Who Is Mooglie in the 'Ghostbusters' Logo?

While there are many film franchises that were initiated in the 1980s that are still successful today, the continued success of the Ghostbusters saga is somewhat shocking. Compared to more action-centric films of the era, such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Die Hard, Ivan Reitman’s supernatural comedy didn’t seem like a traditional “blockbuster.” However, the film’s pro-science themes, anti-capitalistic commentary, and surprising ability to get genuinely scary at points transformed Ghostbusters from what could have easily been a series of lazy gags into an instant classic that inspired a recurring saga that exists to this day. Although the casting of the film’s leads was critical to its commercial success, Ghostbusters also had the benefit of having one of the most instantly recognizable logos of all-time. While not based on a specific ghost, the character in the Ghostbusters logo has been affectionately referred to as “Mooglie.”