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Everything seems + completely normal and peaceful. + + POV + + A single eerie musical note signals the presence of + something strange looking down on the Librarian from a + vantage point high above the room. It follows the Librarian + as she pushes her cart around the corner. + + +3 INT. WORK AREA 3 + + The Librarian is alone in a back room sorting books for + reshelving. Behind her is the card catalogue. One of the + books attracts her interest and she starts leafing through + it. + + THE CARD CATALOGUE + + Another eerie note is heard as one of the drawers silently + slides open behind the Librarian and hundreds of index + cards start popping out. The Librarian continues reading + completely oblivious to this strange phenomenon. + 2. + + + She gets up and moves past another row of cabinets. Two + more drawers quietly slide open, and thousands of file + cards start shooting out of the open drawers just behind + her, but the Librarian still doesn't notice. + + THE STACKS + + The Librarian works her way through rows and rows of old + iron shelves containing many thousands of volumes stacked + from floor to ceiling. As she puts the books back in their + proper places, she slowly gets the feeling that she's being + watched. She continues her task but suddenly hears a + scratching noise and stops. + + LIBRARIAN + (puzzled) + Hello? Is anybody there? + + A ROW OF BOOKS + + As the Librarian walks down the aisle, books start shooting + off the shelf behind her. She turns suddenly and sees the + fallen books. + + THE LIBRARIAN + + Frightened now, she walks slowly to the end of the aisle + and tentatively peeks around the corner. Seeing no one, she + starts to scratch her head and suddenly a dozen books fly + off the shelf right in front of her and fall to the floor. + + LIBRARIAN + (frightened) + All right! Who's there? Lyle? Is + that you? + + Very slowly now, her heart pounding, the Librarian tiptoes + to the other end of the aisle. She gets to the corner and + starts to peek around it, afraid to look but unable to + resist. + + +4 INT. THE NEXT AISLE - DAY 4 + + The Librarian comes slowly around the end of the stacks and + gets her first look at the thing that's been watching her. + + Her eyes go very wide and her mouth opens in horror. She + screams. + + +5 EXT. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY - DAY 5 + 3. + + + Students are entering and leaving a neo-Gothic building on + the University's upper west side campus. A sign identifies + the building as: Weaver Hall -- Department of Psychology. + + +6 INT. BASEMENT - WEAVER HALL - DAY 6 + + At one end of the dingy corridor is a door marked + PARANORMAL STUDIES LABORATORY. A sign dangles from the + doorknob: Maid - - Please Make Up This Room. Scrawled + across the door is a line of student graffiti that reads: + "Venkman Burn In Hell!" + + It looks like it's been written in blood. + + VENKMAN (V.O.) + Now I'm going to turn over the next + card and I want you to concentrate + and tell me what you think it is. + + +7 INT. PARANORMAL STUDIES LAB -- SAME TIME - DAY 7 + + DR. PETER VENKMAN is administering an ESP test to two + student volunteers, a boy and a girl, who sit across the + table from him separated from each other by a screen. + + Venkman is an associate professor but his rumpled suit and + the manic gleam in his eyes indicate an underlying + instability in his nature. However, while a little short on + academic credentials, Venkman is long on confidence, charm + and salesmanship. + + He turns to the male volunteer, an obnoxious SOPHOMORE, and + pulls out a card from the standard deck of ESP symbols. The + card is visible to the camera over Venkman's shoulder but + hidden from the sophomore by a Masonite board that rests + between them on the table. The card shows a star symbol on + it. + + VENKMAN + All right. What is it? + + SOPHOMORE + (concentrates) + A square? + + VENKMAN + (shakes his head) + Good guess -- but no. + 4. + + +He shows the Sophomore the star card then presses a button +on the table which administers a mild electric shock to the +volunteer. + +The Sophomore twitches involuntarily as the shock passes +through the electrode attached to his fingertips. Then +Venkman turns to the female volunteer, a very beautiful +COED. + + VENKMAN + Now just clear your mind and tell + me what you see. + +He turns over a card with a circle on it. + + COED + (thinks hard) + Is it a star? + + VENKMAN + (feigning surprise) + It is a star! That's great. You're + very good. + +The Coed beams proudly as Venkman turns back to the +Sophomore without showing her the card. + + VENKMAN + (to the Sophomore) + Now think. + +He turns up the diamond card. + +The Sophomore glances nervously at the electrodes, then +ventures a guess. + + SOPHOMORE + Circle? + + VENKMAN + Close -- but definitely wrong. + +He shocks him again and swivels around to face the Coed. + + VENKMAN + Ready? + (she nods and he turns up + the triangle card) + What is it? + + COED + (biting her lip) + Ummm -- figure eight? + 5. + + + VENKMAN + (lies) + Incredible! Five for five. You're + not cheating on me here, are you? + + COED + (amazed at her own + ability) + No. They're just coming to me. + + VENKMAN + Well, you're doing great. Keep it + up. + +He turns back to the Sophomore who winces as the next card +is turned up -- two parallel wavy lines. + + VENKMAN + Nervous? + + SOPHOMORE + Yes. I don't like this. + + VENKMAN + Well, just 75 more to go. What's + this one? + + SOPHOMORE + (takes a deep breath) + Two wavy lines? + + VENKMAN + (burying the card) + Sorry. This isn't your day. + +He zaps him again but this time the Sophomore really jumps. + + SOPHOMORE + (angry) + Hey! I'm getting a little tired of + this. + + VENKMAN + You volunteered, didn't you? Aren't + we paying you for this? + + SOPHOMORE + Yeah, but I didn't know you were + going to give me electric shocks. + What are you trying to prove? + + VENKMAN + 6. + + + I'm studying the effect of negative + reinforcement on ESP ability. + + SOPHOMORE + I'll tell you the effect! It pisses + me off! + + VENKMAN + Then my theory was correct. + +The Sophomore gets up, pulls the electrodes off his +fingertips and exits. + + SOPHOMORE + (as he goes) + Keep the five bucks. I've had it! + +Venkman turns back to the Coed and shrugs. + + VENKMAN + Well, I guess some people have it + and some don't. + + COED + (provocatively) + Do you think I have it, Dr. + Venkman? + + VENKMAN + Definitely. I think you may be a + very gifted telepath. + +Suddenly the door opens and RAY STANTZ enters. + + STANTZ + He is Venkman's colleague and best + friend. A hard scientist with a + good academic background, Stantz is + a maverick who genuinely loves a + challenge. At the moment, he seems + really keyed up. + + STANTZ + Drop everything, Venkman. We got + one. + +He starts rummaging through cabinets and drawers, gathering +up a variety of electronic devices. + + VENKMAN + He frowns at the intrusion and + turns to the Coed. + 7. + + + VENKMAN + Excuse me for a minute. + (he crosses to Stantz) + Ray, I'm right in the middle of + something here. Can you come back + in about an hour? + + STANTZ + (excited, but hushed and + confidential) + Peter, at 1:40 this afternoon at + the main branch of the New York + Public Library on Fifth Avenue, ten + people witnessed a free-roaming, + vaporous, full-torso apparition. It + blew books from shelves at twenty + feet away. Scared the socks off + some poor librarian. + + VENKMAN + (unimpressed) + Sure. That's great, Ray. I think + you should get down there right + away and check it out. Let me know + what happens. + + STANTZ + (insistent) + No, this one's for real, Peter. + Spengler went down there and took + some PKE readings. Right off the + top of the scale. Buried the + needle. We're close this time. I + can feel it. + +Venkman looks at Stantz, then back at the Coed, torn +between duty and pleasure. + + VENKMAN + (decides) + Okay. Just give me a second here. + (he crosses back to the + Coed) + I have to leave now but if you've + got some time I'd like you to come + back this evening and do some more + work with me. + + COED + Eight o'clock? + + VENKMAN + (lying again) + 8. + + + I was just going to say "eight." + You're fantastic! + + He waves good-bye and exits with Stantz. + + +8 EXT. PUBLIC LIBRARY -- DAY 8 + + Venkman and Stantz arrive in a taxi and trot up the front + steps. Stantz is loaded down with equipment. + + STANTZ + Spengler and I have charted every + psychic occurrence in the Tri-State + area for the past two years. The + graph we came up with definitely + points to something big. + + VENKMAN + Ray, as your friend I have to tell + you I think you've really gone + around the bend on this ghost + stuff. You've been running your ass + off for two years checking out + every schizo in the Five Boroughs + who thinks he's had an experience. + And what have you seen? + + STANTZ + What do you mean by "seen?" + + VENKMAN + Looked at with your eyes. + + STANTZ + Well, I was at an unexplained + multiple high-altitude rockfall + once. + + VENKMAN + Uh-huh. I've heard about the + rockfall, Ray. I think you've been + spending too much time with + Spengler. + + +9 INT. MAIN READING ROOM - DAY 9 + + EGON SPENGLER is looking for spirits when Venkman and + Stantz arrive. Spengler is a real egghead, a New Wave Mr. + Spock, who single-handedly got Venkman through graduate + school. + 9. + + +Spengler is incredibly intelligent but amazingly dense at +the same time. At the moment he is listening to a table +using a stethoscope connected to stereo earphones. Venkman +comes up behind him and taps on the table to get his +attention. + + VENKMAN + Egon? + +Spengler hears the tapping and thinks he's made contact +with the spirit world. Then Venkman slams a heavy book down +on the table. + + VENKMAN + Egon! + +Spengler jumps at the deafening noise in his earphones and +turns to see Venkman and Stantz. + + SPENGLER + Oh! You're here. + + VENKMAN + What have you got, Egon? + + SPENGLER + Oh, this is big, Peter. This is + very big. There's definitely + something here. + + VENKMAN + Egon, somehow this reminds me of + the time you tried to drill a hole + in your head. Do you remember that? + + HEAD LIBRARIAN + A choleric, middle-aged civil + servant, MR. DELACORTE, hurries + over to meet them. + + HEAD LIBRARIAN + (nervous) + Hello, I'm Roger Delacorte - the + Head Librarian. Are you the men + from the University? + + VENKMAN + Yes. I'm Dr. Venkman and this is + Dr. Stantz. + + HEAD LIBRARIAN + (leads them off) + 10. + + + Thank you for coming. I'd + appreciate it if we could take care + of this quickly and quietly. + + VENKMAN + One thing at a time. We don't even + know what it is yet. + + +10 INT. AN OFFICE -- A LITTLE LATER 10 + + Venkman is questioning the plump Librarian who saw the + spirit, while a Paramedic continues treating her for shock. + + LIBRARIAN + I don't remember seeing any legs, + but it definitely had arms because + it reached for me. + + STANTZ + (excited) + Arms! Great! I can't wait to get a + look at this thing. + + Venkman glowers at him, still skeptical. + + VENKMAN + (to the girl) + All right, miss. Have you or has + any member of your family ever been + diagnosed schizophrenic or mentally + incompetent? + + LIBRARIAN + Well, my uncle thought he was St. + Jerome. + + VENKMAN + (looks at Stantz) + I'll call that a big "yes." + (to the girl) + Do you yourself habitually use + drugs, stimulants or alcohol? + + LIBRARIAN + No. + + VENKMAN + I thought not. And one last thing. + Are you currently menstruating? + + HEAD LIBRARIAN + (shocked) + 11. + + + What's that got to do with it? + + VENKMAN + (snaps) + Back off, man! I'm a scientist! + + THE DOOR + Spengler sticks his head in. + + SPENGLER + (excited) + It's moving! + + Stantz and Venkman rush out. + + +11 INT. DEEP IN THE STACKS -- DAY 11 + + They come slowly down the dark aisle with Spengler leading, + taking constant readings. Their faces are lit mainly by the + light of their own monitoring and recording equipment. + + HIGH POV + + Looking down on them from the + + spectral point of view. + + A SPIRAL STAIRCASE + + One by one, Venkman, Stantz and Spengler come down the + tightly winding, old iron staircase. They are scared. + + Books are strewn all over the floor. + + A BOOKSHELF + The books start to slide forward + then the whole shelving unit + topples over and almost crushes the + team under a ton of books. They + jump to safety. + + VENKMAN + Nice. + (out loud) + Hello... + + Spengler looks at his meters and silently points at a dark + aisle intersecting the one they're in. The team inches + toward it. + + SPENGLER + It's here. + 12. + + + They stop at the corner. + + +12 INT. THE DARK AISLE -- DAY 12 + + The team peeks around the corner and looks toward camera. + + THEIR POV -- DAY + + An ethereal presence is hovering between the stacks about + four feet off the ground. It seems to waver on the edge of + being and non-being, then a large legless, headless torso + begins to emerge. + + VENKMAN, STANTZ AND SPENGLER + + They stand there amazed. + + STANTZ + (whispers) + What is it? + + VENKMAN + It looks like a big pair of breasts + and a pot belly. + + THE TORSO -- DAY + + A head and arms begin to form. The apparition is now + unmistakably a full-bodied, somewhat elderly lady. + + SPENGLER + It's a woman. + + He edges closer to take valence readings. Stantz starts + snapping infra-red photos of it. + + STANTZ + (excited) + I told you it's real. + + VENKMAN + (whispers) + What do we do now? + + STANTZ + (whispers back) + I don't know. Talk to it. + + VENKMAN + (nods in agreement then + hesitates) + What do I say? + 13. + + + STANTZ + Anything! Just make contact. + + VENKMAN + (takes a deep breath, + then addresses the + specter) + Hey, Lady? + (the apparition turns and + seems to look right past + them) + Lady! Can you talk? Who are you? + (no answer) (to Stantz) + This is not working. Think of + something else. + + STANTZ + (sotto voce) + Okay. Okay. I got it. I know what + to do. Stay close. I have a plan. + +He starts moving closer to the apparition. Venkman and +Spengler edge closer, fighting their fear. They stop just a +few feet from the vision. + + STANTZ + (whispers) + Okay, now do exactly as I say. + Everybody ready? + + VENKMAN & SPENGLER + Ready. + + STANTZ + Okay... + (shouts) + GET HER!!! + +He leaps at the apparition. Venkman and Spengler jump +reflexively at almost the same moment but they all end up +on the floor grabbing at thin air. + +THE GHOST -- DAY + +She drops back a few feet, looms up into a raging demonlike +specter and blasts them with a rush of hot breath as she +mouths a single word. + + THE GHOST + (roars) + QUIET! + +VENKMAN, STANTZ AND SPENGLER + 14. + + + They scream and fall backwards. + + +13 EXT. LIBRARY -- MAIN ENTRANCE - DAY 13 + + They burst through the doors and onto the broad steps, both + terrified and exhilarated by their first real contact with + the supernatural. The Head Librarian rushes out the door + after them and chases them down the steps. + + HEAD LIBRARIAN + (very agitated) + Did you see it? What was it? + + VENKMAN + We'll get back to you. + + +14 EXT. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY -- DAY. 14 + + Venkman, Stantz and Spengler head for their lab in Weaver + Hall. Spengler makes rapid calculations as Venkman and + Stantz argue. + + VENKMAN + (steamed) + "Get her?" That was your whole + plan? You call that science? + + STANTZ + (exultant) + I guess I got a little overexcited. + Wasn't it incredible! I'm telling + you, this is a first. You know what + this could mean to the University? + + VENKMAN + (sarcastic) + Oh, yeah. This could be bigger than + the microchip. They'll probably + throw out the entire engineering + department and turn their building + over to us. We're probably the + first serious scientists to ever + molest a dead old lady. + + SPENGLER + (consulting his mini- + computer) + 15. + + + I wouldn't say the experience was + completely wasted. Based on these + new readings, I think we have an + excellent chance of actually + catching a ghost and holding it + indefinitely. + + Venkman stops dead in his tracks, stunned by the news. + + Stantz and Spengler continue walking. + + STANTZ + (to Spengler; excited) + Then we were right! This is great. + + STANTZ + And if the ionization rate is + constant for all ectoplasmic + entities, I think we could really + kick ass -- in the spiritual sense. + + Venkman catches up with them again. + + VENKMAN + Spengler, are you serious about + actually catching a ghost? + + SPENGLER + I'm always serious. + + VENKMAN + (his mind reeling at the + possibilities) + Wow! + + +15 EXT. WEAVER HALL -- A LITTLE LATER 15 + + They approach the entrance to the psychology department + talking excitedly. Venkman stops at the door and turns to + Spengler. + + VENKMAN + Egon, I take back everything I ever + said about you. Take this. + (he hands him a candy + bar) + You earned it. + + They enter the building with Spengler greedily devouring + the candy bar. + 16. + + +16 INT. WEAVER HALL -- DAY 16 + + They walk through the hall, then down the stairs to the + basement. + + VENKMAN + (his mind racing) + If you guys are right, if we can + actually trap a ghost and hold it + somehow, I think I could win the + Nobel Prize. + + STANTZ + (protests) + If anyone deserves it, it's + Spengler and me. We're doing all + the hard research and designing the + equipment. + + VENKMAN + Yeah, but I introduced you guys. + You never would've met if not for + me. That's got to be worth + something. + + +17 INT. THE BASEMENT -- DAY 17 + + A Workman in painter pants is at the door as Venkman, + Stantz and Spengler approach and enter the lab. As soon as + the door closes behind them, the Workman starts scraping + their names off the door with a razor blade. + + +18 INT. THE LAB -- DAY 18 + + As they enter, janitorial and maintenance personnel are + busy dismantling their apparatus and equipment. DEAN YAEGER + is supervising. Venkman confronts him. + + VENKMAN + (shocked) + I trust you're moving us to a + better space somewhere on campus. + + DEAN YAEGER + No, we're moving you OFF CAMPUS. + The Board of Regents has decided to + terminate your grant. You are to + vacate these premises immediately. + + VENKMAN + 17. + + + This is preposterous! I demand an + explanation. + + DEAN YAEGER + Fine. This University will no + longer continue any funding of any + kind for your group's activities. + + VENKMAN + But why? The students love us! + + DEAN YAEGER + Dr. Venkman, we believe that the + purpose of science is to serve + mankind. You, however, seem to + regard science as some kind of + "dodge" or "hustle." Your theories + are the worst kind of popular + tripe, your methods are sloppy and + your conclusions are highly + questionable. + + DEAN YAEGER + You're a poor scientist, Dr. + Venkman, and you have no place in + this department or in this + University. + + VENKMAN + I see. + + STANTZ + (to Venkman) + You said you floored 'em at the + Regents' meeting. + + VENKMAN + (righteous) + Ray, I apologize. + (looking at Dean Yaeger) + I guess my confidence in the + Regents was misplaced. They did + this to Galileo, too. + + DEAN YAEGER + It could be worse, Dr. Venkman. + They took the astronomer Phileas + and staked his head to the town + gate. + + +19 EXT. