Ghostbusters II

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

Critics were largely dismissive of the sequel, faulting it for retreading its predecessor's structure almost beat-for-beat and pushing the Ghostbusters toward an unwelcome maturity that drained the original's anarchic energy. Audiences were considerably kinder, and a few critics found genuine bright spots — particularly in the supporting performances — though even sympathetic reviewers acknowledged the film's slack pacing and thin plot.