Q 01/05

Who directed the original 1984 Ghostbusters?

A) Ivan Reitman

B) John Landis

C) Joe Dante

D) Harold Ramis

Answer · why

A) Ivan Reitman

He had just made Animal House and Stripes, and Aykroyd considered him the logical choice; he also supplied several of the film's ghost voices.

Q 02/05

Dan Aykroyd wrote Ghostbusters as a vehicle for himself and which SNL castmate, who died in 1982?

A) Chevy Chase

B) John Belushi

C) Gilda Radner

D) Bill Murray

Answer · why

B) John Belushi

Aykroyd was writing one of his friend's lines when the phone call came with the news; Murray stepped into the role instead.

Q 03/05

Which real New York City firehouse served as the exterior of the Ghostbusters' headquarters?

A) Engine Company 33

B) Ladder Company 3

C) Hook & Ladder Company 8

D) Engine Company 55

Answer · why

C) Hook & Ladder Company 8

The Tribeca station was still active, so the interiors were shot in a decommissioned firehouse in downtown Los Angeles.

Q 04/05

The Ecto-1 is a converted 1959 ambulance built on a chassis from which carmaker?

A) Lincoln

B) Chrysler

C) Packard

D) Cadillac

Answer · why

D) Cadillac

Early concepts had it painted black with purple strobes, but the cinematographer pointed out a dark car would vanish in night scenes.

Q 05/05

How much do the Ghostbusters pay for the beat-up ambulance that becomes Ecto-1?

A) $4,800

B) $5,500

C) $7,200

D) $9,000

Answer · why

A) $4,800

The buyer immediately lists everything it needs, from suspension work and brakes to a steering box and mufflers.