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY -- DAY -- A LITTLE LATER 19 + 18. + + +Stantz and Venkman are sitting on a bench both looking +desolate. + + STANTZ + (shaking his head) + This is like a major disgrace. + Forget M.I.T. or Stanford now ... + they wouldn't touch us with a + three-meter cattle prod. + + VENKMAN + You're always so worried about your + reputation. We don't need the + University. Einstein did his best + stuff while he was working as a + patent clerk. They can't stop + progress. + + STANTZ + (not cheered) + Do you know what a patent clerk + makes? I liked the University. They + gave us money, they gave us the + facilities and we didn't have to + produce anything! + + STANTZ + I've worked in the private sector. + They expect results. You've never + been out of college. You don't know + what it's like out there. + + VENKMAN + (with visionary zeal) + Let me tell you, Ray, everything in + life happens for a reason. Call it + fate, call it luck, Karma, + whatever. I think we were destined + to get kicked out of there. + + STANTZ + For what purpose? + + VENKMAN + (with real conviction) + To go into business for ourselves. + +Stantz is immediately intrigued by the idea but voices his +reservations. + + STANTZ + 19. + + + I don't know. That costs money. And + the ecto-containment system we have + in mind will require a load of + bread to capitalize. Where would we + get the money? + + +20 EXT. WIDE ANGLE VIEW OF MANHATTAN -- DAY 20 + + +21 EXT. AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS -- DAY 21 + + Venkman, Stantz and Spengler emerge from the Irving Trust + headquarters, all neatly dressed in suits. + + VENKMAN + You'll never regret this, Ray. + + STANTZ + (perturbed) + My parents left me that house, I + was born there. + + VENKMAN + You're not going to lose the house. + Everybody has three mortgages these + days. + + STANTZ + But at nineteen percent interest! + You didn't even bargain with the + guy. + + SPENGLER + (calculating) + Just for your information, Ray, the + interest payments alone for the + first five years come to over + $75,000. + + VENKMAN + Will you guys relax? We are on the + threshold of establishing the + indispensable defense science of + the next decade - Professional + Paranormal Investigations and + Eliminations. The franchise rights + alone will make us wealthy beyond + your wildest dreams. + + STANTZ + But most people are afraid to even + report these things. + 20. + + + VENKMAN + Maybe. But no one ever advertised + before. + + Stantz and Spengler exchange doubtful looks. + + +22 EXT. FIREHALL -- DAY 22 + + An abandoned brick, four-story fire station built by the + city around the turn of the century. It bears a coat of + faded red paint and legend above the garage door in chipped + gilt letters: Engine Company #93. The garage doors open + revealing Venkman standing in the white-tiled garage bay + with a middle aged REAL ESTATE WOMAN wearing a blazer. + + +23 INT. GARAGE BAY -- DAY 23 + + Venkman is looking around. + + R/E WOMAN + Besides this, you've got another + substantial work area on the ground + floor, office space, sleeping + quarters and showers on the next + floor, and you have your full + kitchen on the top level. It's + 10,000 square feet total. + + SPENGLER + He comes out of the office area + with a pocket calculator. + + SPENGLER + It's 9,642.55 square feet. + + The Realtor frowns at Spengler. + + R/E WOMAN + What is he -- your accountant? + + STANTZ + He is looking at the shiny brass + fire pole. + + STANTZ + (shouts, loving it) + Wow! Does this pole still work? + + VENKMAN + 21. + + + (considering but not + wanting to appear too + eager) + This might do ... I don't know ... + it just seems kind of "pricey" for + a fixer-upper, don't you think? + We're trying to keep our costs + down. You know how it is when + you're starting a new company. + + R/E WOMAN + Yes, I know. What are you calling + your business? + + STANTZ + Ghostbusters. + + R/E WOMAN + Oh, well, this place is perfect for + it. + + +24 EXT. UPPER WEST SIDE -- DAY 24 + + A high panoramic view of the city shows heavy traffic + moving up and down Central Park West on a beautiful sunny + day. + + +25 EXT. 78TH AND CENTRAL PARK WEST -- DAY 25 + + An unusual pre-war Gothic high-rise towers over the + neighborhood buildings. The top of the building includes an + elaborate decorative temple, complete with altar, stairs + and Babylonian columns. The late afternoon sun gives the + structure an oddly menacing quality. The camera PANS slowly + down to the street as DANA BARRETT, an attractive woman in + her late twenties, comes walking up to the building + carrying a cello case and a shopping bag full of groceries. + + Guys on the street check her out as she enters, but she + coolly ignores them. + + +26 INT. HIGH-RISE APARTMENT BUILDING -- LOBBY -- DAY 26 + + Dana crosses the lobby and gets into the elevator. + + +27 INT. THIRTY FIFTH FLOOR -- DAY 27 + 22. + + +Dana gets off the elevator and goes to the door of her +apartment. As she unlocks it, the door to the next +apartment opens and Dana's neighbor, LOUIS TULLY, peeks his +head out the door. Louis is a shy nerd, hopelessly in love +with Dana. + + LOUIS + Oh, Dana, it's you ... + + DANA + (she's seen this before) + Hi, Louis. + + LOUIS + ... I thought it was the drug + store. + + DANA + Are you sick, Louis? + +Louis has broken the ice. He confidently exits his +apartment and approaches Dana. His door slams behind him as +he leaves. + + LOUIS + Oh, no, I feel great. I just + ordered some more vitamins. I see + you were exercising. So was I. I + taped "20 Minute Workout" and + played it back at high speed so it + only took ten minutes and I got a + really good workout. You wanna have + a mineral water with me? + + DANA + No thanks, Louis. I'm really tired. + I've been rehearsing all morning. + + LOUIS + Okay. I'll take a raincheck. I + always have plenty of mineral water + and other nutritious health foods, + but you know that. + + LOUIS + Listen, that reminds me, I'm having + a party for all my clients. It's + gonna be my fourth anniversary as + an accountant. I know you fill out + your own tax return, but I'd like + you to come being that you're my + next door neighbor and all ... + 23. + + + DANA + Oh, that's nice, Louis. I'll stop + by if I'm around. + + LOUIS + You know you shouldn't leave your + TV on so loud when you go out. That + creep down the hall phoned the + manager. + + DANA + I thought I turned it off. + (she listens and hears + loud sound coming from + inside) + I guess I forgot. + + Dana begins unlocking her door. + + LOUIS + I climbed on the window ledge to + see if I could disconnect the cable + but I couldn't reach so I turned up + the sound on my TV real loud so + they'd think there was something + wrong with everybody's TV. You + know, you and I should really have + keys to each other's apartment ... + + Her door closes leaving Louis stranded. He walks back to + his apartment muttering to himself. + + LOUIS + ... in case of emergencies ... + (he discovers he has + locked himself out of his + apartment) + ... like this one. + + +28 INT. DANA'S APARTMENT -- DAY 28 + + A roomy, two-bedroom flat with a great view of the park. + + She leaves the cello in the entrance hall, grabs the bag of + groceries and goes through the living room toward the + kitchen. + + Remembering Louis, she stops at the TV set to turn it off, + but a strange image on the screen catches her attention. + + TV SCREEN + 24. + + +29 INT. CHILDREN'S BEDROOM -- NIGHT 29 + + Two children, a BOY and a GIRL, are asleep in bed when + suddenly they are awakened by supernatural moaning and + groaning. + + THE CHILDREN + They scream and jump out of bed. + + THE DOOR + Their MOTHER and FATHER, rush in to + find the children cowering against + the wall. + + FATHER + What is it? What's wrong? + + THE KIDS + Look! + + They point at the closet. + + MOTHER + (to Father) + Oh, dear. It's that darn ghost + again. Can't you do something about + it. + + FATHER + (helpless) + I've tried everything, honey! I + guess we'll just have to move. + + The mother and the kids look at him with disappointment. + + MOTHER + Gee, there must be a better way. + + Stantz steps into the foreground. + + STANTZ + Are you troubled by strange noises + in the night? Do you experience + feelings of dread in your basement + or attic? Have you or your family + actually seen a spook, specter or + ghost? If the answer is yes, then + don't wait another minute. + + STANTZ + Just pick up the phone and call the + professionals -- Ghostbusters. + 25. + + +30 EXT. FIREHALL 30 + + Venkman, Stantz and Spengler are standing in front of the + Ghostbusters' sign. Spengler steps forward. + + SPENGLER + (to camera) + Our courteous and efficient staff + is on call hours a day to serve all + your supernatural elimination + needs. + + +31 INT. RECEPTION AREA 31 + + Janine is seen answering the telephone with a big fake + smile on her face. + + JANINE + (cheery) + Ghostbusters. We'll be right there. + + +32 INT. CHILDREN'S BEDROOM 32 + + Spengler is taking PKE readings along the baseboards. + + Stantz pops up from under the bed. + + STANTZ + (smiling proudly) + Got him! I don't think you'll have + any more trouble with that ghost. + + FATHER, MOTHER AND VENKMAN + + They all look as pleased as punch as Venkman hands the + Father a bill. + + FATHER + (looks at the total) + And it's economical, too! + + MOTHER + How can we ever thank you? + + VENKMAN + (big, cheesy smile) + All in a day's work, ma'am. After + all ... + (to camera) + ... We're Ghostbusters. + (he winks) + 26. + + +33 EXT. FRONT DOOR 33 + + Mother, Father and Kids wave goodbye to the Ghostbusters. + + THE FAMILY + (sings) + 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. + + VENKMAN, STANTZ AND SPENGLER + + They smile at the camera as a phone number is supered on + the screen. + + GHOSTBUSTERS + (in unison) + We're ready to believe you, + + Dana turns off the TV set and goes into the kitchen. + + +34 INT. KITCHEN 34 + + Dana switches on the radio and starts unpacking groceries. + + She sets a loaf of bread and a carton of eggs on the + counter and begins putting other items away in the pantry. + + THE EGGS + The top of the carton pops open. + Then, one by one, the eggs erupt + and spill over onto the counter. As + the liquid contents hit the + countertop they sizzle. The eggs + begin to fry on the formica + surface. + + DANA + She hears the sizzle, turns and + sees the eggs frying. She gasps, + then recovers and inspects the + mess. She touches the counter + gingerly, but it's not at all hot. + Deeply perplexed, she stands there + trying to think of an explanation. + Then a strange new sound attracts + her attention and she turns around + to see where it's coming from. + 27. + + +Dana hears the sound of muffled chanting coming from the +fridge. She pulls the door open and gets the shock of her +life. The inside of the fridge has been transformed into +the Gateway to another Realm -- a fiery path leading to a +temple door. + +On each side of the door is a strange, snarling creature +that could best be described as a TERROR DOG. Their front +claws are raised toward each other in a symbolic pose. The +incredible vision is accompanied by the unearthly chanting. + + DANA + She stands there transfixed by + horror, the flames reflecting in + her eyes. + + THE FRIDGE + The chanting gets more frenetic and + ominous as the temple doors slowly + begin to open. + + DANA + She is paralyzed. + +THE TEMPLE DOORS + +They continue to open. We feel a terrible presence within. + + THE PRESENCE + (whispers loudly and + hoarsely) + ZUUL!!! + + DANA + She screams and slams the + refrigerator door. Instantly, + everything is normal again. She + looks around the room. + + THE EGGS + They are back in the carton, + unbroken. + + DANA + 28. + + + Fighting her fear, she turns back + to the fridge and very slowly + reaches for the handle. Then + summoning all her courage, she + yanks open the door. Ketchup, + mustard, bottles of vitamins and + other food items fall out of the + rack on the inside of the + refrigerator door. Dana sighs with + relief as she sees nothing but the + cool white porcelain interior of + the fridge. She closes the door and + stands there for a moment still + shaken by the vision. + + DANA + Then she shakes her head and leaves + the kitchen. + + +35 EXT. FIREHALL -- DAY 35 + + The garage bay door is open. Two painters on scaffolding + are completing a paint job on the front of the structure in + flat black paint. A carpenter finishes hanging a sign over + the door. It reads: GHOSTBUSTERS. + + Then Stantz comes driving up in a very long, gold 1959 + Cadillac ambulance and turns into the garage bay of the + firehall. The car has a battered look to it and rumbles + noisily due to a broken muffler. + + +36 INT. GARAGE BAY -- DAY 36 + + Stantz hits the siren and flashes the emergency lights as + he drives in. Venkman crosses to the car as Stantz jumps + out enthusiastically. + + STANTZ + Everybody can relax. I found the + car. How do you like it? + + VENKMAN + (not terribly pleased) + Do you think it's wide enough? How + much? + + STANTZ + Fourteen hundred. + + Venkman steps on the front bumper and rocks it. It wallows + badly. + 29. + + + STANTZ + Just needs a little suspension work + ... And a muffler ... And maybe + brakes. + + +37 INT. RECEPTION AREA -- DAY 37 + + A bored-looking red-headed young woman, JANINE MELNITZ, + sits in a swivel chair behind the reception desk, putting + another coat of red polish on her heavily lacquered nails. + Spengler is on his hands and knees wiring up the telephone + system. + + JANINE + (with a definitive Queens + accent) + You're very handy, I can tell. I + bet you like to read a lot, too. + + SPENGLER + (looks up) + Print is dead. + + JANINE + That's very fascinating to me. I + read a lot myself. Some people + think I'm too intellectual. But I + think reading is a fabulous way to + spend your spare time. + (he doesn't answer) + I also play racketball. Do you ever + play? + + SPENGLER + Is that a game? + + JANINE + It's a great game! You should play + sometime. I bet you'd be good. You + seem very athletic. Do you have any + hobbies? + + SPENGLER + I collect spores, molds and fungus. + + JANINE + Oh, that's very - unusual. + + SPENGLER + I think it's the food of the + future. + 30. + + + JANINE + Remind me not to go to lunch with + you. + + THE DOOR + Dana Barrett enters ance looks + around hesitantly, + + VENKMAN + He springs into action. + + VENKMAN + (all charm) + Hello. I'm Peter Venkman. May I + help you? + + DANA + Yes ... well ... I'm not sure. What + I have to say may sound a little + ... unusual. + + VENKMAN + We're all professionals here, Miss + ... + + DANA + Barrett. Dana Barrett. + +They walk toward the inner office. + + VENKMAN + Why don't you step into the office + and we'll talk about it. + (to Janine) + Hold all my calls, Janine. + + JANINE + What calls? + +Venkman frowns and exits with Dana. + +INSERT -- TV MONITOR -- LATER + +Dana is seen in close-up on a TV screen as she finishes +telling about her experience. + + DANA + ... and then I opened the door + again but it was gone. There was + nothing there. + + VENKMAN + (off-camera) + 31. + + + So what do you think it was? + + +38 INT. OFFICE -- SAME TIME 38 + + Dana is hooked up to a lie detector. Spengler is monitoring + the readout and videotaping the interview. Venkman and + Stantz are listening intently, waiting for Dana's + assessment of her experience. + + DANA + (after a long pause) + I think something in my + refrigerator is trying to get me. + + Venkman stares at her, trying to make sense of her last + statement. + + VENKMAN + Generally, you don't see that kind + of behavior in a major appliance. + What do you think, Egon? + + SPENGLER + (checking the polygraph) + She's telling the truth -- or at + least she thinks she is. + + DANA + (defensive) + Why would anyone make up a thing + like that? + + VENKMAN + Some people like the attention. + Some people are just crazy. + + STANTZ + (muses) + You know, Peter, this could be a + past life experience intruding on + the present. + + SPENGLER + Or even a race memory, stored in + the collective unconscious. And I + wouldn't rule out clairvoyance or + telepathic contact either. + + Dana starts laughing. They all regard her curiously. + + DANA + (trying to be serious) + 32. + + + I'm sorry. It's just that I don't + believe in any of these things. I + don't even know my sign. + + SPENGLER + (checks his notes) + You're a Scorpio with your moon in + Leo and Aquarius rising. + + DANA + Is that good? + + VENKMAN + It means you're bright, ambitious, + outgoing and very, very sexy, + + Dana looks at Venkman, flattered by the remark but more + than a little suspicious of his motives. + + DANA + Is that your professional opinion? + + VENKMAN + It's in the stars. + + STANTZ + Why don't I check out the building? + It may have a history of psychic + turbulence. + + VENKMAN + Good idea. + (to Dana) + Were any other words spoken that + you remember? + + DANA + No, just that one word -- Zuul -- + but I have no idea what it means. + + VENKMAN + Spengler, see if you can find the + word "Zuul" in any of the + literature. I'll take Miss Barrett + home and check out her apartment. + + +39 INT. DANA'S APARTMENT -- LATER THAT AFTERNOON 39 + + The door opens and Dana enters the darkened flat with + Venkman. She switches on the light and leads him to the + living room. + 33. + + + VENKMAN + Have you ever thought of moving out + -- at least until this disturbance + blows over? + + DANA + No. If I moved out now I'd be + acknowledging that what happened + was real. I'm not ready to do that. + +Venkman sees the cello leaning up against the wall. + + VENKMAN + You play the cello! It's my + favorite instrument. + + DANA + Really? Do you have a favorite + piece? + + VENKMAN + (thinks) + I'd have to say Prokofiev's third + concerto. + + DANA + That's a violin concerto. + + VENKMAN + Yeah, but it's got a great cello + break. + +He grabs the cello and starts playing it like a stand-up +base. Dana takes the instrument out of his hands and gently +puts it back in the case. + + DANA + You really don't act like a + scientist. + + VENKMAN + No? What do I act like? + + DANA + Like a used car salesman. + + VENKMAN + Thanks. + (he gets down to business + and starts looking around + the apartment) + What's in there? + 34. + + + He points to a door. + + DANA + That's the bedroom, but nothing + ever happened in there. + + She takes off her jacket. + + VENKMAN + (noticing her body) + That's too bad. + + DANA + What? + + VENKMAN + Nothing. Is that the kitchen? + + He points to another door. + + DANA + (nods) + Uh-huh. + + VENKMAN + Well, let's check it out. + + DANA + I'll wait here if you don't mind. + + He enters the kitchen. + + +40 INT. THE KITCHEN -- DAY 40 + + The room is a real mess. Utensils are lying all over the + floor. The cabinets and walls are splattered with food. + + VENKMAN + (calls out) + You're quite a housekeeper. + + DANA + (off-camera) + I told you, I ... + + VENKMAN + I know. It happened by itself. + + He scans the room with his monitoring device. + + VENKMAN + 35. + + + Nothing. + + He looks in a couple