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Ghostheads is a 2016 documentary that focuses on the Ghostbusters fan community, primarily through the narrative of Tom Gebhardt from New Jersey. The film captures how the Ghostbusters franchise has impacted the lives of its fans, illustrating their passion and dedication to the series.
Produced by Tommy Avallone and directed by Brendan Mertens, Ghostheads features interviews with notable figures such as Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, and Paul Feig. The film was partially funded through Indiegogo and Kickstarter campaigns, reflecting the strong support from the fan community. It premiered as a Work-in-Progress at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival and became available on Netflix in July 2016.
Why Watch
- •Meet Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver in fan interviews.
- •See how Ghostbusters helped fans through life.
- •Follow Tom Gebhardt's story as a dedicated fan.
Did You Know
•The term 'Ghosthead' was coined by Norman Gagnon on July 3, 1996.
•Ghostheads premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2016.
•The film was funded through an Indiegogo campaign that started on October 29, 2015.
•Ghostheads became available on Netflix on July 15, 2016.
Perfect For
Ghostbusters fansDocumentary enthusiastsCrowdfunding supporters