YEAR: 1984
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
This supernatural comedy was the last film that John DeCuir Sr. designed. This film marked the symbolic passing of the torch from father to son as DeCuir served as Production Designer and DeCuir Jr. joined him as Art Director.
SUMMARY
Ghostbusters follows the endeavors of three scientists on the trail of supernatural activity in New York City. After being kicked out of their department at Columbia University when their grant runs out, they start a “professional paranormal investigation and elimination service.” But when they stumble upon a portal to another dimension that threatens to destroy earth, their ghost-busting business becomes a world-saving business.
AWARDS
Nominated for 2 Oscars:
Best Effects - Visual Effects; Best Music - Original Song
3 Golden Globes:
Best Motion Picture; Best Actor in Comedy or Musical; Best Original Song
DIRECTOR
Ivan Reitman
ART DIRECTOR/ARTIST
John DeCuir Sr. - Production Design
John DeCuir Jr. - Art Direction
Marvin March - Set Decoration
From concept to cinema: Ghostbusters film production design concept art to actual film footage (courtesy of 20th Century Fox)