Film release on television
The classic fantasy comedy S.O.S. Ghosts, released in theaters in 1984, will be broadcast this Friday evening on Gulli. Origins of the film’s concept
The film, led by Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson, was originally conceived with the ghost hunters evolving in space, but due to budget constraints, the setting was changed to New York. Creative collaboration
The concept was born from the imagination of Dan Aykroyd, who also worked with Harold Ramis on revising the script. Box office success
The film was a significant public success, with over 243 million dollars in box office revenue for its theatrical run in the United States, making it for a time the most profitable comedy in history across the Atlantic. French reception
In France, the film attracted nearly 3 million spectators in theaters. Franchise and sequels
The film is the first part of a saga composed of five films, including S.O.S. Ghosts 2, the female reboot S.O.S. Ghosts, S.O.S. Ghosts: The Legacy, and S.O.S. Ghosts: The Ice Impulse. Performances and effects
The film is noted for its funny and exciting performances, including those of Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis, and its rich special effects. Trailer preview
The trailer of S.O.S. Ghosts will be shown tonight on Gulli at 21:05.
