Original 1984 Ghostbusters
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson. Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Gozer the Gozerian, the ECTO-1. Foundational trivia.
Q1.In what year was the original Ghostbusters film released?Tap to reveal
Answer: 1984
Directed by Ivan Reitman, released June 8, 1984 — now celebrated as Ghostbusters Day.
Q2.Who played Dr. Peter Venkman in the original 1984 film?Tap to reveal
Answer: Bill Murray
Murray's sarcastic parapsychologist anchors the team.
Q3.Which two actors co-wrote the original screenplay?Tap to reveal
Answer: Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis
Aykroyd conceived the story; Ramis was hired to co-write and play Egon.
Q4.What is the name of the giant marshmallow monster?Tap to reveal
Answer: Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
Summoned by Gozer at the climax of the 1984 film.
Sequels and the franchise
Ghostbusters II (1989), the 2016 reboot, Afterlife (2021), Frozen Empire (2024). The expanding canon.
Q1.What is the call number painted on the Ghostbusters' car?Tap to reveal
Answer: ECTO-1
A converted 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor ambulance.
Q2.What is the name of the green ghost that slimes Venkman?Tap to reveal
Answer: Slimer
Officially 'Onionhead' in production; renamed Slimer in the cartoon series.
Q3.Who plays Winston Zeddemore, the fourth Ghostbuster?Tap to reveal
Answer: Ernie Hudson
Winston joins the team after the Ghostbusters expand.
Q4.What is the name of the demon dog that possesses Dana Barrett?Tap to reveal
Answer: Zuul
One of Gozer's two minions — the other is Vinz Clortho.
Characters, ghosts, and equipment
Slimer, Vinz Clortho, the Proton Pack, PKE Meter, ECTO-1. Equipment trivia rewards true fans.
Q1.Who composed and performed the Ghostbusters theme song?Tap to reveal
Answer: Ray Parker Jr.
His 1984 song hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Q2.What flows beneath New York in Ghostbusters II (1989)?Tap to reveal
Answer: A river of slime
A psychoreactive ectoplasm fueled by negative emotion.
Q3.What's the name of Egon Spengler's granddaughter in Afterlife and Frozen Empire?Tap to reveal
Answer: Phoebe Spengler
Played by McKenna Grace; the next-generation lead.
Q4.What ancient Sumerian god threatens NYC in the 1984 film?Tap to reveal
Answer: Gozer the Gozerian
Appears initially as a woman before taking the Stay Puft form.
Theme song, animated series, video games
Ray Parker Jr.'s 'Ghostbusters' theme, The Real Ghostbusters cartoon (1986-1991), the 2009 video game.
Q1.In what year did Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire release?Tap to reveal
Answer: 2024
Direct sequel to Afterlife (2021), set in NYC at the firehouse.
Q2.What kind of weapon does each Ghostbuster carry?Tap to reveal
Answer: A proton pack
A nuclear-powered particle accelerator strapped to the back.
Q3.What is the name of the team's receptionist played by Annie Potts?Tap to reveal
Answer: Janine Melnitz
Manages the firehouse phones with sardonic wit.
Hosting Ghostbusters trivia on June 8
Ghostbusters Day (June 8) is the perfect anchor. Run an 'Are you afraid of no ghost?' trivia night with rounds by era. Add a 'name the ghost' visual round.
Trivio.NET has Ghostbusters packs in the Movies category.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ghostbusters Day?
June 8 — anniversary of the original 1984 film's theatrical release.
Who originally played the Ghostbusters?
Bill Murray (Peter Venkman), Dan Aykroyd (Ray Stantz), Harold Ramis (Egon Spengler), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore).
Where can I find Ghostbusters trivia packs?
Trivio.NET's Movies category has Ghostbusters-specific packs.
How many Ghostbusters films are there?
Five mainline films: Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Ghostbusters reboot (2016), Afterlife (2021), Frozen Empire (2024). Plus animated series and video games.
