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Ghostbusters

ComedyFantasy
6+PG7.3 / 10
1984·1h 47m·Ivan Reitman·Columbia Pictures· Script read & verified

An episode of The Real Ghostbusters animated series where the team investigates a farm where a woman has been transformed into a giant werechicken by...

Fine for kids to watch alone

Heads Up for Parents

The transformation scene where Maude turns into a werechicken may be more intense than expected for very young viewers


What's In It

Violence
Very Mild
Language
None
Scary
Very Mild
Romance
None
Substances
None
Stimulation
Mild

Cultural & Values Guide

Faith & Religion
Religious mockery depicted

The film portrays demonic possession and supernatural evil as comedy, with the EPA official literally becoming a demonic gatekeeper. Religious concepts of good versus evil are treated as material for humor rather than with reverence.


Family Takeaways

What it gets right

  • Teamwork and problem-solving as the Ghostbusters work together despite Egon being distracted
  • Perseverance shown by Ray who insists on continuing the investigation

Cast:Bill MurrayDan AykroydSigourney WeaverHarold RamisRick Moranis