Why Ghostbusters’ Biggest Problem Is an Identity Crisis, Explained
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.