“The 2016 reboot failed with many fans -- it tried too hard to be a comedy first... Everything was set up more like a spoof/parody of what Ghostbusters was supposed to represent.” Facebook · The Horror Syndicate · 8 years ago Popular Media Influences
Projects like Ghostbusters of New Orleans showcase how the "popular media" aspect allows fans to create their own entertainment content within the franchise universe. ghostbusters xxx parody part 1
Reviewers and fans often debate whether modern entries are meaningful expansions or just nostalgic spoofing. “The 2016 reboot failed with many fans --