of cabinets, then confronts the + refrigerator. With mild trepidation he grasps the door + handle, then suddenly jerks it open. The handle comes off + in his hand. + + VENKMAN + Damn! + + DANA + (off-camera) + Are you all right? + + VENKMAN + Yeah, yeah. + + He grips the side of the fridge door and pulls it open. + + +41 INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY 41 + + Dana stands there nervously watching the kitchen door. + + Finally, it opens and Venkman comes out munching an apple. + + VENKMAN + There's nothing there now and I + don't get any significant readings. + + DANA + This is terrible. Either there's a + monster in my kitchen or I'm + completely crazy. + + VENKMAN + If it's any comfort to you, I don't + think you're crazy. + + DANA + (laughs ironically) + Thanks. Coming from you that really + means a lot to me. + + VENKMAN + I'm a qualified psychologist. I've + got a degree and everything. I + believe that something happened + here and I want to do something + about it. + + DANA + All right. What do you want to do? + 36. + + + VENKMAN + I think I should spend the night + here. + + DANA + (she's had enough) + That's it. Get out. + + VENKMAN + On a purely scientific basis. + + DANA + Out! + + VENKMAN + I want to help you. + + DANA + I'll scream. + + VENKMAN + Don't scream. + + DANA + (urging him to the door) + Then leave. + + VENKMAN + Okay, okay. But if anything else + happens, you have to promise you'll + call me. + + DANA + (opening the door) + All right. + + VENKMAN + Okay. Then I'll go. + + DANA + Goodbye. + + VENKMAN + (in the hall) + No kiss? + + She closes the door in his face and triple locks it. + + +42 EXT. HALLWAY -- DAY 42 + 37. + + + Venkman stands there with his nose flattened against Dana's + door. He starts to leave just as Louis Tully pokes his head + out the door hoping to see Dana. He jealously eyes Venkman. + + Venkman ignores Louis and gets on the elevator. + + Louis spots his newspaper lying on the floor across the + hall. Holding the door open with one foot, he reaches for + the paper but can't quite stretch far enough. Trying + another approach, he swings the door open, leaps for the + paper and darts back to the door just as it slams shut in + his face, locking him out again. + + +43 INT. FIREHALL KITCHEN -- NIGHT 43 + + Stantz and Spengler are eating Chinese food from several + take-out containers. Venkman enters. + + STANTZ + How was your date? + + VENKMAN + It wasn't a date. It was an + investigation. + + SPENGLER + Did you see anything? + + VENKMAN + Didn't see anything, Didn't get + anything. Nice girl - no ghost. I'm + starting to worry. + + VENKMAN + You said your graph was pointing to + something big. You told me things + were going to start popping. + + STANTZ + They will. + + VENKMAN + Do you know when that might be? + We're on the brink of a very + serious cash-flow problem. + + He plucks a garlic shrimp from one of the Chinese food + cartons and walks off disconsolately. + + +44 EXT. HOTEL SEDGEWICK -- NIGHT 44 + 38. + + + Two uniformed DOORMEN help people in and out of taxis and + limos under the hotel's elegant awning. + + +45 INT. HOTEL -- NIGHT 45 + + A "DO NOT DISTURB" sign hangs on the doorknob of Room 1210. + + Soft music is heard coming from the room. + + +46 INT. ROOM 1210 -- NIGHT 46 + + The room is dark but we can hear the sighs and heavy + breathing of a man and woman making love on the bed. The + camera PANS across the floor following a trail of dropped + clothing -- a tuxedo jacket and cummerbund, white satin + high heels, a lacy wedding gown, striped tuxedo trousers, + satin ladies underpants, stockings and garters. + + BRIDE (V.O.) + Aren't you glad we waited? + + GROOM (V.O.) + I don't know. It probably would've + been the same. + + BRIDE (V.O.) + (indignant) + Well, thanks a lot. + + THE BED + The Groom turns his back to the + Bride and pulls the sheet up to his + neck. + + BRIDE + What are you doing? Are you just + going to roll over and go to sleep? + + BRIDE + (he doesn't respond) + I don't believe this. + + She switches on the lamp on the nightstand and picks up a + magazine. + + THE AIR VENT + + There is a throbbing shudder as if something powerful was + rushing through the air duct. A hint of yellowy vapor wafts + through the grating and into the room. + 39. + + + THE NIGHTSTAND + The travel clock reads 9:45 P.M. + Suddenly there is an audible hiss, + then the glass clockface cracks + down the middle with a snap. + + THE BRIDE + Startled, she looks at the clock + and picks it up to examine it. + + BRIDE + Roy? Your clock broke. + + GROOM + Nice going, honey. It was brand + new. + + BRIDE + I didn't break your precious clock, + Roy! + +He gets up and heads for the bathroom. + + BRIDE + Now where are you going? + + GROOM + To the bathroom, where do you + think? + + BRIDE + (to herself) + Have I done the right thing? + +The Groom enters the bathroom and closes the door behind +him. The sound of water running in the sink is heard. Then +the Bride hears a sound like the noise a cat makes when +trying to dislodge a hairball from its throat. + + BRIDE + (calls out) + Roy? Are you all right? + +The noise increases to the level of ten cats with +hairballs. + + BRIDE + (disgusted) + Hey, sweetheart, will you CUT THAT + OUT!!! + + GROOM (O.S.) + Uuuuuuugh!! + 40. + + + BRIDE + (getting quite nervous) + What's the matter, dear? + + She gets out of bed just as he comes charging out, + stuttering in stunned horror. She goes into the bathroom. + + BRIDE (V.O.) + What did you do in here? It smells + awful!! OH ... Oh, no ... Oh, my + God. + + The Bride runs out of the bathroom into the arms of her + husband who is on the telephone. + + GROOM + ... right ... It's smelling up the + whole suite ... I don't know ... + It's just hanging off the ceiling + ... I've never seen anything like + this ... 1210 ... Quick ... + + +47 INT. FIREHALL OFFICE -- NIGHT 47 + + Janine turns off the light at her desk. She packs up her + purse and puts on her coat. The phone rings. Janine answers + it unenthusiastically. + + JANINE + Ghostbusters ... Yes, it is ... + Yes, of course they're serious. You + do! You have! Yes, sir. Well, + they're out on another case now, + but if you'll give me the address + ... Don't worry, they'll be totally + discreet. + + She hits an alarm button and a loud bell starts ringing + frantically. + + +48 INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT 48 + + The alarm sounds and everyone jumps up, scattering takeout + cartons. + + +49 INT. DORM -- NIGHT 49 + + The alarm continues. Everyone enters in haste and scrambles + into jumpsuits. There is much hopping on one leg and + bumping into one another. + 41. + + + BRASS POLE + Fully suited, Venkman jumps on and + slides down followed quickly by + Spengler. Then Stantz jumps at it + but hits it at the wrong angle. He + slowly slides down out of sight + with a stunned look on his face. + + +50 INT. GARAGE BAY -- EQUIPMENT RACKS -- NIGHT 50 + + Everyone pulls throwers, traps, packs and harnesses off the + wall. + + +51 EXT. FIREHALL -- NIGHT 51 + + The garage door slides up and in a blaze of light and + screeching tires, the ambulance squeals out and makes a + right turn. The vehicle has been painted flat black and has + been fitted with communication wafers and antennae. All the + original lights have been replaced with purple and white + strobes and the siren has been altered to emit a low, + unearthly moaning The purple and white strobe bars give the + car a strange ultraviolet aura. It rounds the corner and + heads up the West Side Highway. + + +52 EXT. HOTEL -- FRONT DOOR -- NIGHT 52 + + The black ambulance screeches up to the main entrance, + siren blaring. Emblazoned on the door is the Ghostbusters' + new logo. It's the international symbol of prohibition, a + red circle with a diagonal red stroke across a ghost. The + DOORMAN steps forward as Venkman, Stantz and Spengler leap + out of the car. They open up the rear door and remove their + equipment. People on the street stop and gawk. + + +53 INT. HOTEL LOBBY -- NIGHT 53 + + As the Ghostbusters enter, people turn and stare at their + strange appearance. They all wear matching blue futuristic + jumpsuits with proton packs strapped to their backs. They + also wear brushed-metal, flip-down ecto-visors worn on the + head like a welder's mask. Knee and elbow pads complete + their strange outfits. + + VENKMAN + 42. + + + He looks ill-at-ease and + embarrassed by their outlandish + getups as the HOTEL MANAGER + descends on them accompanied by a + Slavic MAINTENANCE MAN and a + worried BELL CAPTAIN. + + MANAGER + (agitated) + Thank you for coming so quickly. + The guests are starting to ask + questions and I'm running out of + excuses. + + STANTZ + Has this ever happened before? + + MANAGER + Well, most of the original staff + knows about the twelfth floor ... + The disturbances, I mean ... But + it's been quiet for years ... Up + until two weeks ago ... It was + never ever this bad, though. + + STANTZ + Did you ever report it to anyone? + + MANAGER + Heavens, no! The owners don't like + us to even talk about it. I hoped + we could take care of this quietly + tonight. + + STANTZ + Yes, sir. Don't worry. We handle + this kind of thing all the time. + +They cross the lobby to the elevators, attracting lots of +curious interest from the hotel guests. + + VENKMAN + A GUEST accosts him while they wait + for an elevator. + + GUEST + What are you supposed to be? + + VENKMAN + Me? We're ... uh ... the + exterminators. Somebody saw a + cockroach on the twelfth floor. + 43. + + + The Guest looks at Venkman, noting the heavy proton pack on + his back, the odd-looking particle thrower and flipdown + ecto-visor. + + GUEST + That's gotta be some cockroach, + + VENKMAN + Well, you can't be too careful with + those babies. + + The elevator arrives and he gets on with the others. + + +54 INT. THE ELEVATOR -- NIGHT 54 + + The Ghostbusters look nervous as they ride up the elevator. + + STANTZ + I just realized something. We've + never had a completely successful + test with any of the equipment. + + SPENGLER + I blame myself. + + VENKMAN + So do I. + + STANTZ + No sense worrying about it now. + + VENKMAN + (doubtful) + Sure. Each of us is wearing an + unlicensed nuclear accelerator on + our back. No problem. + + The elevator stops at the Twelfth Floor. + + +55 INT. TWELFTH FLOOR CORRIDOR -- NIGHT 55 + + The elevator doors open and Venkman peeks out into the + hall. + + He steps out cautiously, followed by the others. + + THE END OF THE HALL + + A BELLBOY comes around the corner behind them, pushing a + room service cart loaded with dirty dishes. + 44. + + + STANTZ + He hears the rattle of the dishes + behind him, whirls and fires a + stream of protons from his wand. + + STANTZ + Spengler is so keyed up, he too + spins and fires wildly. + + THE BELLBOY + He ducks as the particle streams + blow the dishes off the cart and + scorch holes in the wall behind + him. + + VENKMAN + (shouts) + Cease fire! + + The Bellboy peeks out from behind the cart. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They breathe a sigh of relief. + + STANTZ + (to the Bellboy) + Sorry, Buddy! + + SPENGLER + We'd better adjust our streams. + + He leads them down the hall to Room 1210. + + +56 INT. ROOM 1210 -- NIGHT 56 + + The Ghostbusters enter trepidatiously and start taking + readings. + + SPENGLER + (looking at his meters) + Something was definitely here. + + VENKMAN + Yeah, I can smell it. + + STANTZ + I'm getting high readings near the + air vents. It must be using the + duct system to get around. See, I + told you we'd get something. + + VENKMAN + 45. + + + So far all we got is a shit smell + on the twelfth floor and we almost + fried a Puerto Rican bellboy. + + STANTZ + All right. Let's cool the negative + vibes. These things can sense them. + + They exit the room. + + +57 INT. A CORRIDOR -- NIGHT 57 + + Spengler makes his way down the hall reading valences at + the door to each room. He knocks on one of the doors, then + passes his sensor over the top of the door and down the + jambs. Then he gets on his knees to read the crack at the + bottom of the door. Suddenly the door opens and he looks up + to see a really stunning woman wrapped in a bath towel with + another towel twisted turban-style around her wet hair. + + WOMAN + (noting his unusual + attire) + Yes? + + SPENGLER + (stands up) + Were you recently in the bathroom? + + WOMAN + (sarcastic) + What on earth gave you that idea? + + SPENGLER + (seriously) + The wet towels, residual moisture + on your lower limbs and hair, the + redness in your cheeks indicating + ... + + WOMAN + (cutting him off) + You're a regular Sherlock Holmes. + Now what do you want? + + SPENGLER + When you were in the bathroom, did + you notice anything that was yellow + and unusually smelly? + + She slams the door in his face. Spengler shrugs and moves + on. + 46. + + +58 INT. ANOTHER CORRIDOR -- SAME TIME 58 + + Stantz moves down the hall checking PKE valences. + + HIS PKE METER + + The needle jumps into the red. + + STANTZ + He alerts Spengler through the + walkie-talkie headset he wears. + + STANTZ + (hushed) + Egon! I got something. I'm moving + in. + + Slowly and cautiously, he turns the corner at the end of + the hall. Suddenly, he sees the object of their search and + freezes. + + STANTZ + (frightened) + Yaaaaaaaaah! + + STANTZ' POV + + The vapor is hunched over a room service cart loaded with + dirty dishes. It hangs there, translucent, foul, yellow, + feeding off table scraps and leftover beverages, knocking + dishes off the cart and scattering refuse. It looks like a + misshapen potato with a pushed-in face and spindly arms. + + SPENGLER + (over the walkie-talkie) + Ray! Where are you? Are you all + right? + + STANTZ + (amazed) + God, it's ugly! + + THE VAPOR + It raises a half-empty bottle of + wine to its gaping maw and chugs + down the liquid. The wine is + visible as it pours down his gullet + and passes through his system, + finally spilling through his body + onto the floor. + + STANTZ + He edges closer. + 47. + + + STANTZ + (whispers into his head + set) + I'm moving in. I don't think it's + seen me yet. + + THE VAPOR + It crams some leftovers into its + mouth and belches loudly. + + STANTZ + He is growing increasingly more + disgusted as the initial fear + leaves him. + + STANTZ + Ugh! What a slob! I'm going to take + him. + (shouts at the vapor) + Freeze, Potato-Face! + + He fires his particle thrower at the vapor. + + THE VAPOR + It dodges Stantz' first shot and + the ion stream tears away fifty + feet of wallpaper in a searing + ricochet. Then the vapor flies off + down the hall, pulling the room + service cart along in its wake. + + STANTZ + He chases it down the hall, + shouting into his headset. + + STANTZ + He's getting away! + + THE VAPOR + It reaches the end of the corridor + but instead of turning, it passes + right through the solid wall. The + room service cart crashes into the + wall, smashing dishes and sending + the debris flying. + + +59 INT. A HOTEL ROOM -- NIGHT 59 + + A MAN is just pulling the plastic bag off his recently dry- + cleaned white dinner jacket when the noxious vapor comes + shooting through the wall. It blows right over him with a + great rush of stinking wind and exits through the air vent. + 48. + + + THE MAN + He looks at the air vent then back + at his dinner jacket which has + turned several shades of sickly + yellow and brown. + + +60 INT. A CORRIDOR -- NIGHT 60 + + Venkman is alone in a long hallway. He leans against the + wall, clearly not taking any of this seriously. He hauls on + a cigarette and mutters to himself. + + VENKMAN + This bites it. I actually work for + a company called Ghostbusters. + + Suddenly from the end of the hallway comes the sound of + rattling dishes and silverware, accompanied by footsteps. + + Venkman's PKE meter beeps and a red light winks on. + + VENKMAN + (into the walkie-talkie) + Ray -- Something's here. + + STANTZ (O.S.) + (crackling over the + communicator) + Where are you, Pete? + + VENKMAN + (backing away) + Third floor. Get down here, + + STANTZ + Sit tight. I'm on my way. + + VENKMAN + Well, hurry up. + (checks his meter) + The needle's going wild. + + VENKMAN'S POV + + A room service cart sails past along a perpendicular + hallway and rolls out of sight. Then immediately behind it + comes a reeking yellow haze. It is the vapor. It doesn't + follow the cart but instead makes the turn at the end of + the hall and hovers there, apparently looking at Venkman. + + VENKMAN + He's scared now. + 49. + + + VENKMAN + (into his head set) + It's here, Ray. It's looking at me. + + STANTZ + (on the radio) + Don't move. It won't hurt you. + + VENKMAN + How do you know? + + STANTZ + I don't know. I'm just guessing. + + Venkman sees the vapor start down the hall toward him. + + VENKMAN + (panicking) + Well, I think you guessed wrong. + Here he comes! + + THE VAPOR + It flies down the hall toward + Venkman. + + +61 INT. STAIRWELL -- SAME TIME 61 + + Stantz runs downstairs taking them three at a time as + Venkman is heard screaming over the radio. + + VENKMAN + (screaming) + Veeaaaaaahh! + + +62 INT. THIRD FLOOR 62 + + Stantz comes running around the corner and sees Venkman + flat on his back, flailing his arms and legs frantically, + Sickening, yellow-green ectofluid covers his head and + chest. + + VENKMAN + Aagghh -- aaaggghh -- uhh -- uhh -- + It slimed me! It slimed me! + + Suddenly Spengler's voice crackles over the communicator. + + SPENGLER (V.O.) + Ray! It's here! It just went into + the Banquet Room on the third + floor. + 50. + + + Stantz helps Venkman to his feet and they rush off. + + +63 INT. BANQUET ROOM -- NIGHT 63 + + The Ghostbusters enter a large dark room with a high, + ornately-corniced ceiling and a crystal chandelier hanging + in the center. + + STANTZ + Visors down. Full stream. + + They flip down their visors and scan the room. + + STANTZ + He peruses the room but sees + nothing. He looks up and scans the + ceiling. A form flits behind a + carved beam. + + STANTZ + There! On the ceiling! + (the others look) + Come on down here, you slug! + + Stantz drops to one knee and fires at the vapor. + + THE CEILING + The vapor dodges as the beam blasts + a sizable chunk of plaster out of + the ceiling and destroys half the + crystal chandelier. + + VENKMAN + He fires at it, too, wasting the + rest of the chandelier but the + vapor dodges away. They are both + ready to start blazing away again + when Spengler stops them. + + SPENGLER + (urgently) + Wait! Wait! There's something I + forgot to tell you. + + VENKMAN + What? + + SPENGLER + (emphatic) + Don't cross the beams. + + VENKMAN + 51. + + + Why not? + + SPENGLER + Trust me. It will be bad. + + VENKMAN + What do you mean "bad?" + + SPENGLER + It's hard to explain, but try to + imagine all life as you know it + stopping instantaneously and + finding yourself confined forever + in another dimension. + +Venkman considers his own safety and decides to take +charge. + + VENKMAN + (with military authority) + That's it! I'm taking charge. You + guys are dangerous. + +They yield command to him. + + VENKMAN + Now nobody does anything unless I + order you to, okay? + +STANTZ AND SPENGLER + +They nod obediently and glance nervously at the vapor, +still