it, [in front of the library ghost, their first ghost sighting], [Egon and Ray stare at each other in silence. Walter Peck: Professional paranormal investigations and eliminations. When we put the script into StudioBinders screenwriting software, we can see these lines in action. Set your entry grid, neutralize your field and the light is green, the trap is clean! No sweat, I'll take a rain check on that. But it all had to come from somewhere, which is why we will be looking at the Ghostbusters script. They hate this. We hope that we can help you again. You are to vacate these premises immediately. [Holding a Twinkie] You, however, seem to regard science as some kind of dodge or hustle. Thats not only an inciting incident but something the audience can relate to. You know, it just occurred to me that we really haven't had a successful test of this equipment. Don't patronize me, I'm not grotesquely stupid, like the people you've bilked! [uncertainly] [they 'stealthily' emerge from behind the bookcase]. [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. Okay. You've never been out of college: you don't know what it's like out there. ,Dr. Egon Spengler All right, all right, all right! All these years later and Ghostbusters remains the . ,Dr. Egon Spengler During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Sorry, Venkman, I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought. [Dana starts passionately making out with him, moaning audibly]. During a date at a fashionable restaurant, the alien's unfamiliarity with human etiquette became apparent. Walter Peck: On Cover B of Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Winston's middle name Ramsey appears on the file. We've been going about this all wrong. Dr. Peter Venkman: If I'm wrong, nothing happens! Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Raymond Stantz: She tries to take off her blouse after she observed women removing their wraps. Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! All right, this chick is TOAST. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Gee, I think all I got is acetylsalicylic acid, generic. Stay close. You've never been out of college! A behind-the-scenes video reveals some outtakes from the filming of the Ghostbusters commercial in the original movie. Louis: He got his big start on Saturday Night Live, which included the creation of the Blues Brothers with John Belushi. [Egon is running tests on Louis, who has been possessed by Vinz Clortho and is now the Keymaster]. Are you a God? Stimulants? Winston Zeddemore: Dr. Peter Venkman: Slow down. This voice said "Zuul". They each have distinct personalities, ways of speaking, and approaches to things. Looks like we're in the teens somewhere. Ghostbusters by Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd Final Shooting Script October 7, 1983 FADE IN EXT. [to librarian Alice] You wanna come in for a mineral water or something? Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, no job is too big, no fee is too big! Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Egon Spengler: But it all had to come from somewhere, which is why we will be looking at the. I'm Walter Peck, from the Environmental Protection? OK so she's a dog Dr. Raymond Stantz: Walter Peck: Something that could never, ever possibly destroy us. Dr. Raymond Stantz: The Destructor is coming. [possessed by Vinz Clortho] 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. My friend, don't be a jerk! Listen, that reminds me, you shouldn't leave your TV on so loud when you go out. He starred or was featured in a number of other movies for the next couple decades, including Ghostbusters II. Dr. Peter Venkman: Dr. Peter Venkman: Well thank you, Louis, I'll really try to stop by. [offers Ray a drink, which he reluctantly accepts]. Hee hee hee! If you have a ghost, But you don't want to play host, You can't sleep at all, So who do you call Ghostbusters - Ghostbusters. The boys in gray slugged it out with a pretty pesky poltergeist, then stayed on to dance the night away with some of the lovely ladies who witnessed the disturbance. [Suddenly puts card down] That oughta do it. At ease officer. Well be going over who wrote Ghostbusters and see how the script, while a little different from the final film, provided the basis for memorable quotes, characters, and themes. Are you troubled by strange noises in the night? Listen, that reminds me, I'm having a big party for all my clients, my fourth anniversary as an accountant, you know, and even though you do your own tax return, which you shouldn't do, I'd