Freddy VS Ghostbusters (2004)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Hank Braxtan

Writers:

Hank Braxtan (writer)
Tim Johnson (writer)

Release Date:

13 May 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Short

Tagline:

They're here to save Elm street

Plot:

Every town has an Elm Street, and Denver is no exception. The man of your dreams crosses paths with the boys in gray--who will win the battle for 1980's supremecy?

Plot Keywords:

Wilhelm Scream | Freddy Krueger | Ghostbuster | Character Name In Title

Cast

J. Michael Weiss	...	Neil Anderson
Tim Johnson	...	Ed Spengler
Jason Cook	...	Eugene O'Fitzpatrick
Bradley J. Roddy	...	Freddy Krueger
Elizabeth Hogan	...	Nancy Ashton
Bradley Griffith	...	Chuck Branson
Bill O'Grady	...	Jared from Subway
Byron Brake	...	Han the Bartender
Harley Goldman	...	Nancy's Father
Darcy Grabowski	...	Phantom
Ken Godshall	...	Phantom
Malcolm MacLean	...	Bar Patron
D.R. Thorstad	...	News Anchor
Scott Douglas	...	Crowd extra
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jason Beadles	...	Bum at Train Station
Shawna Braxtan	...	Annoying Customer
Jeff Deel	...	Bar Patron
Haylar Garcia	...	Bar Patron
Janna Griffith	...	Bar Patron
Katie Hamor	...	Bar Patron
Ken Hendricks	...	Bar Patron
Michael Weiss	...	Nancy's Boss
Heather Welling	...	Bar Patron
Jacob Wood	...	Bar Patron

Runtime:

USA:35 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Denver, Colorado, USA

Company:

BraxtanFILM

Trivia:

This fan film, as well as its sequel Return of the Ghostbusters (2007) were referenced in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009) (VG).

Quotes:

[first lines]
Freddy Krueger: Run, Neil, run!

Movie Connections:

References "The Dukes of Hazzard" (1979)

They may not have the biggest budget, but one thing is always certain,... The Fan Knows Best.

The Fan Film. Honestly, the title deserves to become its own genre. I've been pleasured to witness the works of many a young budding director and have been delighted to see the true care and attention put forth to both script and the iconic characters being parodied or immortalised once again on film. Honestly, whether it be Batman Vs Alien, or Punisher Vs Wolverine, or even Kramer Vs Predator; they may not have the biggest budget, but one thing is always certain,... The Fan Knows Best.

I was astonished to discover the presence of this fan-made-movie, understandably excited over the thought of my favourite characters, The Ghostbusters taking on the more comical than scary antagonist, Freddy Krueger; and to be honest i wasn't the least bit dissatisfied after my first viewing. The new characters are quirky and stylish with reasonably good acting (but with most fan films, your cast are your friends.)I was also incredibly pleased with the high quality special effects which were astronomic for a Fan film, truly impressed I can see all the hard work and I assume most of the budget went to, which is highly understandable for the films content. The script is very funny, and the parodies of both original films are hysterical, its visibly apparent that the creators must have watched these movies countless times and made very funny commentaries over possible alternatives to what they saw.

I think the main point of a fan film, isn't to highlight the follies of the big budget films (not mentioning the Joel Schumacher Batman films) but simply satisfy the fans need for more amazing adaptations of these characters to film; without the questionably input for industry individuals who may not have the undying passion and scrupulous attention to original detail; the ultimately intention of the Fan Film is to express their gratitude to the original creators; this being a fans ultimate wish to bestow. I bet Ramis, Aykroyd & Craven would be watching with child-like grins!

If you have a chance to download this, (I obviously highly recommend it,) But if you do have the chance download the two alternative endings to the film; allowing you to witness Freddy and the boys dancing along to Steve Wonder's "Superstition" & Men without Hat's "The Safety Dance".

Enjoy!