hovering near the ceiling. + + VENKMAN + Let's do it. This thing's not going + to hang around all day waiting for + us. Ray, give me one stream wide + right of it. I'll go wide left. + Now! + +STANTZ AND VENKMAN + +They trigger their throwers and two streams are emitted, +shooting off to either side of the entity. The entity +swirls but stays between the beams. + + VENKMAN + (talking them through it) + Good ... Good ... Nice and wide ... + Move with him ... Easy. Hold + steady. + 52. + + + THE VAPOR + It bobs and weaves, trying to slip + past the visible lines of light, + but Venkman and Stantz manage to + keep it boxed in. + + VENKMAN + (speaking clearly) + Now, very slowly, Ray, let's + tighten it up. You hold steady. I'm + coming down. + + They start closing the distance between their ion streams. + + SPENGLER + (cautious) + Don't cross them! Watch it! + + STANTZ + The vapor is trying to get around + his streams, causing him to waver + as Venkman's stream gets closer and + closer. + + VENKMAN + Spengler! A little help! Cut him + off. + + THE VAPOR + It slips past Stantz and races for + the air vent. + + SPENGLER + He fires with such poor + marksmanship that he comes only + centimeters from crossing Venkman's + stream. Venkman jerks away to avoid + crossing Spengler's erratic bursts + and maneuvers. Together they do + extensive damage to the walls. + + +64 INT. CORRIDOR -- SAME TIME 64 + + The Hotel Manager and the Maintenance Man look nervously at + each other as they hear the sound of heavy property damage + coming from the banquet room. + + +65 INT. BANQUET ROOM - NIGHT 65 + + Stantz has the thing cornered to some extent. + 53. + + + STANTZ + (to Venkman) + I'll nudge it out of the corner. + You cut off the left side. + +Stantz moves closer to the wall and Venkman counters to +trap the vapor again. + + VENKMAN + (encouragingly) + You got it! That's good. Easy now. + +They manage to guide the vapor out into the center of the +room, all the time closing the figurative box around it. + + STANTZ + It's working! + + SPENGLER + Easy ... Easy ... I'm going to + throw in my trap now. + +Spengler jerks his leg up, triggering a release on his +equipment belt. A cord and foot pedal fall to the floor. + +At the end of the cord there is a long, flat black metal +box two feet long, four inches wide and two high. He kicks +the box under the apparition and toes the foot pedal into +position. The apparition blasts them with a flatulent gust. + +They recoil but hold the configuration. + + STANTZ + Easy ... Easy ... Open the trap + now!! + +Spengler stomps on the foot pedal and with a loud +electronic snap the long metal box on the floor sprays up a +fixed multidimensional inverted pyramid of bright, beaded +white light. + +Stantz and Venkman herd the vapor to the top of the trap. + + VENKMAN + Watch it ... Watch it ... Now! + +Spengler stomps the foot pedal again. + +Suddenly there is a loud double electronic snap and a +blinding flash of pink light. Wisps of brown smoke and +carbonized particles rise to the ceiling in a large +residual puff. The Ghostbusters stand there for a long +moment not quite sure the battle is over. + 54. + + + SPENGLER + He cautiously approaches the trap + end looks at the valence indicator + on it. + + SPENGLER + (confirms it) + He's in here. + + STANTZ AND VENKMAN + + They whoop in triumph -- and considerable relief. + + STANTZ + (pulling off his slimy + visor) + Well! That wasn't so bad, was it? + + Venkman looks askance at him. + + VENKMAN + Are you kidding? That was like + trying to push smoke into a bottle + with a baseball bat. Now what do we + do with it? + + He looks at Stantz. + + STANTZ + He looks at Spengler. + + SPENGLER + He shrugs. + + VENKMAN + (not pleased) + We'll have to work on that. + (to Stantz) + Grab that, would you, Ray? + + They exit, leaving Stantz to deal with the trap. + + +66 INT. LOBBY -- NIGHT 66 + + The elevator opens and the Ghostbusters emerge. Stantz + holds the trap by it's foot pedal. He dangles it away from + his body as if it is something putrid. The Hotel Manager + approaches them. + + HOTEL MANAGER + What happened? Did you see it? What + is it? + 55. + + + Stantz removes his infra visor and wipes some slime off his + face. He is beaming, + + STANTZ + We got it! + + He holds up the trap. + + HOTEL MANAGER + What was it? Will there be any more + of them? + + STANTZ + Sir, what you had there was what we + refer to as a focused, non-terminal + repeating phantasm or a Class Five + Full Roaming Vapor ... A real nasty + one, too. + + VENKMAN + (starts writing a bill) + That'll be $4,000 for the + entrapment plus $1,000 for proton + recharge and storage. + + HOTEL MANAGER + (shocked) + Five thousand dollars! I won't pay + it. I had no idea it would be so + much. + + VENKMAN + Fine. We'll let it go again. + (calls out) + Ray! Bring it back. + + HOTEL MANAGER + No! All right. Anything. + + +67 EXT. HOTEL SEDGEWICK -- NIGHT 67 + + The Ghostbusters come through the revolving doors and see a + real mob scene on the street. A large crowd has gathered + around the Ectomobile and the police have put up a + barricade to hold them back. Photographers are taking + pictures of it and several reporters are there waiting for + them. As the Ghostbusters cross to the vehicle, people in + the crowd cheer and the reporters start firing questions at + them. + + REPORTER #1 + 56. + + +Nate Cohen. I'm with the Post. What +happened in there? + + REPORTER #2 +Did you really see a ghost? + + REPORTER #3 +Is this some kind of a stunt? + + STANTZ + (holding up the trap; + loudly to the crowd) +We got one! + + REPORTER #1 +Can we see it? + + STANTZ +Uh...I'm afraid not. + + VENKMAN +This is not a sideshow! We're +serious scientists. + + REPORTER #4 +What proof do you have that what +you saw was real? + + STANTZ +Proof? Well, the manager of the +Sedgewick just paid us five big +ones to get something out of there. +Is that real enough for you? + + REPORTER #2 +Are you saying that ghosts really +exist? + + VENKMAN + (pitching) +Not only do they exist, they're all +over the place! And that's why +we're offering this vitally +important service to people in the +whole tri-state area. We're +available twenty-four hours a day, +seven days a week. We have the +tools and we have the talent. No +job too small, no fee too big. +We're ready for anything. + + SPENGLER + 57. + + + He's confused by all the commotion + and the barrage of questions from + the press. A STREET PUNK in the + crowd behind the police barricades + keeps hissing at him. + + STREET PUNK + Mister! Hey, Mister! Come here! + Mister. + +He finally gets Spengler's attention and waves him over. + + STREET PUNK + Hey, Mister! Can I see those guns? + + SPENGLER + They're not guns. They're particle + throwers. + + STREET PUNK + Yeah, yeah. I just want to see 'em. + + SPENGLER + I couldn't do that. You might hurt + someone. + +He turns away. + + STREET PUNK + Wait! Wait! Let me ask you + something. If you like shot + Superman with those guns, would he + feel it or what? + + SPENGLER + (with authority) + On Earth -- no. But on Krypton we + could slice him up like Oscar Mayer + Bologna. + + STREET PUNK + Wow! + +VENKMAN AND STANTZ + +They are in high spirits as they continue to field +questions. A minicam is videotaping them. + + MINICAM REPORTER + Sing the song from your commercial. + + STANTZ + (reluctant) + 58. + + + No, we have to get back and ... + + MINICAM REPORTER + (wheedling) + Come on. It's free advertising. + + VENKMAN + There's a thought. Hit it, Ray. + +Stantz shrugs and starts singing the Ghostbusters song with +embarrassed restraint. + + STANTZ + (singing) + Ghostbusters ... If you have a + ghost But you don't want to play + host ... + +Venkman joins in with a harmony and they continue with more +confidence. + + STANTZ & VENKMAN + (singing) + They can be bad houseguests + And all-night pests ... You can't + sleep at all So who do you call? + +Spengler joins them for the big finish with no perceivable +sense of melody or rhythm. + + ALL TOGETHER + (singing) + Ghostbusters ... Ghostbusters. + +At the moment a flashbulb goes off freezing the +Ghostbusters in a still-frame that becomes a front-page +news photo. + +FRONT PAGE + +The New York Post carries the picture with a big headline +reading: + +GHOSTBUSTERS? + +The Ghostbusters' song really starts to cook with full +production now as a MONTAGE begins. + + TELETYPE MACHINES + A bank of whirring, clicking + teleprinters spits reams of hard + copy and wire service photos + depicting the team at work. + 59. + + + ANNOUNCER (V.O.) + Hello, America. This is Ronald + Gwynne reporting from United Press + International in New York. + Throughout my entire career as a + journalist I have never reported + anything as exciting and incredible + as the trapping of an actual + supernatural entity by a team of + men based in this city who call + themselves Ghostbusters. + + +68 INT. FIREHALL 68 + + The team hears the alarm buzzer. They leap from their beds + and slide down the pole. + + ANNOUNCER (V.O.) + Now, most of us have never even + heard of a floating, slime-like + substance called ectoplasm, but + these gentlemen claim we will be + seeing a lot more of it than ever + before. + + +69 EXT. YANKEE STADIUM -- DAY 69 + + The Ectomobile is parked at home plate. The Ghostbusters + enter the Yankee dugout as a concerned Groundskeeper looks + on. + + +70 EXT. TIMES SQUARE -- NIGHT 70 + + The electronic Seiko sign flashes the news: Ghostbusters + Nab Phantom Bat Boy at Yankee Stadium. + + FULL SCREEN VIDEO OF ROGER GRIMSBY + + ROGER GRIMSBY + Good morning. Today the entire + Eastern Seaboard is alive with talk + of hundreds of reported incidents + involving multiple sightings in + what can only be described as + extreme events of paranormal + extraphenomenical proportions. It + seems everybody is willing to bring + their old ghosts and skeletons out + of the closet. Roy Brady reports + from New York. + 60. + + +71 EXT. IN FRONT OF FIREHALL 71 + + Minicam set up in street. + + ROY BRADY + Thank you, Roger. Everybody's heard + ghost stories around the campfire. + Heck, my grandma used to spin yarns + about a spectral locomotive that + used to rocket past the farm where + she grew up. + + ROY BRADY + Now, as if some unseen authority + had suddenly given permission, + thousands of people here are + talking about encounters they claim + to have had with ghosts. + + Music and Teleclicker up. + + +72 EXT. TUDOR CITY -- DAY 72 + + The Ectomobile pulls up to a Gothic apartment building in + the complex. The Ghostbusters jump out, end hurry into the + lobby. + + A POLICEMAN + He notices that the Ectomobile is + illegally parked and walks over to + gawk at the odd vehicle. + + THE ECTOMOBILE + As the Policeman approaches, a set + of double antennae on the roof are + automatically activated. They + rotate and tilt to point at the + Policeman. The Policeman is a + little unnerved by the antennae and + starts to walk around the car, but + the antennae follow him with + unerring accuracy. + + THE POLICEMAN + Eager to get away from the vehicle, + he quickly writes a parking ticket + and sticks it under the windshield + wiper. + + THE WINDSHIELD + 61. + + + As the Policeman withdraws his + hand, the ticket heats up, bursts + into flame and burns up. + + THE POLICEMAN + He stares at the ashes for a moment + then slowly backs away from the + car. + + +73 INT. ECTOMOBILE -- NIGHT 73 + + Stantz is driving. Spengler and Venkman are asleep. They + all look completely exhausted. + + THE JOE FRANKLIN SHOW -- ON CAMERA + + JOE FRANKLIN + Ray, every time I hear about your + company, I can't help thinking + about the old Bob Hope movie. + + STANTZ + Actually, Joe, the title of that + film was "Ghostbreakers," and Olsen + and Johnson did one called "Ghost + Catchers" and the Bowery Boys did + "Ghost Chasers," "Hold That Ghost," + "Spooks Run Wild," "Spook Busters," + and "Spook Chasers." + + JOE FRANKLIN + Well, in any case, I guess there's + one big question on everybody's + mind and you're certainly in a + position to answer it for us: Have + you seen Elvis and how is he? + + +74 INT. RADIO STUDIO 74 + + LARRY KING is doing his phone-in talk show. + + LARRY KING + Our phone-in topic today: Ghosts + and Ghostbusting. The controversy + builds as more sightings are + reported and some maintain that + these professional paranormal + eliminators in New York are the + cause of it all. Why did everything + start just when these guys went + into business? + 62. + + +75 EXT. LINCOLN CENTER -- DAY 75 + + Larry King continues voice-over as members of the New York + Philharmonic come out the stage door of Avery Fisher Hall. + + LARRY KING (V.O.) + Should they be allowed to carry + around unlicensed proton mass + drivers? And what's wrong with + ghosts anyway? Call us ... All our + lines are open. Hello, Larry King. + + Dana is walking with another man, a VIOLINIST, when she + sees Venkman sitting on the edge of the fountain in the + center of the plaza. She asks the Violinist to wait and + crosses to Venkman. + + FEMALE CALLER (V.O.) + Hello, Larry? I think what Dr. + Spengler said in his interview with + you last night was true. The world + is in for a "psychic shock" 'cause + like my aunt reads coffee grounds + and she ... + + FADE OUT: + + VENKMAN AND DANA + + She is surprised and a little bit pleased to see him. + + VENKMAN + Great rehearsal. + + DANA + You heard it? + + VENKMAN + You're the best one in your row. + + DANA + (skeptical) + Most people can't hear me with the + whole orchestra playing. You're + good. + + VENKMAN + I don't have to take abuse from + you. I have other people dying to + give it to me. + + DANA + 63. + + + I know. You're quite a celebrity + these days. Are you here because + you have info ... about my case? + + VENKMAN + (looks at the Violinist + who appears to be getting + impatient) + Who's the stiff? + + DANA + The "stiff?" He happens to be one + of the finest musicians in the + world and a wonderful man. + + VENKMAN + Is he dying or something? + +They glance at the Violinist. + + THE VIOLINIST + He takes a hit of nasal spray in + each nostril. + +DANA AND VENKMAN + +She looks at him trying to decide whether she likes him or +not. + + DANA + He is a very close friend. Do you + have some explanation of what + happened in my apartment? + + VENKMAN + Yes, but I have to tell you in + private at a fine restaurant. + + DANA + Can't you tell me now? + + VENKMAN + I'll cancel the reservation, I + found the name "Zuul" in ... + (reading) + The Roylance Guide to Secret + Societies and Sects. I don't + suppose you've read it. + + DANA + You must have gotten the last copy. + + VENKMAN + 64. + + + Well, the name Zuul refers to a + demi-god worshipped around 6000 + B.C. by the ... What's that say? + + DANA + Hittites, the Mesopotamians and the + Sumerians. "Zuul was the Minion of + Gozer." + + VENKMAN + "Gozer" -- he was very big in the + Sumerian religion. One of their + gods. + + DANA + What's he doing in my refrigerator. + + VENKMAN + I'm checking on that. I think we + should meet Thursday night at nine + to talk about it. + + DANA + I don't think so. I'm busy Thursday + night. + + VENKMAN + (persists) + You think I enjoy giving up my + evenings to spend time with + clients? I'm making an exception + because I respect you as an artist + and as a dresser. + + DANA + (laughs) + All right. Since you put it that + way. + + VENKMAN + I'll pick you up at your place. + I'll bring along the Roylance Guide + -- we can read after we eat. + + DANA + I've got to go now. + +She walks toward the Violinist. Venkman shouts after her. + + VENKMAN + Remember. I'm the only one standing + between you and a heavy Hittite. + 65. + + + She starts walking away. + + VENKMAN + (calls after her) + I'll pick you up at your place. + + DANA + She waves goodbye and rejoins the + Violinist, + + VIOLINIST AND DANA + + VIOLINIST + (jealous) + Who was that? + + DANA + Oh, he's an old professor of mine. + + VIOLINIST + (doubtful) + Really? + + DANA + Yes. He's smarter than he looks. + + They walk off. + + +76 INT. RECEPTION AREA -- DAY 76 + + Janine is handling a steady barrage of phone calls, + switching from one line to the other. WINSTON ZEDDEMORE, a + large, impressive-looking black man sits across from her + filling out a job application. + + JANINE + (answering a call) + GHOSTBUSTERS -- please hold. + (switches) + Good afternoon, GHOSTBUSTERS -- + please hold. + (switches back) + Yes, can I help you? + (pause) + 66. + + + Yes ... yes, Is it just a mist or + does it have arms and legs ...? Uh- + huh ... Well, the soonest we could + possibly get to you would be a week + from Friday ... I'm sorry, but + we're completely booked until then + ... Uh-huh ... Well, all I can + suggest is that you stay out of + your house until we can get to you. + Thank you. + + She hangs up. + + WINSTON + Let me ask you something. The ad in + the paper just said "Help Wanted." + What's the job? + + JANINE + I really don't know, Mr. Zeddemore. + They just told me to take + applications and ask you these + questions. + (she reads from a + questionnaire as if for + the hundredth time) + Do you believe in U.F.O.'s, astral + projection, mental telepathy, ESP, + clairvoyance, spirit photography, + full-trance mediums, telekinetic + movement, black and/or white magic, + pyramidology, the theory of + Atlantis, the Loch Ness Monster, or + in general in spooks, spectres, + wraiths, geists and ghosts? + + WINSTON + Not really. However, if there's a + semi-regular paycheck in it I'll + believe anything you say. + + +77 EXT. FIREHALL -- SAME TIME 77 + + A gaggle of autograph hounds is waiting on the street as + Ecto One pulls in. The front of the building now bears a + big neon sign with the Ghostbusters logo on it. + + +78 INT. GARAGE BAY -- DAY 78 + 67. + + + Venkman and Stantz disembark. They carry a couple of traps + apiece. Their jumpsuits are covered with smoldering ecto- + slime. The Ectomobile looks like it's been through a war. + + STANTZ + (exhausted) + Boy, that was a rough one. + + VENKMAN + I can't take much more of this. The + pace is killing me. + + +79 INT. RECEPTION AREA - DAY 79 + + Venkman enters with Stantz, crosses to Janine and drops a + paid invoice on her desk. + + VENKMAN + Here's the paper on the Brooklyn + job. She paid with a Visa card. + + JANINE + (hands a sheaf of work + orders to Stantz) + Here are tonight's calls. + + STANTZ + (shuffles through them) + Oh, no. Two more free-roaming + repeaters. + + JANINE + And this is Winston Zeddemore. He + came about the job. + + STANTZ + Hi. Ray Stantz. Pete Venkman. + + They shake hands. + + JANINE + (to Venkman) + And someone from the EPA is here to + see you. + + VENKMAN + The EPA? What's he want? + + JANINE + 68. + + + I didn't ask him. All I know is + that I haven't had a break in two + weeks and you promised you'd hire + more help. + + VENKMAN + (surly) + Janine, I'm sure a woman with your + qualifications would have no + trouble finding a top flight job in + the housekeeping or food service + industry. + + JANINE + Oh, really? Well, I've quit better + jobs than this one, believe me. + + He exits. + + STANTZ + He scans Winston's resume, ignoring + the flare-up between Janine and + Venkman. They start downstairs to + the storage facility. + + STANTZ + Very