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Miniatures were used to create the scene with the giant Stay Puft marshmallow man.Columbia Pictures
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Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis in front of Ecto-1.Columbia Pictures
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A model of Slimer, the Ghostbuster's paranormal mascot.Columbia Pictures
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Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray hang out on set.Columbia Pictures
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Sigourney Weaver acts out a scene with the special effects team.Columbia Pictures
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Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd act out a scene next to Ecto-1, the Ghostbusters' vehicle of choice.Columbia Pictures
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The special effects team sculpts clay models of monsters.Columbia Pictures
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Producer/director Ivan Reitman talks with Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray on set.Columbia Pictures
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Director Ivan Reitman with Bill Murray and Sigourney Weaver.Columbia Pictures
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The Ghosbusters: Ernie Hudson, Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd and Bill MurrayColumbia Pictures
The original Ghostbusters movie premiered on June 7, 1984, which means it turns 30 this year. This comedy of supernatural proportions featured the likes of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson as a team of paranormal exterminators known as the “Ghostbusters.”
Take a look back at some behind the scenes photos from the iconic movie’s production.
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