Since bursting onto the cinematic scene in 1984, Ghostbusters has endured like few comedies before or since, spawning multiple sequels and adaptations across various mediums.
Co-written by stars Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the Ivan Reitman-directed film went on to become the highest-grossing comedy in history upon release, promptly establishing a legacy as a pop culture phenomenon.
But what ultimately ended up on the screen was a far cry from the earliest iterations of the film’s script.
Originally conceived by Aykroyd and inspired by his fascination with the paranormal and supernatural, his initial ideas for Ghostbusters were decidedly darker, more ambitious, and literally out of this world.
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