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Ghostheads

Ghostheads

The real heart of the Ghostbusters.

20165.91h 40m

Overview

A documentary that explores the extreme side of the Ghostbusters fandom. Join us as we travel the world meeting extreme Ghostbusters fans. Every Ghosthead is unique. Every Franchise is its own. Every pop culture fandom should learn how to give back to the community.

Directed by Brenden Mertens
Written by Brenden Mertens
Produced by Brenden Mertens, Tommy Avallone, Lee Leshen
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Top Cast

Robin Shelby

Robin Shelby

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Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

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Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

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Ivan Reitman

Ivan Reitman

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Paul Feig

Paul Feig

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Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

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William Atherton

William Atherton

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Ray Parker, Jr.

Ray Parker, Jr.

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Themes & Keywords

fandom

About Ghostheads

Ghostheads is a documentary film released in 2016 exploring themes of fandom. Directed by Brenden Mertens, it stars Robin Shelby, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver. A documentary that explores the extreme side of the Ghostbusters fandom. Join us as we travel the world meeting extreme Ghostbusters fans. Every Ghosthead is unique. Every Franchise is its own. Every pop culture fandom should learn how to give back to the community.

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