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* SadisticChoice: Upon arriving at a targeted planet, Gozer demands the inhabitants choose the form it will takes before it destroys the world. As the inhabitants of Earth find out, [[TheNotSoHarmlessPunishment even seemingly-harmless choices]] will appear as [[AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever dangerous monsters.]]
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** The account of his drawn out chore of an assassination and accusations of mysticism also seem like a nod to Gregori Rasputin.


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* VileVillainSaccharineShow: In the much more family-conscious second movie, Vigo's back story of dictatorship and genocide seems especially imposing.
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* DumbMuscle: Vinz even before possessing Louis shows that, while strong and tough, he's not exactly the brightest bulb of all. He attacks Louis in a crowded place, thus letting other people notice him, while Zuul did attacks Dana inside her apartment without anyone realizing it. Vinz also constantly smashes against tables and walls while chasing Louis.

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* DumbMuscle: Vinz even before possessing Louis shows that, while strong and tough, he's not exactly the brightest bulb of all. He attacks Louis in a crowded place, thus letting other people notice him, while Zuul did attacks Dana inside her apartment without anyone realizing it.finding out until Peter arrives for his date with her. Vinz also constantly smashes against tables and walls while chasing Louis.
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* {{Adorkable}}: Vinz Clortho when possessing Louis Tully. Unlike Zuul, who is a sinister and forceful presence, Vinz is just as dorky as the person he possessed. He describes Gozer the Traveler and his history of destruction more like an excited child than a terrifying demon.

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* {{Adorkable}}: Vinz Clortho when possessing Louis Tully. Unlike Zuul, who is a sinister and forceful presence, Vinz is just as dorky as the person he it possessed. He describes Gozer the Traveler and his history of destruction more like an excited child than a terrifying demon.



* DumbMuscle: Vinz even before possessing Louis shows that while strong and tough he's not exactly the smartest bulb of all. He attacks Louis in a crowded place, thus letting other people noticing him, while Zuul did this do Dana in an isolated one and he constantly smashes against walls while chasing Louis.

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* DumbMuscle: Vinz even before possessing Louis shows that that, while strong and tough tough, he's not exactly the smartest brightest bulb of all. He attacks Louis in a crowded place, thus letting other people noticing notice him, while Zuul did this do attacks Dana in an isolated one and he inside her apartment without anyone realizing it. Vinz also constantly smashes against tables and walls while chasing Louis.



* LadyInRed: When possessed by Zuul, Dana wore a revealing, red dress and her behavior became overtly sexual: first attempting to seduce Peter and later meeting and hooking up with Louis (possessed by Vinz Clortho).

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* LadyInRed: When possessed by Zuul, Dana wore wears a revealing, red dress and her behavior became becomes overtly sexual: first attempting to seduce Peter and later meeting and hooking up with Louis (possessed by Vinz Clortho).
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* RagTagBunchOfMisfits: Apart from being scientists (save for Winston), they all have very different backgrounds and personality quirks and are often regarded as loonies.

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* RagTagBunchOfMisfits: Apart from being scientists (save for Winston), they all have very different backgrounds and personality quirks and are often regarded as loonies.loonies by the authorities.
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* DeadpanSnarker: Definitely.

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* DeadpanSnarker: Definitely.Perhaps the biggest snarker in the film series.
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An accountant and Dana Barrett's neighbor who gets possessed by Vinz Clortho. In '' Film/GhostbustersII'' he is forced to be the defense for Ghostbusters at their trial, then gets to be a temporary Ghostbuster.

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An accountant and Dana Barrett's neighbor who gets possessed by Vinz Clortho. Clortho in the first film. In '' Film/GhostbustersII'' Ghostbusters II'', he is forced to be the defense for Ghostbusters at their trial, then gets to be a temporary Ghostbuster.



A musician who alerts the Ghostbusters to Gozer's presence before getting possessed by Zuul. Between the two movies she got married, had a son, and got divorced, and started working Manhattan Museum of Art as a restorer before getting caught up in the Ghostbusters' problems again. Has an on-again-off-again relationship with Peter, who loves her, but has commitment issues.

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A musician who alerts the Ghostbusters to Gozer's presence before getting possessed by Zuul.Zuul in the first film. Between the two movies she got married, had a son, and got divorced, and started working Manhattan Museum of Art as a restorer before getting caught up in the Ghostbusters' problems again. Has an on-again-off-again relationship with Peter, Peter Venkman, who loves her, but has commitment issues.
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* HunterOfMonsters: Well, hunters of ghosts, which often happen to be monstrous.
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* RagTagBunchOfMisfits: Apart from being scientists, they all have very different backgrounds and quirks.

