Maudlin, ill-advised attempts to recapture the spirit of Ghostbusters may seem a recent phenomenon, however examination of the pop culture fossil record shows evidence of this practice dating back to at least the turn of the millennium!
An extraterrestrial spin on the premise was the next logical step, even corralling attractive weirdos such as David Duchovny and Julianne Moore, and such was their confidence that a marketing blitz incorporating shampoo promotion and of course an animated spin-off followed close behind.
Could this relative throwback adapt to the harsh environments of the early 2000s, when big film franchises were evolving more sophisticated traits? Magnificent monsters, fart jokes and soft drink spokespersons are examined under the microscope, while a deadly parasitic earworm is mercifully prevented from corrupting our dear listeners.
