Ghostbusters II (1989): 15 Weird Facts You Didn't Know!

Ghostbusters II (1989) — 15 Weird Facts You Didn’t Know! #rememberwhen Ghostbusters II brought the team back with a river of pink slime, the Statue of Liberty, and one of the most unforgettable finales of the 1980s? Released in 1989, Ivan Reitman's supernatural comedy reunited Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Rick Moranis for another paranormal adventure. While it lived in the shadow of the original, Ghostbusters II has become a nostalgic fan favorite packed with memorable moments and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. These are 15 weird facts about Ghostbusters II, from abandoned sequel ideas and production challenges to casting surprises, hidden movie details, and the behind the scenes decisions that shaped one of the most beloved sequels of the 1980s. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - #15: The Sequel That Was Announced Too Soon — Ivan Reitman 03:08 - #14: The Crowd Scene That Grew Out of Control — Ivan Reitman 04:10 - #13: The Bobby Brown Deal That Changed Everything — Bobby Brown 05:16 - #12: Why Ghostbusters III Never Happened — Bill Murray 06:26 - #11: Vigo’s Hidden Name Reference — Wilhelm von Homburg 07:21 - #10: The Character Peter MacNicol Reinvented Himself — Peter MacNicol 08:36 - #9: The Villain Who Lost His Own Voice — Max von Sydow 09:26 - #8: The Painting That Wasn’t Really a Painting — Ivan Reitman 10:59 - #7: Jason Reitman’s Childhood Ghostbusters Connection — Jason Reitman 12:25 - #6: Harold Ramis’ Real-Life Inspiration for the Scoleri Brothers — Harold Ramis 13:32 - #5: Bill Murray’s Stand for Ernie Hudson — Ernie Hudson 14:30 - #4: The Ending Rebuilt Just Weeks Before Release — Ivan Reitman 15:35 - #3: The Ghostbusters Adventure That Almost Left New York — Dan Aykroyd 16:49 - #2: The Deal That Made the Ghostbusters Even Richer — Bill Murray 17:55 - #1: The Heartbreaking Story Behind the Finale’s Famous Song — Jackie Wilson Watch more Weird Facts videos:    • Movie Deep Dives   #ghostbusters2 #ghostbusters #billmurray #danaykroyd #haroldramis #erniehudson #sigourneyweaver #ivanreitman #80sMovies #moviefacts #behindthescenes #filmtrivia #moviehistory #classicmovies