like you to stop by, being that you're my neighbor and all. Hi, this is Larry King. Aside from the main premise, one thing that stays the same from script to screen in Ghostbusters are the characters. Louis: Dana Barrett: Your theories are the worst kind of popular tripe, your methods are sloppy, and your conclusions are highly questionable. Reitman went so far as having Sony executives . Did you choose anything? I demand an explanation. I tried to think of the most harmless thing. Sumerian, not Babylonian. Janine is seen answering the telephone with a big fake smile on her face. Dr. Peter Venkman: He was also a doctor. And to paraphrase Peter Venkman, the franchise rights alone made them rich beyond their wildest dreams. I'm not interested in your opinion, just shut it off. Dr Ray Stantz: Dr. Egon Spengler: Hey Ray. Interestingly,. Ghostbusters Script PDF Download Click to view and download the entire Ghostbusters script PDF below. Some moron brought a cougar to a party and it went berserk. Well, no sense in worrying about it now. Nice working with you, Dr. Venkman. Well, most of the original staff knows about the twelfth floor; the disturbances, I mean. I think that's a smart move, Mike. Dr. Peter Venkman: Where are you from? My parents left me that house. [Persuading the mayor to let them stop a supernatural upheaval]. The three busters start up their business right around the same time as one Dana Barrett is experiencing paranormal activity in her apartment. Is it just a mist, or does it have arms and legs? Gozer the Gozerian good evening. [gets in Peter's way] No, you're being moved off campus. Dr. Peter Venkman: Personally, I liked working for the university! Dr. Peter Venkman: Dana Barrett: [excited] Dr. Raymond Stantz: Doctor Venkman. Okay; sticks? You're not cheating me, are you? Nimble little minx, in't she? Louis: Your theories are the worst kind of popular tripe, your methods are sloppy, and your conclusions are highly questionable! You didn't used to look like this. Well, listen, maybe if we start dancing other people will join in! Would you come over here, please? [as he, Peter and Egon leave the hotel, Ray calls out to the witnesses]. [Annoyed] Walter Peck: Welcome to Teesstar.com, some of our products are recommended for you. Thank you. A complete particle reversal. Realizing he may not have another option, the mayor allows the 'busters to get their gear and take care of business. Raymond, look at this. Exactly what are you a doctor of, Mr. Venkman? So what? Do you believe in God? Janine Melnitz: Good job, isn't it? The Hotel Manager comes running up behind them]. Louis: WHAT "just popped in there?". Dr. Raymond Stantz: Its only after government incompetence brings back the ghosts that the mayor goes for the privately managed but voter-friendly option. [a giant marshmallow man crashes through the streets of New York]. Dana Barrett: Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Egon Spengler: Dr. Egon Spengler: This is the sign! To his surprise, Jason Reitman cast Wolfhard because he identified with Wolfhard's audition tape. DANA BARRETT pushes the carriage along the street. Dr. Raymond Stantz: You don't think it's too subtle, Marty, you don't think people are going to drive down and not see the sign? Just ordered some more vitamins and stuff. I'll take Miss Barrett back to her apartment and check her out. You never studied. No, I'll tell *you* what's hazardous. And at the end of the scene, all they're able to tell them is, "Well, you've got a knocking." Louis: Gozer: Dr. Egon Spengler: Do you have any Excedrin or extra-strength Tylenol? You've seen it? Let's talk serious, for the entrapment, we're gonna ask you for 4 big ones $4,000 for that, but we are having a special this week on proton charging, and storage of the beast, so we are gonna ask for $1,000 fortunate. [Walter Peck gets kicked out of the Mayor's Office] We'll cross the streams. Just a few months after landing its new release date, Ghostbusters 4 has gotten a promising script update from star Ernie Hudson. What was it? Dr. Peter Venkman: You know who to call. Walter Peck: As filmed, the parts with the family were eliminated (though some of the dialog was repurposed for the Ghostbusters II commercial ), just leaving Peter, Ray, and Egon to give their spiel in front of the firehouse. Mayor: [Egon is running tests on Louis who has been possessed by Vince Clortho a.k.a. Dr. Peter Venkman: Janine, sorry about the bug eyes thing I'll be in my office. 