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Ghostbusters

Apex Mountain

The panel assesses many people, properties, places, creatures, and concepts rather than selecting one episode-wide apex.

In the discussion (8)
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  • Ghostbusters is accepted as Bill Murray's apex by some, while Groundhog Day remains a strong rival.
  • Ghostbusters is treated as Dan Aykroyd's apex because he wrote it and remained the franchise's custodian, though Trading Places is considered.
  • Aliens is preferred as Sigourney Weaver's apex.
  • Groundhog Day is preferred for Harold Ramis as a director, while Ghostbusters remains a contender.
  • The marshmallow mascot, ghost movies, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis, New York Public Library scenes, dog transformations, occult architecture, and ghost combat each receive separate apex checks.
  • Ghostbusters narrowly beats Ghost as the apex ghost movie, with Poltergeist and newer horror franchises also considered.
  • Ghostbusters is considered Ernie Hudson's best-known role, while Oz is noted as substantial work; Honey, I Shrunk the Kids beats it for Moranis.
  • The movie is favored as the apex of ghost combat after Ghosts of Mars is raised as an alternative.