impressive resume. Electronic + countermeasures, Strategic Air + Command ... Black belt in Karate + ... Small arms expert ... Mr. + Zeddemore, as you may have heard, + we locate ghosts and spirits, trap + them with streams of concentrated + quantum energy and remove them from + people's homes, offices and places + of worship. + + WINSTON + Yeah, I heard that. Now tell me + what you really do. + + +80 INT. THE OFFICE -- SAME TIME 80 + + The walls are plastered with newspaper and magazine stories + on Ghostbusters. WALTER PECK, junior E.P.A. administrator, + is reading one of the articles when Venkman walks in. + + VENKMAN + Can I help you? + + PECK + (turns all business) + 69. + + + I'm Walter Peck. I represent the + Environmental Protection Agency, + Third District. + + VENKMAN + (not impressed) + Great! How's it going? + + PECK + Are you Peter Venkman? + + VENKMAN + Yes, I'm Doctor Venkman. + +Peck looks at Venkman's soiled jumpsuit. + + PECK + Exactly what are you a doctor of, + Mr. Venkman? + + VENKMAN + I have Ph.D's in psychology and + parapsychology. + + PECK + I see. And now you catch ghosts? + + VENKMAN + You could say that. + + PECK + And how many ghosts have you + caught, Mr. Venkman? + + VENKMAN + I'm not at liberty to say. + + PECK + And where do you put these ghosts + once you catch them? + + VENKMAN + In a storage facility. + + PECK + And would this storage facility be + located on these premises? + + VENKMAN + Yes, it would. + + PECK + 70. + + + And may I see this storage + facility? + + VENKMAN + No, you may not. + + PECK + And why not, Mr. Venkman? + + VENKMAN + Because you didn't say the magic + word. + + PECK + (sighs) + And what is the magic word, Mr. + Venkman? + + VENKMAN + The magic word is "please." + +Peck laughs nervously. + + PECK + May I please see the storage + facility? + + VENKMAN + Why do you want to see it? + + PECK + Well, because I'm curious. I want + to know more about what you do + here. Frankly, there have been a + lot of wild stories in the media + and we want to assess any possible + environmental impact from your + operation. + + PECK + For instance, the storage of + noxious, possibly hazardous waste + materials in your basement. Now + either you show me what's down + there or I come back with a court + order. + + VENKMAN + (he's had it) + Go ahead! Get a court order. Then + I'm gonna sue your ass off for + wrongful prosecution. + 71. + + + PECK + (exiting) + Have it your way, Mr. Venkman. + + VENKMAN + (shouts after him) + Hey! Make yourself useful! Go save + a tree! + + +81 INT. FIREHALL BASEMENT -- SAME TIME 81 + + Spengler is at the work bench repairing a damaged proton + pack. The place is a mess with equipment, work orders, + parts, catalogs and old lunches piled everywhere. Half the + room has been sealed off from floor to ceiling with + concrete blocks to form a storage facility for captured + spirits. + + Winston is standing at a viewing slit staring into the + storage facility. + + STANTZ + He inserts a trap into a metal- + lined slot in the wall of the + storage facility. Spengler crosses + to a control console to assist him. + + STANTZ + (pushing buttons) + Set entry grid. + + SPENGLER + Neutronize. System shut. + + He pushes more buttons and the slot lights up. Several + grating electronic snaps are heard, like the sound of bugs + being fried on an outdoor insect light. Then Stantz + withdraws the trap and tosses it into a bin marked: + + FOR RECHARGE. + + SPENGLER + I've got to sleep. + + STANTZ + I need two new purge valves. How's + the grid around the storage + facility holding up? + + SPENGLER + 72. + + + I'm worried, Ray. It's getting + crowded in there. And all my recent + data points to something big on the + bottom. + + WINSTON + (concerned) + What do you mean "big?" + +Spengler picks up a Hostess Twinkie from the workbench. + + SPENGLER + Well, let's say this Twinkie + represents the normal amount of + psychokinetic energy in the New + York area. According to this + morning's PKE sample, the current + level in the city would be a + Twinkie 35 feet long weighing + approximately six hundred pounds. + + WINSTON + That's a big Twinkie. + + STANTZ + We could be on the verge of a + fourfold crossover ... or worse. If + what we're seeing indicates a + massive PKE surge, we could + experience an actual rip. + +Spengler nods gravely. Venkman enters looking very +concerned. + + VENKMAN + Egon, how's the grid around the + storage facility holding up? + + STANTZ + It's not good, Pete. + + WINSTON + Tell him about the Twinkie. + +Venkman lets that remark go and crosses to a TV monitor +linked to a camera inside the storage facility. + + VENKMAN + (peering) + I can't look anymore. It's too + depressing. + +THE MONITOR. + 73. + + + We zoom in on the monitor and get our first real look + inside the storage facility. It is a bleak repository for + souls of many species. Strange lights, mists and spectral + shapes waft about aimlessly. Human-like figures lean + against the walls in despairing convict poses. Others flit + and hang on the ceiling. It is a sad and frightening limbo + and a most unholy makeshift asylum. + + +82 EXT. MANHATTAN SKYLINE -- NIGHT 82 + + A mysterious cloud takes shape and hovers over Dana's + apartment building. Then a strange glow starts to radiate + from the temple-like structure on the roof. + + +83 EXT. THE TEMPLE -- NIGHT 83 + + The moon shines through the odd cloud configuration, + illuminating the ornate temple door with its two stone + Terror Dogs posed rampant on either side of the portal. + + TERROR DOG + Its hideous stone features are + bathed in moonlight. The camera + PANS down its grotesque body to one + of its claws. Suddenly there is a + hiss and an audible crack of + disintegrating mortar as one of its + stone talons comes to life. + + ITS HEAD + The stone figure opens its eyes, + revealing glowing red pupils + beneath the scaly lids. + + +84 INT. HALLWAY -- NIGHT 84 + + Dana gets off the elevator and immediately hears loud music + blasting from Louis' apartment as his party hits full + swing. + + She tiptoes past his door but despite the loudness of the + music, Louis somehow senses her presence and comes rushing + out into the hall. + + LOUIS + Oh, Dana, it's you. + + DANA + Hi, Louis. + 74. + + + LOUIS + Hey, it's crazy in here. You're + missing a classic party. + + DANA + Well, actually Louis I have a + friend coming by. + + LOUIS + Great! Bring her, too. But you + better hurry. I made nachos with + non-fat cheese and they're almost + gone. I'll make some more though. + + DANA + (entering her apartment) + Fine, Louis. We'll stop in for a + drink. + + LOUIS + I got the Twister game for later + ... + + Dana closes the door leaving Louis alone in the hall, once + again locked out of his own apartment. + + LOUIS + (knocking on his door) + Hey. Lemme in ... + + +85 INT. DANA'S APARTMENT -- NIGHT 85 + + She enters and takes off her coat. She's wearing dance + clothes and appears to be really tired. She sits down in an + overstuffed chair and takes off her leg warmers. Then leans + back and closes her eyes. It is very quiet. Something + dreadful is about to happen. Then it happens. The phone + rings so loudly it makes Dana jump. She picks it up. + + DANA + Hello ... Oh, hi Mom. Yes ... yes. + Everything's fine. No ... nothing. + Just that one time ... I am ... I + will ... I won't ... Mother! I'm + all right. I told you. Everything's + fine ...! All right. I'll talk to + you tomorrow ... I promise. 'Bye. + + She hangs up the phone, leans her head back and closes her + eyes again. We hold on her for a long beat. + 75. + + +86 INT. THE KITCHEN DOOR NIGHT 86 + + An eerie light is seen coming through the cracks around the + door. + + DANA + She sits up in surprise and looks + at the kitchen door. + + DANA + Oh, shit! + + She starts to get up but suddenly a pair of scaly, inhuman + hands rip out of the chair cushion on either side of her + and clutch her around the waist. She screams and tries to + break their grip, but another pair of claws tears through + the upholstery and grabs her around the chest and neck, + pinning her to the chair. + + THE CHAIR + As if drawn by a powerful force, + the chair with Dana in it slides + across the living room floor toward + the kitchen door. + + THE KITCHEN DOOR + + The whole door is now pulsing. + + DANA + She is horrified. + + THE KITCHEN DOOR + + It swings open, revealing a fiery chamber where the kitchen + used to be. One of the Terror Dog creatures seen earlier in + the fridge is standing there waiting for Dana with + outstretched claws. + + DANA + She screams as the chair propels + her into the kitchen. Then the door + swings shut behind her. + + +87 EXT. DANA'S ROOFTOP -- NIGHT 87 + + A bright flash shoots out from the center of the pyramid, + lighting up the roof of Dana's building. + + ROOF TEMPLE + 76. + + + All is as before except that both + stone Terror Dogs are ominously + missing from the structure. + + +88 INT. LOUIS' APARTMENT -- SAME TIME 88 + + Louis is playing the perfect host to his clients, a general + cross-section of nerds and nerdettes, The music is much too + loud and the guests are scattered about the living room in + small groups making dull conversation. + + LOUIS + He is emptying ashtrays and + cleaning them with Windex. A TALL + WOMAN approaches him. + + TALL WOMAN + Louis, do you have any Excedrin or + Extra Strength Tylenol? + + LOUIS + I have acetacylasilic acid but + generic from Walgreens cause I can + get 600 tables for 35% less than + the cost of 300 name brand. Is it a + headache? + + The woman moves away. + + THE BUFFET TABLE + + Two stiff men are helping themselves. One is about to bite + into some lox when Louis joins them. + + LOUIS + That's Nova Scotia salmon. The real + thing. It costs $24.95 a pound but + really $12.48 a pound net after + tax. I'm writing this whole party + off as a promotional expense. + That's why I invited clients + instead of friends. Try that Brie, + it's dynamite at room temperature. + Maybe I should turn the heat up a + bit ... + + A SECOND WOMAN moves up to Louis. + + WOMAN #2 + C'mon Louis, maybe if we dance + other people will start. + 77. + + + They start to dance. + + The doorbell rings. Louis bolts for the door hoping if's + Dana. It's another couple. Louis escorts them in and take, + their coats. + + LOUIS + Everybody, this is Ted and Annette + Fleming. Ted has a small carpet + cleaning business in receivership, + but Annette is drawing a salary + from a deferred bonus from two + years ago and the house has $15,000 + left at eight percent. + + He goes to the bedroom door with their coats and opens it. + + +89 INT. BEDROOM -- NIGHT 89 + + On the bed, standing up on all four legs, is a bristling, + panting, live Terror Dog. Too preoccupied to notice it, + Louis reflexively tosses the coats onto the bed. They both + land on the Terror Dog's head. + + +90 INT. LIVING ROOM -- NIGHT 90 + + Louis comes out of the bedroom and closes the door. Then + from within there issues forth a tremendous roar that + freezes the quest. + + LOUIS + Okay. Who brought the dog? + + BEDROOM DOOR + An instant later, the Terror Dog + bursts right through the door. Wood + chips and splinters shower the + guests. + + THE GUESTS + They drop their drinks and canapes + as the Terror Dog lands in the + center of the room, snarling + hellishly. + + It quickly scans the room, looking for Louis. + + LOUIS + He yelps and runs for the door. + + TERROR DOG + 78. + + + He lunges after Louis, but Louis + gets out just in time and slams the + door behind him. + + +91 INT. HALLWAY -- NIGHT 91 + + Louis tears off down the hall, bellowing. The Terror Dog + bursts through the door, lands in the hall and runs after + him. + + Louis ducks into the elevator. + + +92 EXT. DANA'S BUILDING - NIGHT 92 + + A DOORMAN stands at his post near the revolving door, Two + elegantly dressed visitors wait as he phones to announce + them to one of the building residents. Suddenly Louis comes + running out of the door. + + LOUIS + Help! Help! There's a bear loose in + my apartment. + + He runs across the street and disappears in the park. + + THE DOORMAN + + DOORMAN + (mutters) + How he's got animals up there. + + The Doorman turns just in time to see the Terror Dog before + it runs right over him and bounds across the street. + + +93 EXT. CENTRAL PARK 93 + + TWO BUMS stroll casually along discussing current events. + + FIRST BUM + I think you're right about Central + America but I completely disagree + about the other thing. A good + heavyweight boxer could take a + Karate guy every time. + + Louis runs by them, almost knocking them over. + + LOUIS + (screaming) + Run! Run! + 79. + + + They turn to watch him go. + + SECOND BUM + (shaking his head) + Rush, rush, rush. + + They turn back just as the Terror Dog streaks past them in + hot pursuit. They recoil in fear and watch as the creature + sprints after Louis. + + SECOND BUM + That is one speedy mutt. + + FIRST BUM + He's a big one. You don't want to + mess with that particular breed. + + SECOND BUM + Definitely some sort of fighting + Spaniel, I think. + + +94 EXT. CENTRAL PARK - NIGHT 94 + + Louis runs for his life, afraid to look back. He races + through a tunnel then sees the twinkling lights of the + Tavern on the Green restaurant and heads straight for it. + + +95 EXT. TAVERN ON THE GREEN -- NIGHT 95 + + Louis comes tearing into the courtyard of the restaurant. + + Through the large picture windows he can see well-dressed + people sitting in the elegant dining room. He goes for a + door into the dining room but finds it locked. Then he + tries another door but it, too, is locked. Suddenly, he + hears a low rumbling growl from the bushes. Desperate now, + he starts pounding on the glass. + + +96 INT. TAVERN ON THE GREEN -- SAME TIME 96 + + The wealthy patrons look up and see Louis pounding on the + glass, screaming unintelligibly. + + LOUIS + (muffled) + Help! Help! + + They ignore his pleas and return to their salmon croute. + 80. + + +97 EXT. COURTYARD -- NIGHT 97 + + Louis' heart is pounding, his breath coming in compulsive + gasps as he turns to face the relentless Terror Dog. + + THE TERROR DOG + + It stands there silhouetted in the dark. Then it starts + advancing toward Louis, casting giant shadows on the walls. + + LOUIS + He is paralyzed with fear. + + LOUIS + (trembling) + Nice doggie. Nice. + + THE TERROR DOG + + It pounces with a tremendous roar. + + +98 INT. TAVERN ON THE GREEN -- NIGHT 98 + + The roar echoes through the restaurant. There is the sound + of a violent struggle, then all is quiet. Nobody notices. + + COLUMBUS CIRCLE LATER + + Louis walks out of the park, walking stiffly with a glazed + look in his eyes. He sees a horse and carriage parked at + the curb. He goes right up to the horse and speaks to it, + obviously possessed by the Terror Dog. + + LOUIS + (to the horse) + I am Vinz Clortho. Keymaster of + Gozer, Volguus Zildrohar, Lord of + the Sebouillia. Are you the + Gatekeeper? + + The COACHMAN sees Louis talking to his horse. + + COACHMAN + Hey! He pulls the wagon. I make the + deals. You wanna ride? + + LOUIS + (to Coachman) + Are you the Gatekeeper? + + COACHMAN + 81. + + + No, I'm the Governor of New Jersey. + Now get outta here. + + Louis glares at the Coachman. His eyes begin to glow, + magically. + + LOUIS + (to Coachman) + You will perish in flames, + subcreature! Gozer will destroy you + and your kind! + (he whispers to the + horse) + Wait for the sign. Then all + prisoners will be released. + + Louis lopes off across the street. The cars come screeching + to a halt to avoid hitting him. + + THE STREET + TWO MOUNTED POLICEMEN notice his + strange behavior and follow him + down the street. + + +99 EXT. DANA'S APARTMENT BUILDING -- NIGHT 99 + + Venkman enters dressed neatly in a suit, holding a bouquet + of flowers for Dana. He sees two COPS talking to + dishevelled party guests. He sidles up to one of the cops. + + VENKMAN + What's going on? + + THE COP + Some moron brought a cougar to a + party and it went berserk, + + VENKMAN + Oh. + + He goes to the elevators. + + +100 INT. HALLWAY -- NIGHT 100 + + Venkman walks past Louis' apartment and curiously notes the + splintered door. Then he rings Dana's bell, waits, rings + again and knocks. + + VENKMAN + (calls out) + Dana? + 82. + + +The door opens and Dana is standing there, but she has +changed radically from the woman we met earlier. Her hair +is down, flowing loosely over her naked shoulders, her eyes +are wide open, filled with a kind of love-slave longing, +her lips are parted and wet and her clothes are seductively +tattered. She stares at Venkman. + + VENKMAN + Hi. + (he notes the change in + her) + What happened to you? The cop + downstairs said an animal got loose + up here. What's the story? Are you + all right? + +She stares at him as if she hasn't heard a word he said. + + DANA + Are you the Keymaster? + +Venkman realizes that something bizarre has happened. + + VENKMAN + Not that I know of. + +She starts to close the door but Venkman slides past her +into the apartment. + + VENKMAN + (worried now) + Hey, Dana. What is it? What + happened? + + DANA + I am Zuul. I am the Gatekeeper. + +He looks around the apartment and notices the holes ripped +in the chair. Then he sees the kitchen doorframe charred +and blackened with soot. + + VENKMAN + I think we better get out of here. + + DANA + She crosses to the window and gazes + at the sky as if waiting for + something. + + DANA + We must prepare for the coming of + Gozer. + 83. + + + VENKMAN + (humoring her) + Okay, I'll help you. Should we make + some dip or something? + + DANA + He is the Destructor. + + VENKMAN + Really? Can't wait to meet him. + (he has an idea) + As long as we're waiting for him, + I'd really like to try something + with you -- in the bedroom. + + He takes her hand and she yields. They enter the bedroom. + + +101 INT. DANA'S BEDROOM -- NIGHT 101 + + They enter and Venkman steers her onto the bed. + + DANA + (wantonly) + Do you want this body? + + VENKMAN + (taking her pulse) + Well, I'll just use it for a while + and get it right back to you. + + DANA + Take me now. + + He checks her pupil dilation with a penlight. + + VENKMAN + Well, I make it a rule never to + sleep with possessed people. + + She pulls him down on top of her and kisses him with + supernatural lust. + + VENKMAN + (coming up for air) + Actually, it's more of a policy + than a rule. + + DANA + (stroking him) + I want you inside me. + + VENKMAN + 84. + + + (reluctant) + I don't know. You've got two people + in there already. It could get a + little crowded. + (he gently pushes her + back down on the bed) + I want you to close your eyes and + relax. + (she complies) + Now I'm going to speak to Dana and + I want Dana to answer. + + DANA + I am Zuul. I am ... + + VENKMAN + Right ... You're the Gatekeeper. + But I want Dana. Dana, speak to me + ... + + DANA + (in a low, horrible + unearthly voice) + There is no Dana. I am Zuul. + + VENKMAN + (recoils) + Whoa!! Nice voice. + +She starts to sit up, but he restrains her with a light +touch on the shoulder. + + VENKMAN + (trying another approach) + All right -- Zuul. Listen + carefully. I don't know where you + came from or why, but I want you to + get out of here and leave Dana + alone. I'm going to count