As the hype for Ghostbusters: Afterlife continues to rise, we’ve been given a new international trailer to watch. It gives us more clues to the story hitting theaters November 18th.
Most people will say they’ve seen the original Ghostbusters movie. Many will profess undying love (including myself) to the original idea of paranormal pest control gone awry with a healthy dose of clever comedy, a pinch of bathroom humor, and a touch of real horror. The second film has it’s issues, but if you saw it under the age of 12 or 13, you probably loved it. The cartoon is also a generational thing, although J. Michael Straczynski wrote many amazing episodes, but it’s clear that it influenced the second film and everything since. Well, with maybe the exception of 2016’s Ghostbusters: Answer The Call. So, where does that leave the upcoming threequel?
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
The upcoming film looks to be steeped in nostalgia and the international trailer cements that fact. The studio almost ignored the original score and theme song during advertising, but that classic Ray Parker Jr. theme is finally teased throughout. However, when it does kicks in, it may rub some the wrong way. Much like 2016’s Fall Out Boy cover. From silly Mini-Pufts to a cool looking practical Terror Dog, the trailer should have been the first full trailer we saw.
ALSO SEE: The Vision Of Escaflowne (2016 Dub) Review And Discussion: Final Fantasy’s Best Anime Ever | Anime-Versal Reviews
I am concerned about whether or not we’re seeing an Egon Spengler (the late GREAT Harold Ramis) stand-in. Many fans are mad at Sony for not getting their shit together, nor could some of the actors, to get a third film made before he died. Using a stand-in, especially hiding their face, could be seen as disrespectful. However, it could be someone else trying to reach Egon.
Let us know what you thought about the Ghostbusters: Afterlife international trailer below!
FOR FANBOYS, BY FANBOYS
Have you checked out LRM Online’s official podcasts and videos on The Genreverse Podcast Network? Available on YouTube and all your favorite podcast apps, This multimedia empire includes The Daily CoG, Breaking Geek Radio: The Podcast, GeekScholars Movie News, Anime-Versal Review Podcast, and our Star Wars dedicated podcast The Cantina. Check it out by listening on all your favorite podcast apps, or watching on YouTube!
Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Google Play