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, Egon is running tests on Louis, who has been possessed by Vinz Clortho and is now the Keymaster, referring to her radical change in personality, long pause, Peter, Egon and Winston all look at Ray, they all see a giant cubic white head topped with a sailor hat, Peter looks at Ray, Persuading the mayor to let them stop a supernatural upheaval, Louis, as the possessed Keymaster Vinz Clortho, runs out of Central Park, scaring a married couple, Louis pants and sniffs, then notices a horse carriage; horse neighs, the possessed Louis growls at the coachman with his red-glowing eyes, clearing away tables in the dining room to make room for the ghost trap, He yanks a tablecloth off of a table, overturning and shattering everything except the centerpiece in the middle, Dana Barrett has just transformed into a demon, looking up and blinding Peter with his headlamp, walks up to a hapless guest, speaking confidentially, heads across the room, greeting other guests, Louis and the Tall Woman begin disco dancing. Oh, my *God*. Dr. Egon Spengler: Ghostbusters is an extremely quotable script, even if it doesnt contain each and every famous line from the final film. Dr Ray Stantz: Let's run some red lights! To our FIRST and ONLY customer. To participate you need to go to a specific location and wait a countdown till the game starts. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: The ghostbusters look into Barretts situation; they dont find anything just yet, but they are going to look into it. Ho! Very scientific. Mr. Stay Puft. If you want to continue reading screenplays, we have similar titles like Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and Inglourious Basterds in our screenplay database. Aaaaaahhh! Every ancient religion has its own myth about the end of the world. Don't tell me how to do mine. I'm sorry, I don't believe in any of those things. Do you have any hobbies? I'll be in my office. Dr. Peter Venkman: We thought you were someone else. Their MOTHER and FATHER, rush in to find the children cowering against the wall. "We know we've got a knocking! I'll go check out Miss Barrett's apartment. Dr. Peter Venkman: This time, at the fashionable dance club, "The Rose." Dr. Egon Spengler: I wanna talk to Dana. Dr. Raymond Stantz: What are trying to prove here, anyway. when the light is green, the trap is clean. Either I have a monster in my kitchen or I'm completely crazy. Janine, sorry about the bug-eyes thing. In the adjacent park area, pretty hustlers and drug peddlers go about their business. Suddenly the doorbell rings, throws the guests' coats in the closet, oblivious that they hit the demon Vinz Clortho hiding there, Vinz Clortho growls from inside the bedroom, Dana starts passionately making out with him, moaning audibly, Louis has been possessed by Vinz Clortho a.k.a. What I'm about to say may sound a little unusual. Dr. Peter Venkman: oh, wait, wait, i've always wanted to do this! Hotel Manager: Dr. Egon Spengler: [after capturing Slimer] I'm making a special exception in your case. Dr. Egon Spengler: Forty years of darkness! I feel like the floor of a taxi cab. very good. I think we'd better split up. They conducted rituals up on the roof, bizarre rituals intended to bring about the end of the world. The script is pretty straightforward, as Venkman announces hes been slimed and Egon announces Slimer is now in the ballroom. I'm Winston Zeddmore, Your Honor. Placing it in New York City helps, as does making the heroes everyday joes who go into business for themselves after being fired from a university. [Turns over the card and zaps the male student]. Sir, what we have here is what we call a non-repeating phantasm, or a class-5 free roaming vapor, real nasty one too. I bet you like to read a lot, too. Dropping off or picking up? Meanwhile, Venkman and the gang did manage to learn more about whatever is going on at Barretts apartment, with Venkman asking her out for dinner to talk about it. Hello! Dr. Raymond Stantz: Dr. Peter Venkman: Dana Barrett: That's gotta be some cockroach. Dr. Peter Venkman: Spengler is taking PKE readings along the baseboards. Tell me what this is. Dr. Raymond Stantz: Come on! Dr. Peter Venkman: [slaps Ray] I have some news from the world of Gozer. The Board of Regents has decided to terminate your grant. [the ghost transforms horrifically and snarls aggressively. [holding ghost trap like a rat by the tail] Alcohol? I'm a partner in this facility and I'm going to cooperate in any way that I can. So the Ghostbusters are in there climbing all over the house, knocking out walls and ripping up floorboards in their nicely remodeled kitchen.