to ten + and when I'm finished, you better + be gone. Okay? Here goes. One ... + Two ... Three ... + +A shudder runs through Dana's body, then she slowly starts +to levitate, rising a full three feet off the bed. + + VENKMAN + (aghast) + Wow! + 85. + + + He stands up and circles around the bed looking for some + sort of explanation. He passes his hands over her, then + under her, looking for wires or a force field. Then he + makes a few theatrical moves like a cheap magician. + + +102 EXT. HUDSON PARKWAY -- SAME NIGHT 102 + + Ecto One speeds northward, strobes lit. + + +103 INT. ECTOMOBILE -- NIGHT 103 + + Winston is at the wheel. Stantz pops open a beer and lights + a smoke. They both look completely wasted. Stantz is + looking over some blueprints. + + WINSTON + Hey man. What is it you're so + involved with there? + + STANTZ + Uh ... Oh these are blueprints of + the structural ironwork in Dana + Barrett's apartment building ... + And they're most unusual. + + WINSTON + (changing the subject) + Are you a Christian, Ray? + + STANTZ + (examining documents) + Mmmhmmm. + + WINSTON + Me, too. + + STANTZ + (reacting to something in + the blueprint) + Boy! Solid cores of shielded + Selenium .325. + + WINSTON + Do you believe in God? + + STANTZ + No. But I liked Jesus' style. + + WINSTON + Me, too. Parts of the Bible are + great. + 86. + + + STANTZ + (hardly listening) + The whole roof cap was fabricated + with a magnesium-tungsten alloy. + + WINSTON + Ray, do you remember something in + the Bible about a day when the dead + would rise up from their graves? + + STANTZ + (still absorbed by the + blueprint) + And the seas would boil ... + + WINSTON + Right. And the sky would fall ... + + STANTZ + Judgement Day ... + + WINSTON + Yeah, Judgement Day. + + STANTZ + Every ancient religion had its own + myth about the end of the world. + + WINSTON + Well, has it ever occurred to you + that the reason you've been so busy + lately is because the dead have + been rising from their graves? + + They exchange a look of puzzlement and concern. + + +104 EXT.. FORT DETMERRING -- NIGHT -- SAME TIME 104 + + Ecto One pulls up to a pair of massive parapets and a hewn + timber gate set in a thick redoubt on an escarpment high + above the river. Two figures approach them from the + shadows. + + As they draw closer, Stantz and Winston see their Stetson + hats and uniforms. + + PARK RANGER + Evening. We've had a problem here + for quite some time. I called your + outfit a couple of weeks ago. + + WINSTON + 87. + + + Busy time of year. + + PARK RANGER + Nobody likes to talk about this + sort of thing. + + STANTZ + You don't have to worry about that + with us, sir. + + WINSTON + Right. We'll believe anything. + + +105 INT. FORT -- GUNNER'S CORRIDOR -- NIGHT 105 + + Stantz and Winston walk past a long line of cannon. Their + visors are down. They wear the usual equipment. + + STANTZ + You check the armory. I'll go down + to the officers' barracks. + + They split up. Winston takes a long, low passageway. Stantz + descends a set of stone stairs. They both leave frame. The + sound of their separate footsteps fades O.S. + + +106 EXT. FIREHALL -- NIGHT -- SAME TIME 106 + + A police van pulls up, the garage door opens and Spengler + comes out of the building. He meets a POLICE SERGEANT. + + They walk around to the back door of the van. + + SERGEANT + We picked up this guy and now we + don't know what to do with him, + Bellevue doesn't want him and I'm + afraid to put him in the lock-up. + I'm telling you, there's something + weird about him. And I know you + guys are into this stuff so we + figured we'd check with you. + + The Sergeant unlocks the door and pulls it open. + + +107 INT. THE POLICE VAN -- NIGHT 107 + + Louis is on the floor wearing a strait jacket. He is tied + to the bench with leather restraint straps and ankle cuffs. + 88. + + + LOUIS + (forlorn) + Are you the Gatekeeper? + + Spengler notes the strange glow in Louis' eyes, + + SPENGLER + Bring him inside, Officer. + + +108 INT. BASEMENT -- LATER 108 + + Louis is hooked up to a variety of strange contraptions + including something on his head that looks like an aluminum + mixing bowl wired with hundreds of electrodes. Spengler + monitors Louis' reactions as he questions him. Janine + watches. + + LOUIS + I am Vinz Clortho - Keymaster of + Gozer. + + SPENGLER + (reacts to the name + Gozer) + I am Egon Spengler, Creature of + Earth, Doctor of Physics, Graduate + of M.I.T. + + JANINE + (looking through Louis' + wallet) + According to this his name is Louis + Tully. + + LOUIS + Oh, no. Tully is the fleshbag I'm + using. I must wait inside for the + sign. + + JANINE + Do you want some coffee while + you're waiting? + + LOUIS + (to Spengler) + Do I? + + SPENGLER + Yes, have some. + (Janine goes to the table + and puts some water up to + boil) + 89. + + + Vinz, what sign are you waiting + for? + + LOUIS + Gozer the Traveller will come in + one of the pre-chosen forms. During + the rectification of the Vuldronaii + the Traveller came as a very large + and moving Torb. Then of course in + the third reconciliation of the + last of the Meketrex supplicants + they chose a new form for him, that + of a Sloar. Many Shubs and Zuuls + knew what it was to be roasted in + the depths of the Sloar that day I + can tell you. + + Spengler stares at Louis for a moment then looks over at + Janine. + + JANINE + She rolls her eyes at Spengler and + mimes the traditional sign for + lunacy by pointing to her temple + and tracing a circle with her index + finger. Then the phone rings and + Spengler answers it. + + SPENGLER + Hello? + + +109 INT. DANA'S BEDROOM -- SAME TIME 109 + + Venkman is lying on the bed with the phone. Dana is asleep + next to him, still floating three feet in the air with a + blanket over her. + + VENKMAN + It's Peter, Egon. I've got a + problem. + + +110 147 INTERCUT SPENGLER AND VENKMAN 110 + + SPENGLER + What is it? + + VENKMAN + I'm with Dana Barrett and she's + floating three feet off the bed. + + SPENGLER + 90. + + + Does she want to be? + + VENKMAN + I don't think so. It's more of that + Gozer thing. She says she's the + Gatekeeper. Does that make any + sense to you? + + SPENGLER + Some. I just met the Keymaster. + He's here with me now. + (there's a long silence + on the other end) + Venkman? Are you there? + + VENKMAN + Yeah, yeah. I was just thinking. It + probably wouldn't be a good idea + for them to get together at this + point. + + SPENGLER + I agree. + + VENKMAN + You have to keep him there. Do + whatever you have to, but don't let + him leave, He could be very + dangerous. + + SPENGLER + He looks nervously at Louis. + + LOUIS + He pours some instant coffee + crystals into his mouth and chews + them up, then he drinks a beaker of + boiling water that's been heating + over a Bunsen Burner. + + SPENGLER + (into the phone) + All right. I'll try. + + VENKMAN + I'll spend the night here and get + back first thing in the morning. + + SPENGLER + All right, Peter. Good night. + +They hang up. + 91. + + + JANINE + She crosses to Spengler. + + JANINE + (worried) + Egon, there's something very + strange about that man. + (she indicates Louis) + I'm very psychic usually and right + now I have this terrible feeling + that something awful is going to + happen to you. I'm afraid you're + going to die. + + SPENGLER + Die in what sense? + + JANINE + In the physical sense. + + SPENGLER + I don't care. I see us as tiny + parts of a vast organism, like two + bacteria living on a rotting speck + of dust floating in an infinite + void. + + JANINE + That's so romantic. + + She hugs him, Spengler responds awkwardly, not sure where + to put his hands. + + SPENGLER + (nervous) + You have nice clavicles. + (he gulps) + I wonder where Stantz is. I think + we're going to need him. + + +111 INT. FORT DETMERRING -- SINGLE OFFICERS' QUARTERS -- NIGHT 111 + + Stantz is in a painstakingly restored period room with a + four poster bed, writing table and wardrobe hung with + uniforms. His own jumpsuit and backpack lie in a heap + beside the bed. He fingers an officer's uniform then tries + it on. He steps to a full-length mirror and models it, + striking a few heroic poses. He shrugs, sits on the bed, + bouncing the mattress and squeezing it. He then lies down + full length and tests it, hands behind his head. + + STANTZ + 92. + + + He yawns. His eyes droop, blink and + finally close. His head lolls + sideways, his mouth drops open + slightly and he drops off to sleep, + exhausted. + + +112 INT. WARDROBE -- NIGHT 112 + + A uniform sleeve moves slightly. A sabre in its sheath + begins to tap lightly against the open doorsash. A + phosphorescent light streaks out in between gaps in the + clothing, casting patterns over the room. + + STANTZ' PACK AND WANDS + + A panel light winks on. The needle on his PKE meter jumps + into the red. + + STANTZ + He rolls over. From inside the + wardrobe a shimmering pink mist + rises up and begins to take form on + the ceiling. + + MIST + The vaguest remnants of a human + form take shape. It hovers and + shifts as if appraising Stantz, + + STANTZ + He tosses and rolls onto his back, + still deeply asleep. + + BED CANOPY + The mist slithers in through the + curtains and takes a position above + him. It begins to descend slowly. + + STANTZ + The mist widens and elongates and + sprawls in suspension over his + body. He wakes. + + STANTZ + The apparition is inches above his + face. He gasps but can't move, + totally transfixed with fear. + + STANTZ' POV + 93. + + + He is face-to-face with a lost soul. It is a beautiful + feminine face. It presses in closer. He sucks in his + breath. Is he being smothered? The gaunt figure then slides + slowly away from his face and down to a spot below his + waist. + + STANTZ + He props himself up on his elbows + and looks down. Suddenly the + apparition vanishes. Then his belt + comes undone as if pulled by an + invisible hand and his zipper + slowly opens. + + CLOSE-UP -- STANTZ' FACE + + His look changes from fear to confusion to pleasure. He + closes his eyes and submits. + + +113 INT. BARRACKS CORRIDOR -- NIGHT 113 + + Winston is smoking a cigarette, ambling down the barracks + corridor. He hears voices and walks to the door of the + barracks. + + WINSTON + Stantz? You okay in there? + + STANTZ + (from inside) + LATER, MAN!! + + Winston shrugs and slinks out. + + +114 EXT. FIREHALL -- MORNING 114 + + Two cars pull up out front, a New York City Police car and + a lime green K-car with U.S. Government plates. They are + followed by a Con Edison utilities van and a County + Sheriff's car. Peck gets out of the government car. Two + COPS step out and flank him. A POLICE CAPTAIN joins them + and they all enter the firehall. + + +115 INT. FIREHALL -- RECEPTION AREA 115 + + Janine is at her desk when the law enters and walks right + past her. + + PECK + 94. + + + (heading for the + basement) + This way, Captain. + + JANINE + (rushes over to block + their way) + I beg your pardon! Just where do + you think you're going? + + PECK + Step aside, Miss, or I'll have you + arrested for interfering with a + police officer. + + JANINE + (not moving) + Who do you think you're talking to, + Mister? Do I look like a child? You + can't come in here without some + kind of warrant or writ or + something. + + Peck hands her the court orders. + + PECK + (naming them) + Cease and desist all commerce + order, seizure of premises and + chattels, ban on the use of public + utilities for non-licensed waste + handlers and a Federal Entry and + Inspection Order. + + JANINE + (steps aside) + This is just like Poland. + + Peck brushes past her and leads his cohorts toward the + basement. + + +116 INT. BASEMENT -- LATER 116 + + Spengler is arguing with Peck. Louis is sitting quietly in + the corner, watching the argument with interest. + + PECK + (high-handed) + I want to see what's in there. Now + either you shut off those "beams" + or we'll shut them off for you. + 95. + + + SPENGLER + (calmly) + You can see what's inside through + the monitor if you wish. + + He switches it on. + + PECK + (ignores it) + I'm not interested in TV right now. + + +117 EXT. FIREHALL 117 + + Venkman arrives in a taxi, sees the police cars parked + outside and dashes in. + + +118 INT. BASEMENT 118 + + The argument is still going on when Venkman enters and + asserts himself. + + VENKMAN + (to Policemen) + At ease, Officers. I'm Peter + Venkman. I think there's been some + kind of misunderstanding here and I + want to cooperate in every way I + can. + + PECK + (turns on him + immediately) + Forget it, Venkman. You had your + chance to cooperate but you thought + it was more fun to insult me. Now + it's my turn, smart-ass. + + SPENGLER + (excited) + He wants to shut down the storage + grid. + + VENKMAN + If you turn that thing off we won't + be responsible for the + consequences. + + PECK + On the contrary! You will be held + completely responsible. + (to the Con-Ed Man) + 96. + + + Turn it off. + +The CON-ED MAN steps to the control panel and looks at the +switches, meters and chasing lights. + + VENKMAN + (to the Con-Ed Man) + Don't do it! I'm warning you. + +THE CON-ED MAN + +He looks nervously at the Police Captain. + + CON-ED MAN + I've never seen anything like this + before. I don't know ... + + PECK + (enraged) + Just do it, fella. Nobody asked for + your opinion. + +The Con-Ed Man reaches for a switch but Venkman grabs him +from behind. + + VENKMAN + (to the Con-Ed Man) + Don't be a jerk! + +The Cops grab Venkman and drag him off the Con-Ed Man. + + PECK + If he tries that again, shoot him. + +The Captain looks at Peck with contempt. + + CAPTAIN + (to Peck) + You do your job, pencil-neck. Don't + tell us how to do ours. + + VENKMAN + Thank you, Officer. + + PECK + (to Con-Ed Man) + Now turn it off. + +The Cops slacken their hold on Venkman. He looks at +Spengler, worried. + + SPENGLER + 97. + + + He mimes an explosion with his + hands. + + VENKMAN + He nods and backs towards the door. + Spengler gets the same thought. + + LOUIS + He sees Spengler backing away and + starts to do the same. + + CONTROL PANEL + The Con-Ed Man turns all the + switches to the OFF position. The + panel lights go out. + + POWER METER + The needle indicator drops to zero. + + PECK + He feels the floor start to shake. + + VENKMAN, SPENGLER AND LOUIS + + They run like crazy for the stairs. Spengler grabs Janine + on the way out. + + THE STORAGE FACILITY + + A strange light starts to leak through the cracks between + the concrete blocks. Suddenly one of the blocks is blown + across the room. + + +119 EXT. THE FIREHALL 119 + + Everyone comes running out as the storage facility + explodes. + + A powerful geyser of irridescent energy shoots out the top + of the building like a phenomenal Roman Candle reaching a + hundred feet in the air. + + +120 INT. DANA'S BEDROOM -- THAT INSTANT 120 + + As the explosion rumbles in the distance, Dana's eyes pop + open as if cued by the blast. + + +121 EXT. FIREHALL -- SAME TIME 121 + 98. + + + Venkman, Spengler and the others are dodging and ducking a + shower of debris. + + LOUIS + He stands there oblivious to the + danger, looking up at the glowing + geyser of energy. Janine is beside + him. + + LOUIS + It is time. This is the sign. + + JANINE + It's a sign, all right ... "Going + Out Of Business." + + Louis walks off down the street as if in the grip of some + powerful psychic compulsion. The others are too busy to + notice his departure. + + +122 EXT. LOWER MANHATTAN 122 + + A wide shot of the island shows the glistening geyser + spurting high into the air. The irridescent cloud, + generated by the geyser starts moving across Manhattan + toward Dana's building. Sirens are screaming all over town + as police cars, fire trucks and emergency vehicles race to + the scene. + + +123 EXT. FIREHALL -- LATER 123 + + Firetrucks, police cars, Con-Ed trucks and a general mob + are assembled, watching the roof of the building which is + spurting a translucent blue substance. It looks like a + massive natural gas flame. Bits of ecto material rain down + on the on-lookers. + + SPENGLER + Flanked by police, he tries to + answer questions from fire + department officials and a + hazardous chemical EXPERT in a + bulky decontamination suit. + + GUY IN SUIT + ... does it contain TCE, PCB or + tailings from styrene esters or any + polyfluoric groups...? + + FIRE CAPTAIN + 99. + + + What are the pink particles? What + will happen if we use water? + +Spengler just shakes his head. + + SPENGLER + No ... no water. There's nothing + you can do. + + FIRE CAPTAIN + Did you have any kind of solvents + or any concentrated sulphurs of any + kind? + +Ecto One pulls up. Winston and Stantz jump out. Stantz +finds Venkman and Spengler. + + STANTZ + What happened??!!!? + + SPENGLER + The storage facility blew. This one + ... + (indicates Peck) + ... shut off the protection grid. + + VENKMAN + Suddenly remembers another problem. + + VENKMAN + (to Spengler) + Where's the Keymaster? + + SPENGLER + (looks for Louis) + Oh, shit! + + STANTZ + (at a loss) + Who's the Keymaster? + +Spengler looks at Venkman. They both tear off to find Louis +but Peck intervenes. + + PECK + (to a Cop) + Stop them! I want them arrested, + Captain. These men have been acting + in criminal violation of the + Environmental Protection Act and + this explosion was a direct result. + +The Police Captain restrains Venkman from leaving. + 100. + + + VENKMAN + (shouts at Peck) + You turned off the power! + (to Captain) + + VENKMAN + Look, there was another man here + ... You have to find him and bring + him back. A short determined- + looking guy with the eyes of a + happy zombie. + + PECK + (to the Cop) + See! They are using drugs. + + Spengler turns on Peck with uncharacteristic fury. + + SPENGLER + If you don't shut up I'm going to + rip out your septum. + + Peck backs off. + + POLICE CAPTAIN + (exasperated) + I don't know what's going on here + but I'm going to have to arrest you + all. You can discuss it with the + judge. I'm going to read you your + rights now, so please listen + carefully ... + + +124 EXT. THE BOWERY 124 + + Louis walks briskly and purposefully uptown, gazing at the + symmetrical lights in the sky. + + SUBWAY ENTRANCE + As Louis walks by, a huge crowd of + people descends the stairs into the + subway. The last of them disappears + around the corner. Then echoing + screams are heard and the whole + crowd comes charging back up the + stairs pursued by a strange + apparition. + + +125 INT. DANA'S APARTMENT 125 + 101. + + + She is standing at the open bedroom window gazing down into + the streets below. + + +126 EXT. SEDGEWICK HOTEL -- SAME TIME 126 + + A Sabrett HOT DOG VENDOR is dispensing pretzels and hot + dogs from his pushcart. + + THE VENDOR + He opens the top of the bin and + reaches in to get a bun. He feels + around inside, knowing the cart + should be loaded with food. Then he + peers inside and yanks his arm out + with a shout. He falls back in + fear. + + THE CART + The gluttonous Onion-Headed Vapor + rises out of the pushcart stuffed + with hot dogs, buns and pretzels. + It belches loudly at the gaping + spectators, then flits down the + street with the pushcart following + under its own power. + + +127 EXT. EXXON BUILDING -- SAME TIME 127 + + A well-dressed BUSINESSMAN comes