The story follows three eccentric parapsychologists—Venkman, Stantz, and Spengler—who are fired from Columbia University and start a unique "ghost-catching" business in an old New York City firehouse. Using specialized technology like "Proton Packs" and "Ghost Traps," they become local heroes as paranormal activity surges.
The conflict escalates when Dana Barrett, a cellist, discovers her apartment is a gateway for an ancient destructive deity named Gozer . After an EPA inspector accidentally releases all their captured spirits, the team must confront Gozer, who takes the form of a giant Stay Puft Marshmallow Man . Development & Cultural Impact Ghostbusters (1984)
Produced on a budget of approximately $25–30 million, it grossed over $282 million worldwide. Plot Synopsis the team must confront Gozer