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* RagTagBunchOfMisfits: Apart from being scientists, scientists (save for Winston), they all have very different backgrounds and quirks.personality quirks and are often regarded as loonies.
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* ParanormalInvestigation: Although they're more like a decontamination crew than detectives or investigators.
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For the other entries of the ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' franchise, see below:

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For the other entries of the ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' franchise, see below:the following pages:
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'''Ray''': ...There was a prophecy, just before his '''''head''''' died, his last words were "Death is but a door, time is but a window: I'll be back."

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'''Ray''': ...There was a prophecy, just before his '''''head''''' died, his died. His last words were were, "Death is but a door, time is but a window: I'll be back."
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* BusCrash: It's been confirmed by Ernie Hudson that due to the passing of Harold Ramis, Egon will not appear in ''Film/Ghostbusters3''.
* TheCharacterDiedWithHim: Harold Ramis' passing has caused Egon to be written out of the third movie.

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* BusCrash: It's been confirmed by Ernie Hudson that [[ActorExistenceFailure due to the passing of Harold Ramis, Ramis]], Egon will not appear in ''Film/Ghostbusters3''.
* TheCharacterDiedWithHim: Harold Ramis' passing has caused Egon to be written out of the third movie.
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* BusCrash: It's been confirmed by Ernie Hudson that due to the passing of Harold Ramis, Egon will not appear in ''Film/Ghostbusters3''.
* TheCharacterDiedWithHim: Harold Ramis' passing has caused Egon to be written out of the third movie.
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!!!'''Appears in:''' ''Film/{{Ghostbusters|1984}}'' | ''Film/GhostbustersII'' | ''VideoGame/GhostbustersTheVideoGame''

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* ''Characters/GhostbustersTheVideoGame'' [[note]]Canon with the non-reboot films[[/note]]
* ''Characters/GhostbustersIDWComics'' [[note]]Canon with the non-reboot films.[[/note]]


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!!!'''Played by:''' Jim Fye (Tony), Tim Lawrence (Nunzio)

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!!!'''Played by:''' Jim Fye (Tony), (voice of Tony), Tim Lawrence (Nunzio)(voice of Nunzio)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Bernard Murat (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Creator/RichardDarbois (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Jean-Pierre Leroux (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Med Hondo (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Creator/MaikDarah (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Marc François (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Frédérique Tirmont (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Hervé Bellon (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Marc de Georgi (European French)
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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Vincent Violette (European French)
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A notorious New York HangingJudge who nearly put the ghostbusters permanently out of commission. It was he who also tried and convicted the Scoleri Brothers for murder, sentencing them to electrocution.

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A notorious New York HangingJudge who nearly put the ghostbusters Ghostbusters permanently out of commission. It was he who also tried and convicted the Scoleri Brothers for murder, sentencing them to electrocution.




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!!!'''Dubbed by:''' Michel Derain (European French)
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Ghosts of convicted sibling murderers that appear at the Ghostbusters' trial. Their arrival and subsequent mayhem quickly convince everyone to reinstate the Ghostbusters.

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of convicted sibling murderers that appear at the Ghostbusters' trial. Their arrival and subsequent mayhem quickly convince everyone to reinstate the Ghostbusters.
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-->'''Winston:''' "Stay in the light, Egon."\\
'''Egon:''' "I'm trying."

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'''Egon:''' "I'm I'm trying."



-->Ray: "Any side effects?"
-->Egon: "Not...as far as I know."

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--> '''Venkman:''' "Dooooooo"
--> '''Stantz:''' "Reeeeeeeee"
--> '''Egon:''' "Egonnnnnn!"

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--> '''Stantz:''' "Reeeeeeeee"
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* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Has a crush on Egon, who is just not interested in a relationship.

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* AllLoveIsUnrequited: Has a crush on Egon, who is just not interested in a relationship. She hooks up with Louis in the second film, or at least makes out with him.



* DoggedNiceGuy: To Dana and later Janine.

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* DoggedNiceGuy: To Dana and later Janine. The first film's novelization notes that with Dana, at least some of his attraction stems from the fact [[spoiler: he is/was destined to be the Keymaster to her Gatekeeper.]]



* StalkerWithACrush: He comes off this way in the first film, apparently sitting just inside his apartment door all day long so he won't miss Dana walking down the hall.

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* StalkerWithACrush: He comes off this way in the first film, apparently sitting just inside his apartment door all day long so he won't miss Dana walking down the hall. (Though, again, it may not be entirely his fault, see above under DoggedNiceGuy.]]

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The Mayor of New York City in the first two movies who assists the Ghostbusters to save New York.

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The Mayor of New York City in the first two movies who assists the Ghostbusters to save New York.the city.

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