rushing out and jumps into + a cab parked at the curb. + + +128 INT.. THE BACK SEAT 128 + + The Businessman leans close to the safety partition and + shouts his destination. + + BUSINESSMAN + Gulf and Western Building! And I'm + in a hurry so let's not dawdle. + + THE FRONT SEAT + + Through the windshield we see that the driver is a badly + decomposed corpse in a leather jacket and snap-brim cap. + + THE PASSENGER + Through the partition he sees a + skeletal hand reach out and start + the meter. + 102. + + +129 EXT. THE STREET 129 + + The cab peels away from the curb at tremendous speed and + turns the wrong way up a one-way street. + + +130 INT. AN OFFICE - SAME TIME 130 + + It's the accounts department of a major corporation. Young + men and women are working at typewriters and computer + terminals in the sterile, modern office. + + A PROGRAMMER + She bends over at the file cabinets + and something gooses her. She looks + around, miffed, but sees no one. + She goes back to her desk. Her + skirt hikes up suddenly. She yanks + it back down. Then she feels a + strange, not unpleasant tickling + under her. She squirms. Her skirt + goes up again. The tickling gets + unbearable, forcing her to stand. + She walks briskly between the rows + of desks, trying to get to the + ladies room, fighting to keep her + skirt down. Her co-workers begin to + notice and laugh. + + A TYPIST + She stands up to look and her + blouse pops open. + + THE OFFICE + All the women begin to scream and + squirm as the invisible molester + runs wild in the office. + + +131 EXT. CENTRAL PARK -- SAME TIME 131 + + Louis enters a long dark pedestrian tunnel. + + INSIDE THE TUNNEL + + A gang of MUGGERS is smoking something in a weird pipelike + device. One of them sees the approaching silhouette of + Louis and hisses to his cohorts. The others all look and + slowly begin to fan out across the width of the tunnel. + + LOUIS + 103. + + + He is staring straight ahead and + entirely focused on his destination + as the muggers approach and + confront him. He stops. They are + deliberately blocking his path. + + MUGGER + (to Louis) + Okay ... give me. + + Louis blinks stupidly. + + LOUIS + Are you the Gatekeeper? + + MUGGER + Come on. You want me to stick you? + Come on. + + VINZ + I am Vinz Clortho. I am the + Keymaster. Do you bar my way? + + MUGGER #2 + Are you crazy, man? You don't give, + Jino's gonna rip you, man. Nobody + gets by Jino. + + LOUIS + (repeats) + Do you bar my way? + + MUGGER + Yeah. We bar your way. + + LOUIS + His eyes widen, he inhales deeply, + then opens his mouth and roars. + Irridescent lights pour out of his + mouth. + + THE MUGGERS + They scream and run, horrified and + disgusted by Louis' unearthly + display. + + +132 EXT. STREET 132 + + The cab driven by the corpse weaves through traffic at + breakneck speed. Cars are forced up on the curb. + Pedestrians run for safety. + 104. + + +133 INT. THE BACK SEAT 133 + + The Businessman is reading the Wall Street Journal, + oblivious to the whole situation. + + +134 EXT. ST. MARKS PLAYHOUSE -- DAY 134 + + A worn, graffiti-spattered $1.99 triple bill movie house in + the New Wave district near Second Avenue. The bill reads: + + ALL NIGHT ALL DAY HORROR SHOW IN 3-D + + +135 INT. THEATER 135 + + The house is packed with hooting, jeering, beer-drinking + potsmoking downtowners, all wearing cardboard 3-D glasses. + + They are wildly razzing and throwing things at the screen + on which is running a bad sixties British horror indie pic. + + The film breaks. The sound crackles off and the lights come + on. There is a storm of protest and abuse hurled at the + projectionist. Then from all around them there starts a + thin whistling whine. It builds above the shouts and jeers + in the theater until everyone stops to hear what it is. It + is like no other sound ever heard -- a piercing, all- + permeating shrill whistle like the fan blades of some + massive unseen turbine beginning to rotate. + + The lights in the theater flicker. The musty ancient + curtains on either side of the screen are picked up in an + unseen wind which lifts them, spreading dust and ripped old + fabric about the house. There are shouts and sounds and + noises from deep beyond the recesses of the backstage. The + curtains are now flying in a serious wind. All the lights + in the theater go out except that from the projection + booth. + + From a point in the center of the screen, a searing bolt of + phosphorescent light rips back along the projection beam + into the booth. The beam evolves into an etheric strand of + unified glistening particles. The wind dies down. People in + the house are hushed. They gaze transfixed as a procession + of phantasms emerge in single file through the illuminated + screen. As if suspended on a clothesline, they weave and + bounce along the length of the pulsating beam, and pass + through the hole in the projection booth. The apparition is + gone. All is quiet. Then the audience bursts into wildly + enthusiastic applause. + 105. + + +136 INT. NYPD LOCK-UP 136 + + Winston is staring out through the bars talking to himself. + + WINSTON + (depressed) + We're gonna get five years for + this. Plus they're gonna make us + retrap all those spooks. I knew I + shouldn't have taken this job. + + He bangs on the bars and crosses to Venkman, Stantz and + Spengler who are huddled together looking at blueprints of + Dana's building. + + STANTZ + (intense) + Look at the structure of the roof + cap. It looks exactly like the kind + of telemetry tracker NASA uses to + identify dead pulsars in other + galaxies. + + SPENGLER + And look at this, Peter + (indicates another + diagram) + Cold-riveted girders with selenium + cores. + + Venkman leans in to look but suddenly notices that they + have an audience. + + THE CELL + The Ghostbusters are surrounded by + a motley assortment of BUMS, PUNKS, + HOODS and a particularly mean- + looking gang of BIKERS, all + listening intently to their + discussion. + + VENKMAN + (to their cellmates) + Everybody with us so far? + + The other prisoners mutter and scratch their heads, then + drift off. + + STANTZ + (back to his point) + The ironwork extends down through + fifty feet of bedrock and touches + the water table! + 106. + + +He looks at Venkman who doesn't see the significance. + + VENKMAN + (shrugs) + I guess they don't build them like + they used to, huh? + + STANTZ + No! Nobody ever built them like + this! The architect was either an + authentic whacko or a certified + genius. The whole building is like + a huge antenna for pulling in and + concentrating psychokinetic energy. + + VENKMAN + Who was the architect? + + STANTZ + He's listed on the blueprints as I. + Shandor. + + SPENGLER + (exclaims) + Of course! + (the others turn and look + at him) + Ivo Shandor, I saw his name in + Tobin's SPIRIT GUIDE. He started a + secret society in 1920. + + VENKMAN + (putting it all together) + Let me guess -- Gozer Worshippers. + + SPENGLER + Yes. After the First World War + Shandor decided that society was + too sick to survive. And he wasn't + alone. He had close to a thousand + followers when he died. They + conducted rituals, bizarre rituals, + intended to bring about the end of + the world. + + VENKMAN + (now very worried about + Dana) + She said he was "the Destructor." + + SPENGLER + Who? + 107. + + + VENKMAN + Gozer. + + SPENGLER + (confused) + You talked to Gozer? + + VENKMAN + Get a grip on yourself, Egon. I + talked to Dana Barrett and she + referred to Gozer as the + Destructor. + + STANTZ + (proud) + See? I told you something big was + about to happen. + + Winston has heard enough. + + WINSTON + This is insane! You actually + believe that some moldy Babylonian + God is going to drop in at 78th and + Central Park West and start tearing + up the city? + + SPENGLER + (corrects him) + Sumarian -- not Babylonian, + + Winston just shakes his head. Then a uniformed GUARD + appears with a high-ranking POLICE OFFICIAL and unlocks the + cell door. + + POLICE OFFICIAL + Are you the Ghostbusters? + + VENKMAN + What about it? + + POLICE OFFICIAL + The mayor wants to see you -- right + away. The whole island is going + crazy. Let's go. + + They exit. + + +137 EXT. CITY HALL 137 + + The official cars arrive and the Ghostbusters are hustled + past a mob of reporters, all shouting questions at once. + 108. + + + REPORTERS + (as babble) + Are you under arrest? Did you have + a bomb factory in the basement? + What are you going to do about all + these ghosts? + + +138 INT. MAYOR'S OFFICE 138 + + Secretaries and aides scurry about in a chaos of telephones + and waiting city officials. As the Ghostbusters are led + through the outer offices, everyone stops what they're + doing to stare at them. + + +139 INT. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY 139 + + The Ghostbusters enter and see a very concerned group of + leaders arguing like crazy. + + The Police and Fire Commissioners, State and City Police + Commandants, the Archbishop of the New York Diocese, the + Regional Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, + the Governor of the State of New York, and various other + high-ranking officials. + + THE AIDE + (entering with the + Ghostbusters) + The Ghostbusters are here, Mr. + Mayor. + + At once, the group turns and instantly regains perfect + decorum. + + THE MAYOR + He is a likeable Democrat and a man + of the people -- particularly the + Irish, Italian and Jewish people. + + MAYOR + (looking them over) + Okay, the Ghostbusters. And who's + Peck? + + Peck shoulders his way forward. + + PECK + (adrenalin pumping) + I'm Walter Peck, sir. And I'm + prepared to make a full report. + (holds up dossier) + 109. + + + These men are complete snowball + artists. They use nerve and sense + gases to induce hallucinations. The + people think they're seeing ghosts + and call these bozos, who + conveniently show up to get rid of + the problem with a fake electronic + light show. + + MAYOR + (to Venkman) + You using nerve gas? + + VENKMAN + The man is a psychopath, Your + Honor. + + PECK + Probably a mixture of gases, no + doubt stolen from the Army ... + + STANTZ + Bullshit!!! + + PECK + ... improperly stored and touched + off with those high-voltage laser + beams they use in their light show. + They caused an explosion. + +The Mayor looks for help from the assembled leaders, + + FIRE COMMISSIONER + All I know is, that wasn't a light + show we saw this morning. I've seen + every form of combustion known to + man, but this beats me. + + POLICE COMMISSIONER + And nobody's using nerve gas on all + the people that have seen those ... + things ... all over the city. The + walls were bleeding at the 53rd + Precinct. How do you explain that? + +He looks to the Archbishop. Everybody focuses on the +ornately attired Prelate. + + ARCHBISHOP + 110. + + +Officially, the Church will not +take a position on the religious +implications of these ... +phenomena. However, since they +started, people have been lining up +at every church in the city to +confess and take communion. We've +had to put on extra priests. +Personally, I think it's a sign +from God but don't quote me on +that. + + MAYOR + (shaking his head) +I can't call a press conference and +tell everyone to start praying. + + WINSTON +He steps forward. + + WINSTON +I'm Winston Zeddemore, Your Honor. +I've only been with the company for +a couple of weeks, but I gotta tell +you -- these things are real. + + WINSTON +Since I joined these men I have +seen shit that would turn you +white. + + THE MAYOR +He rubs his eyes wearily. + + MAYOR + (to Venkman) +So what do I do now? + + VENKMAN +He seizes the moment. + + VENKMAN +Mr. Mayor, it's a pretty simple +choice. You can believe Mr. Pecker +here ... + + PECK + (snaps) +That's "Peck!" + + VENKMAN + (ignores him) + 111. + + + ... or you can accept the fact that + this city is heading for a disaster + of really Biblical proportions. + + MAYOR + What do you mean "Biblical?" + + VENKMAN + Old Testament, Mr. Mayor. "Wrath of + God"-type stuff. The seas could + boil, fire and brimstone falling + from the sky ... + + STANTZ + (chimes in) + ... forty years of darkness, + earthquakes, mass hysteria, human + sacrifice ... + + MAYOR + Enough! I get the point. + (really torn) + But what if you're wrong? + + VENKMAN + If I'm wrong then nothing happens + and you toss us in the can. But if + I'm right, and if we can stop this + thing ... + + VENKMAN + well, let's just say that you could + save the lives of a lot of + registered voters. + + The Mayor starts nodding affirmatively, clearly convinced + by Venkman's rational assessment. + + PECK + (furious) + I don't believe you're seriously + considering listening to these men! + + The Mayor takes a long look at Peck. + + MAYOR + Get him out of here. + (Peck looks stricken) + We've got work to do. What do you + need from me? + + +140 EXT. DANA'S APARTMENT BUILDING - SAME TIME 140 + 112. + + + Louis arrives in front of the building and looks up, + Strange lights are beginning to flash from the windows, He + enters the building and a moment later a huge tremor shakes + the structure. + + +141 INT. DANA'S FLOOR 141 + + The elevator doors open and Louis gets out. A crowd of + tenants rushes onto the elevator clutching their most + prized possessions. He gets through the panicked tenants + and walks down the hall. + + MRS. BLUM, a neighbor, comes out of her apartment carrying + an armload of small appliances. + + MRS. BLUM + Louis! What are you doing standing + there ... get out of the building + ... don't you know it's an + earthquake or something? + + LOUIS + The Traveller is coming. + + MRS. BLUM + Don't be crazy. Nobody is going to + come and visit you with all this + commotion going on. + + She rushes off leaving Louis alone in the hall. He goes to + Dana's door and mechanically knocks three times. His + knocking echoes thunderously throughout the building. + + THE DOOR + It opens and Louis sees Dana + standing there. A tremendous + thunderclap rattles the building. + + LOUIS + (his eyes light up) + Are you the Gatekeeper? + + DANA + (nods) + I am Zuul. + + Hearing that, Louis grabs Dana with a passion that's been + building in his unconscious for 8000 years. He kisses her + with savage lust and pulls her to the floor out of frame as + an explosive force blows through the apartment. + 113. + + +142 INT. CITY HALL CORRIDOR 142 + + Venkman, Stantz and the Mayor walk briskly toward the + vehicle dock at the back of the building. Aides scurry + along behind them, awaiting instructions. + + MAYOR + I don't understand it, Why here? + Why now? + + VENKMAN + What goes around, comes around, Mr. + Mayor. The big Lazy Susan of Karma + just keeps turning and sometimes we + get the short end of the stick. + + STANTZ + This may be Nature's way of telling + us to slow down. You have to admit + it's kind of humbling, isn't it? + + MAYOR + (shouts after them) + We're humble already! Hasn't this + city suffered enough? + + They come out onto the loading dock. + + +143 EXT. LOADING DOCK 143 + + The Ectomobile is parked there. Winston and Spengler are + charging all the packs off the building current. There's a + lot of police activity around them as orders are + dispatched. + + A POLICE CAPTAIN reports to Venkman. + + CAPTAIN + We've cleared the whole building + and cordonned off the street. I'm + massing our own special tactics + squad and the National Guard is on + standby. + + AIDE + I better alert the Red Cross, too. + + SPENGLER + He looks up and sees Janine + standing on the dock. She crosses + to him. + 114. + + + JANINE + (a little teary) + I want you to have this. + (she hands him a coin) + + SPENGLER + What is it? + + JANINE + It's a souvenir from the 1964 + World's Fair at Flushing Meadow. + It's my lucky coin. + + SPENGLER + I don't believe in luck. + + JANINE + Keep it anyway. I have another one + at home. + + SPENGLER + Thank you. + + They hug. + + THE ECTOMOBILE + Stantz, Venkman and Winston get in. + Spengler rushes over and joins + them. + + +144 INT. ECTOMOBILE 144 + + Venkman turns around and looks at his friends. + + VENKMAN + Okay. Just remember, whatever + happens out there, we are total + professionals. + + VENKMAN + Not only are we the best + Ghostbusters around, we're the only + Ghostbusters around. It's up to us. + + They all shake hands. Then Venkman sticks his hand out the + window and signals like a cavalry officer. + + VENKMAN + (shouts) + Move 'em out! + 115. + + +145 EXT. REAR OF CITY HALL 145 + + A pair of police motorcycles comes roaring up the driveway + followed by the Ectomobile and two police cruisers. The + motorcade turns up the street and heads uptown at high + speed. They pass a column of National Guard trucks. + + +146 EXT. DANA'S APARTMENT BUILDING 146 + + The street has been blocked off with police barricades but + a huge crowd has gathered nonetheless to watch the strange + lights and flashes emanating from the upper floors of the + building. + + THE CROWD + The news media are out in front + filming and taping everything. A + contingent of Doomsday freaks is + gathered with signs proclaiming + "REPENT FOR THE END IS AT HAND!" A + few Catholic priests are kneeling, + performing rites of exorcism. + + THE CROWD + A gang of punks is hanging around + hoping for a disaster. A handful of + Hassidic Jews behind them are + wailing in earnest. The police work + to restrain the crowd. + + THE STREET + The screaming of sirens turns the + attention of the crowd as the + motorcade arrives. As the + Ectomobile rounds the corner a huge + cheer goes up from the crowd. + + THE CROWD + The punks cheer. The Hassidic Jews + wave their black hats and start + dancing for joy. + + THE ECTOMOBILE + It pulls up in front of the + building. The doors fly open and + the Ghostbusters all jump out at + once. The crowd roars. + + THE PRIESTS + They leap to their feet and give + each other "high fives." + 116. + + + VENKMAN + He raises both fists like a + victorious boxer. + + VENKMAN + (shouts to the crowd) + Ghostbusters! + +The crowd thunders its approval. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They quickly finish suiting up at + the rear of the Ectomobile. + + VENKMAN + (keyed up) + Are we all together on this now? + + WINSTON + (in earnest) + I think we should get on a plane + right now and go to Australia or + Indonesia until this blows over. + + VENKMAN + I'm going to make a note of your + suggestion and possibly bring it up + later if this thing really gets out + of hand. Now let's move. + +They start heading for the lobby entrance to the building, + + VOICE IN CROWD (MAN) + Get 'em! + + VOICE IN CROWD (GIRL) + All right, Ghostbusters! + +The crowd applauds as the Ghostbusters approach the +entrance. