80s — Season 8 — The Black Case Diaries

The Case of Ghostbusters (1984)

In June of 1984, a ghostly comedy flew into theaters and became an instant classic. Now every spooky season, this cultural phenomenon takes over and demands to be remembered. So, before we close the case on this year’s spooky season, we wanted to revisit one of the biggest and ghostliest movies of all time: Ghostbusters!

This comedy film drew in audiences with its perfect blend of spooky and silly. The concept of disgraced scientists capturing ghosts for a living was just too funny to fail, especially with the likes of Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, Harold Ramus, and Ernie Hudson leading the way. Not to mention Sigourney Weaver, who had survived Ridley Scott’s Alien only a few years before.
So, let’s all hop in the Ecto-01 and bust the history of Ghostbusters!

The Case of The Lost Boys (1987)

In the summer of 1987, movie-goers were exposed to one of the most popular horror comedies of all time: Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys. This frightening–yet sometimes goofy–romp introduced the idea of a teenage gang of vampires, living it up and having the time of their (after) lives. Much like the famed Dracula, they live in a dark and unkempt lair, surrounded by all that pleases them.
The Lost Boys continues to be a hit with audiences over 35 years after its release. The film is often referenced in popular media, and celebrated for its take on the horror genre. So let’s join in on the fun! Ride with us to Santa Carla, California, the supposed murder capital of the world (according to some spray paint on a billboard). We’ll sleep all day and party all night, and learn about how fun it is to be a vampire!In the summer of 1987, movie-goers were exposed to one of the most popular horror comedies of all time: Joel Schumacher’s The Lost Boys. This frightening–yet sometimes goofy–romp introduced the idea of a teenage gang of vampires, living it up and having the time of their (after) lives. Much like the famed Dracula, they live in a dark and unkempt lair, surrounded by all that pleases them.

The Lost Boys continues to be a hit with audiences over 35 years after its release. The film is often referenced in popular media, and celebrated for its take on the horror genre. So let’s join in on the fun! Ride with us to Santa Carla, California, the supposed murder capital of the world (according to some spray paint on a billboard). We’ll sleep all day and party all night, and learn about how fun it is to be a vampire!