Ghostbusters II

• Comedy
• Fantasy

A playfully cynical continuation of the original, *Ghostbusters II* captures a bittersweet nostalgia for a New York City on the brink of a new decade, but increasingly haunted by its past—and a river of sentient slime. The film differentiates itself through a distinctly melancholic undercurrent as the Ghostbusters grapple with faded glory and professional obsolescence, a relatable struggle masked by witty banter and supernatural spectacle. This isn’t a triumphant return of heroes, but a reluctant re-emergence fueled by a growing psychic threat and the anxieties of parenthood, centering on a single mother facing a supernatural recurrence. The story’s charm lies not in saving the world, but in the team’s rediscovery of purpose amidst personal stagnation, culminating in a vibrant, large-scale holiday climax atop a landmark building.