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They stop in front of the building + and look up at the roof. + +THEIR POV + +A blinding flash of light shoots + +from the rooftop temple. + +THE BUILDING ENTRANCE + 117. + + + The whole building seems to groan as if under enormous + pressure. Then suddenly the concrete facade cracks open and + the pavement in front of the building collapses dropping + the Ghostbusters and a police car into the enormous + sinkhole. + + The crowd gasps. + + THE SINKHOLE + There is a tense moment of silence, + then the Ghostbusters pop up and + climb out of the pit. + + VENKMAN + I've heard of underground parking + but this is ridiculous. + + They flash the "okay" sign to the crowd and enter the + building. + + +147 EXT. THE ROOFTOP -- SAME TIME 147 + + Dana and Louis emerge from the stairwell, approach the + Temple and mount the pedestals once occupied by the Terror + Dogs. + + THE TEMPLE + The walls begin to vibrate in + response. + + +148 EXT. THE STREET BELOW 148 + + Blinding beams of light flash from all the windows. + + +149 INT. STAIRWELL 149 + + The Ghostbusters trudge up thirty-five flights of stairs. + + +150 INT. THIRTY-FIFTH FLOOR HALLWAY 150 + + The stairwell door opens and the Ghostbusters stagger into + the hallway, completely exhausted. + + VENKMAN + (gasping and spitting) + I'm glad we took the stairs. + + +151 INT. DANA'S DOOR 151 + 118. + + + The Ghostbusters arrive. The door frame is charred and + blackened by soot. Venkman rings the doorbell. DING-DONG. + + VENKMAN + Dana? + + WINSTON + Maybe we should go downstairs and + call first? + + Venkman knocks on the door and the door simply falls off + its hinges and crashes to the floor. The Ghostbusters gape + at the damage to the apartment. + + +152 INT. DANA'S APARTMENT 152 + + The exterior building wall is completely gone providing an + unobstructed view of the Hudson and New Jersey. All the + furniture is overturned and the other walls are cracked. A + powerful wind blows through the apartment fluttering the + shredded curtains. + + WINSTON + (ready to leave) + Well, she's not here. Let's go. + + VENKMAN + No! The kitchen! + + +153 INT. THE KITCHEN 153 + + The team enters and sees that the refrigerator has been + blown away revealing a hole in the wall and the entrance to + a stone staircase behind it. + + VENKMAN + He looks at the forbidding portal + and turns to Stantz. + + VENKMAN + (slaps his shoulder) + Go! + + Stantz realizes that Venkman expects him to go first. He + leads the charge up the stairs. + + +154 EXT. THE ROOF 154 + 119. + + +Dana and Louis stare at the Temple, then begin a miraculous +and horrible transformation into the hideous forms of the +Terror Dogs. + + THE TEMPLE + The solid stone walls rumble + ominously and start to separate. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They come running out onto the roof + and gape at the scene. + + THE TEMPLE + The walls open completely revealing + the secret architecture of the + Temple: A stone staircase leading + to a set of monumental doors, and + beyond them a massive pyramid that + appears to be suspended in mid-air + with no visible means of support. + +LOUIS AND DANA + +They complete their transformation into the Terror Dogs, +which now turn and snarl menacingly at the Ghostbusters. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They can't believe their eyes. + + VENKMAN + (aghast) + Shit! I've been out with some real + dogs, but this is ridiculous! + +The heavy rumbling of moving stone draws their attention +back to the temple. + + THE TEMPLE + The Terror Dogs have now taken + ritual positions on the staircase. + The heavy stone gates begin to open + and a bright white light starts to + emerge. As the light descends the + stairs a human form slowly + materializes. + + THE FORM + 120. + + + It is a thin, hollow-cheeked, + distinguished looking man in his + early sixties. His eyes are burning + red pin-holes, He looks around at + the spectacular rooftop view, then + acknowledges the two Terror Dogs + and starts stroking them like house + pets. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They stare at the apparition, + + SPENGLER + (recognizes him) + It's Shandor - the architect! + + WINSTON + I thought he died! + + VENKMAN + It doesn't seem to have slowed him + down any. + + STANTZ + I don't think it's Shandor. + +He gets to his feet and speaks sharply to Gozer. + + STANTZ + Gozer the Gozerian? + + GOZER + He looks up and seems to notice the + Ghostbusters for the first time. + + STANTZ + He 'busts' Gozer. + + STANTZ + (forceful) + As a duly-constituted + representative of the City of New + York, and on behalf of the County + and State of New York, the United + States of America, the Planet Earth + and all its inhabitants, I hereby + order you to cease and desist any + and all supernatural activity and + return at once to your place of + origin or next parallel dimension. + + VENKMAN + (to Stantz) + 121. + + + Well, that ought to do it. + + GOZER + He stands up to his full height and + regards Stantz curiously. + + GOZER + Are you a god? + + STANTZ + (compulsively honest) + No. + + GOZER + Then die! + +He raises his arms and blows away the Ghostbusters with +searing bolts of energy. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + Momentarily stunned, they tumble + all the way down the stairs and + almost fall off the edge of the + roof. + + WINSTON + (to Stantz) + You should've said "yes!" He might + have been willing to negotiate. + +Venkman gets to his feet first, really mad now. + + VENKMAN + (setting his wands) + Okay. That's it! I'm gonna turn + this guy into toast. + +The Ghostbusters leap into action. One by one they activate +their Proton packs and take up positions for an entrapment. + + GOZER + He braces for the onslaught. + + VENKMAN + He shoots a particle stream at + Gozer. + + GOZER + He leaps out of the way with + superhuman agility and executes a + perfect double-flip with a half- + twisting round-off at the end. + 122. + + + VENKMAN + He can't believe his eyes. + + VENKMAN + Agile bastard, isn't he? + + STANTZ + Forget the trapping! Just blast + him! + + The others adjust their units and they all blaze away at + Gozer. + + GOZER + He stands there calmly and absorbs + the force of the streams. There is + a brilliant pink flash and Gozer + disappears. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They stare for a long moment, + finding it hard to believe that + they won. Then Winston lets out a + triumphant whoop. + + SPENGLER + He scans the temple with his PKE + meter, not at all convinced the + danger has passed. + + STANTZ + He bounds up the stairs. + + STANTZ + (jubilant) + We neutronized him! The guy's a + molecular nonentity. + + VENKMAN AND SPENGLER + + He wants to believe it but sees the doubt on Spengler's + face. + + SPENGLER + (reading the meter) + Not necessarily. + + There is a deep seismic rumble and the entire building + begins to vibrate. The Ghostbusters look around nervously + as the entire building starts to sway. + + +155 EXT. THE EAVES 155 + 123. + + + Cement carvings and moldings around the edge of the roof + crack and break off. + + +156 EXT. THE STREET 156 + + The crowd screams and runs as cement debris rains down the + side of the building and crashes on the sidewalk. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They look up at the sky waiting for + the big blow. An incredibly loud + thunderclap rocks the rooftop. + + THE SKY + A bolt of lightning crackles from + the swirling dark cloud and strikes + the rooftop. + + The Ghostbusters stand there facing their new God like + Moses on Mount Sinai. And then Gozer speaks to them in a + voice that can be heard throughout Metropolitan New York + and parts of New Jersey. + + GOZER + SUBCREATURES! GOZER THE GOZERIAN, + GOZER THE DESTRUCTOR, VOLGUUS + ZILDROHAR, THE TRAVELLER HAS COME. + CHOOSE AND PERISH. + + VENKMAN + (shouting to be heard) + Is he talking to us? + + WINSTON + What's he talking about? Choose + what? + + STANTZ + (to the heavens) + What do you mean "choose?" We don't + understand. + + GOZER + CHOOSE!! + + SPENGLER + I think he's saying that since + we're about to be sacrificed + anyway, we get to choose the form + we want him to take. + + STANTZ + 124. + + + You mean if I stand here and + concentrate on the image of Roberto + Clemente, Gozer will appear as + Roberto Clemente and wipe us out? + + SPENGLER + That appears to be the case. + + VENKMAN + (quickly) + Don't think of anything yet. Clear + your minds. We only get one crack + at this. + + GOZER + The choice is made. The Traveller + has come. + + VENKMAN + (in a panic) + We didn't choose anything! + (to the others) + I didn't think of an image, did + you? + + SPENGLER + No. + +They look at Winston. + + WINSTON + My mind's a total void! + +They all look at Stantz. + + STANTZ + (guilty) + I couldn't help it! It just popped + in there! + + VENKMAN + (desperately) + What? What popped in there? + + STANTZ + (pointing) + Look! + +They all turn and look to the south. + +GHOSTBUSTERS POV + 125. + + +Looking south past Columbus Circle, they see part of +something big and white moving between the buildings +accompanied by thunderous footsteps of almost seismic +proportions. + + VENKMAN + He doesn't know what it is yet, but + he knows it's coming. + + VENKMAN + (desperately) + What is it? Ray, what did you think + of? + +BROADWAY AND 55TH + +The massive white shape passes behind some buildings, +offering a glimpse of what appears to be a fat, white arm. + + STANTZ + He's about to go into shock. + + STANTZ + (babbling) + It can't be! It can't be! + + COLUMBUS CIRCLE + The thundering footsteps continue + to plod as the thing starts to + emerge from behind the buildings. + Now we can see part of a blue + garment covering its enormous + chest. + + STANTZ + He recognizes the monster. + + STANTZ + It's ... It's ... It's the STAY- + PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN. + +Winston, Venkman and Spengler gape. + +THEIR POV + +They look across the roof tops and see a large, square, +white, bobbing, laughing head atop a massive body of +similar puffed white squares. The being is dressed in a +tiny sailor's hat, red bosun's whistle and lanyard and a +little blue vest with a button undone in the middle +revealing a little white belly. It is the cute, +quintessential American brand symbol, looming as large as +Godzilla. + 126. + + + STANTZ (V.O.) + (desperately apologizing) + I tried to think of the most + harmless thing ... something that + could never destroy us ... + something I loved from my + childhood. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They watch the Marshmallow Man + plodding toward them. + + VENKMAN + AND YOU CAME UP WITH THAT? + + STANTZ + The Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man! He + was on all the packages we used to + buy when I was a kid. We used to + roast Stay-Puft marshmallows at + Camp Waconda! + + VENKMAN + Great! The marshmallows are about + to get their revenge. + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +He plods relentlessly uptown toward the Ghostbusters' +rooftop vantage point. The ground rumbles as his big, soft +feet come down on the pavement. + + THE STREET + People are fleeing in panic as the + marshmallow feet pad along kicking + over lampposts and mail boxes. + + A CAR + The driver jumps out just before an + enormous white marshmallow foot + comes down and flattens his + automobile. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They stand there helplessly + watching the laughing bobbing head + of the Stay-Puft Man as he comes + toward them. + + VENKMAN + What now? + + SPENGLER + 127. + + + (adjusting his thrower) + Full-stream with strogon pulse. + + Venkman looks at Stantz. Stantz shrugs. + + VENKMAN + (decides) + I guess that's all we've got. + + They step to the edge of the roof, moving like warriors now + ready to face the consequences. + + +157 EXT. THE STREET 157 + + Peck comes running up to the front of the apartment + building. People are fleeing the oncoming monster. Peck + grabs a COP who is just about to flee himself. + + PECK + (in a rage) + Are the Ghostbusters up there? + + COP + (desperate to get away) + Yeah! + + PECK + I want you to go up on the roof and + arrest them. This time they've gone + too far. + + The Cop looks at Peck like he's insane, then sees the Stay- + Puft Man looming up at the end of the block. + + COP + (knocking Peck's hands + away) + You arrest them, numb nuts! I'm + getting out of here. + + He runs off. Peck turns to face the monster. + + THE STAY PUFT MAN + + The ground shakes with every step as he reaches the + building. Then, using the church next door as a stepping + stone, he begins climbing the wall. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They look over the edge of the roof + as the Marshmallow Man climbs + higher and higher. + 128. + + + VENKMAN + (shouts) + Hit him! + +They each fire point blank at the Stay-Puft Man. + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +He bellows with pain and rage as the beams strike him right +in the chest and set his skin on fire. + +He begins to burn with a blue flame that spreads quickly +across his torso and down his arms. The Stay-Puft Man +bellows even louder, flailing its huge arms in response to +the searing flames that are starting to engulf him. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They stare at the horrible + conflagration. + + WINSTON + Good. Now we made him mad. + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +Carbonous, flaming hunks of melting marshmallow are flying +from his arms as he waves them in wild rage. + + THE STREET + Peck stands there paralyzed with + fear. A mass of flaming marshmallow + falls and flattens a news stand + nearby. Then a huge glob of sticky + toasted marshmallow comes zipping + down from above and lands right on + him, burying him up to his neck in + melted sucrose. + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +The flaming monster keeps coming intent on their +destruction. Most of his chest has melted away revealing +horrid musculature and a skeletal rib cage. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They square off and face him for + the last time, their weapons + poised. + + VENKMAN + (calmly) + We're going to be killed by a + hundred-foot marshmallow. + 129. + + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +He is almost on them now, fully engulfed in flames, +reaching for them, ready to swat them with his burning +fist. + + VENKMAN + (to the others) + On the count of three! One ... Two + ... + + SPENGLER + (he has the best idea of + his life) + No! Them! Shoot them! + (he points at the Terror + Dogs) + Cross the beams. + +THE TERROR DOGS + +They stand beside the portal literally petrified. + + VENKMAN + He hesitates. + + VENKMAN + (protesting) + No! You said crossing the beams + would be BAD. It'll kill her! And + us! + + SPENGLER + Life is just a state of mind. + + VENKMAN + But it's my favorite state. + + STANTZ + Either way we're history. + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +His burning fist is starting to descend on the +Ghostbusters. + + VENKMAN + He chooses the only way out. + + VENKMAN + (shouts) + Now!! + 130. + + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They turn and fire at the two + petrified Terror Dogs and blow them + to oblivion. The entire front of + the temple is obliterated along + with the door. + +THE STAY-PUFT MAN + +With the destruction of his earthly portal, the flaming +monster is suddenly engulfed in a cyclonic wind that begins +to swirl around him like a fire-storm. + +The flames are whipped higher and higher as the tornado +begins to pick up rotational speed. Then the Marshmallow +Man seems to explode from deep inside creating a flaming +air burst high above the rooftops. + + THE ROOFTOP + The Ghostbusters are blasted off + their feet. + + THE SKY + The fireball reaches its maximum + explosive force, then a sudden jet + of air pressure occurs like a + titanic vacuum cleaner in the sky + and sucks the flaming mass of + gasses and ash up through our + atmosphere and right out of our + dimension. The dark clouds + disappear with it, leaving a + beautiful clear blue sky over the + whole area. + + THE TEMPLE + It now looks like an ancient ruin. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They are lying at the foot of the + stairs. Everything is still. One by + one they get slowly to their feet + and look around to see that the + crisis has passed. + + STANTZ + Everybody okay? + +Venkman looks up at the portal. + +THE TERROR DOGS + 131. + + +They are still on the pedestals but charred almost beyond +recognition. Venkman mounts the stairs and gazes sadly at +the remains. + + THE PEDESTAL + Venkman stands there mourning, then + a slight movement under the + blackened skin of the Terror Dog + catches his eye. The movement gets + stronger, then suddenly a human + hand pokes through the carbonous + coating. + + VENKMAN + Hope surges in him and he starts + frantically tearing away the black + coating, finally revealing Dana + alive and well under the burnt skin + of the Terror Dog. + +STANTZ AND SPENGLER + +They peel the charred coating off Louis and help him to his +feet. + + LOUIS + He looks around wondering how he + ended up on the roof of a wrecked + high-rise. He looks at his scorched + and ripped suit crusted with the + still-smoking gobs of melted + marshmallow. + + LOUIS + (amazed) + Jeez! Somebody must have spiked the + egg salad. + + VENKMAN + He helps Dana to her feet. + + VENKMAN + Are you all right? + +She looks around at the incredible scene. + + DANA + (totally confused) + Oh, sure. I'm getting used to this. + + LOUIS + (seeing Dana for the + first time) + 132. + + + I'm innocent! Honest, Dana. I never + touched you. Not that I remember + anyway. + + DANA + (getting annoyed) + All right, what happened to me? + + VENKMAN + Nothing! We just got rid of that + thing in your kitchen. + + DANA + Really! Is it gone? + + VENKMAN + Yeah, along with most of your + furniture and a lot of your + personal possessions. This one took + some work. + + DANA + (noting the wrecked + temple) + Thank you. Next time I want to + break a lease I'll know who to + call. + + She hugs him. + + VENKMAN + This is going to cost you, you + know. Our fees are ridiculously + high. + + DANA + Talk to my accountant. + (she indicates Louis) + + LOUIS + Oh, great! I bet we could write off + all the damage as an Act of God. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + They look at each other and nod. + + STANTZ + I'll go along with that. + + +158 EXT. STREET - NEAR THE APARTMENT - NIGHT - THE TWO BUMS 158 + 133. + + + They hear the cheering down the street as they cautiously + inspect a massive mound of cooling sucrose. + + FIRST BUM + Well, that definitely looks like + marshmallow to me. + + SECOND BUM + (sniffing it) + Yeah, it's some kind of mallow-type + substance - that's for sure. + + FIRST BUM + You have to wonder why anybody + would dump a marshmallow that size + right in the middle of the street. + + SECOND BUM + I wonder if there might not be a + very large cup of hot chocolate + somewhere in the area. + + FIRST BUM + That would definitely explain it. + + +159 EXT. THE STREET - NIGHT 159 + + A HAPPY THRONG OF JUBILANT CITIZENS IS GATHERED OUTSIDE THE + LOBBY ENTRANCE TO THE APARTMENT BUILDING. + + THE ENTRANCE + + The battered but victorious Ghostbusters emerge from the + lobby. Venkman and Dana are holding hands. The crowd roars + with unrestrained joy and gratitude, Janine runs over and + hugs Spengler enthusiastically. The Ghostbusters wave and + head for the Ectomobile parked at the curb. + + THE GHOSTBUSTERS + + They get into the Ectomobile and drive off with lights + flashing and sirens screaming as the crowd cheers wildly. + + THE END + \ No newline at end of file