Why Ghostbusters' Biggest Problem Is an Identity Crisis, Explained
With each new film, the Ghostbusters franchise seems to be losing its original identity more and more.
If there's something strange in your neighborhood, you know who to call — Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is now playing in theaters. And while the 1984 original remains a classic and a perfect blend of horror, comedy, and action, Ghostbusters has had a much more mixed track record as a franchise, as the creative teams responsible for all its follow-ups never seem to have had a full grasp on the genre blend. Nonetheless, 2021's Ghostbusters: Afterlife gave the franchise by far its biggest box office return since the original, and thus, Frozen Empire is naturally following in that film's more nostalgic, legacy-driven direction.
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