Ghostbusters Filming Locations Los Angeles THEN & NOW

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024
  • Join us as we visit the Los Angeles filming locations for the 1984 blockbuster movie GHOSTBUSTERS!
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  • @chadmears136
    @chadmears136 Рік тому +5

    Awesome video. The Ghostbusters movies were my childhood. RIP Harold Ramis...aka Eguen Spangler

  • @chelledawn3971
    @chelledawn3971 2 роки тому +2

    The ceiling was GORGEOUS 🤩

  • @donnyromine8110
    @donnyromine8110 3 роки тому +3

    You were born in 1979 I was born in 1980 and you made me remember some amazing things from my childhood...thank you.

  • @billstrikesback
    @billstrikesback 3 роки тому +14

    Two other spots you can check out in LA, are from Ghostbusters II when they are digging the hole in the middle of the street, and when they go to see the Mayor, that house, which was also used in The Big Lebowski if i remember correctly. Great video guys x

    • @vitoguttilla2926
      @vitoguttilla2926 3 роки тому +1

      Dude. The stand in for Gracie Mansion is the loading dock at the Biltmore was also used in Stripes in 1980.

  • @billstrikesback
    @billstrikesback 3 роки тому +74

    Little side note, it was only the basement scenes where they see the librarian ghost that was filmed at the LA library. The upstairs is in New York :)

    • @sodguy69
      @sodguy69 3 роки тому +1

      Your right i was about to post that before i saw your comment

    • @thomasbecker9676
      @thomasbecker9676 3 роки тому +2

      A few years back, a few friends and I got a tour of Rat Alley, the basement of the LA Library, from a gentleman who was there when they filmed.

    • @Predators--cz2fb
      @Predators--cz2fb 3 роки тому

      That’s odd. Didn’t they film the outskirts in NYC? So they would have had to have flown a few thousand miles just to do that Basement scene?
      They may as well have done it on a sound stage.

    • @jac6995
      @jac6995 2 роки тому +1

      @@Predators--cz2fb Im sure all the LA stuff was filmed together and theyre werent just going back and forth for every scene.

    • @donufro
      @donufro 3 місяці тому

      The library basement was a soundstage in LA, necessary because of the rigged card catalog, falling bookcase, etc.

  • @bassage13
    @bassage13 3 роки тому +22

    I've been to the firehouse in New York. It's still a working firehouse and they use the Ghostbusters logo as their mascot. It's a very cool place to visit!

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Рік тому

      They filmed Bill Murray, Paul Rudd & the others there for Good Morning America.

  • @jeffreyh7951
    @jeffreyh7951 3 роки тому +4

    Cool video! Another neat side note of the firehouse.. it was also used to film Ripleys Auto in The Mask with Jim Carrey! Even the three wooden lockers are still there!! Lol good thing Ripleys didn't work on Ecto-1

  • @psementalist
    @psementalist 3 роки тому +15

    Grimm i can't even begin to tell you guy's how much I enjoy watching your UA-cam videos. I am a huge fan of Ghostbusters

  • @Justinjaro
    @Justinjaro 3 роки тому +73

    Dan Aykroyd's dad was a ghost/paranormal hunter while he was growing up. When asked about his work with Ghostbusters he said, “It's the family business, for God's sake"

    • @vincentstrack4933
      @vincentstrack4933 3 роки тому

      I thought I heard it was his brother who was a ghost hunter.

    • @fearlessjoebanzai
      @fearlessjoebanzai 3 роки тому +3

      @@vincentstrack4933, it's the FAMILY business for God's sake!

    • @vincentstrack4933
      @vincentstrack4933 3 роки тому +2

      @@fearlessjoebanzai didn't know about the father. I only saw an interview where he mentioned his brother. I wasn't criticizing, I just never heard of the father being interested in that work.

    • @fearlessjoebanzai
      @fearlessjoebanzai 3 роки тому +3

      @@vincentstrack4933, I'm just teasing mate x

    • @vincentstrack4933
      @vincentstrack4933 3 роки тому

      Reading the messages sometimes I miss read it. I actually didn't know. Thanks for the info. I just remembered the part about his brother. I didn't know his father was into it also. Wondering who got who into ghost hunting.

  • @JoseMorales-lw5nt
    @JoseMorales-lw5nt 3 роки тому +2

    9:30/ Fun fact: Another 80's classic utilized this very hotel.... BACHELOR PARTY! Yup, the Tom Hanks comedy used the Los Angeles Biltmore Hotel for some of the interior AND exterior shots...

  • @deborahgibson9039
    @deborahgibson9039 2 роки тому +2

    Oh my gosh, love these movies! I actually use the Ghostbusters theme as a ring tone for one of my contacts! 😁

  • @Cameraman8888
    @Cameraman8888 3 роки тому +12

    Did you know the birthday scene in Ghostbusters II was filmed on the 3rd floor of that L.A. Firehouse?

  • @stevevorgias6734
    @stevevorgias6734 3 роки тому +3

    Great video guys. Did you know the bodyguard and the infamous banana scene from beverly hills cop was filmed there? There was a fire at the los Angeles library I guess the basement is no longer there.

  • @caseywiththehat9018
    @caseywiththehat9018 3 роки тому +8

    My favorite channel posting about my favorite movie....we love to see it

  • @bigpoppadarb9940
    @bigpoppadarb9940 Рік тому +2

    I love y’all videos ‼️‼️y’all have lured me away from dearly departed tours😆

  • @billseka4141
    @billseka4141 3 роки тому +3

    When visiting the Biltmore hotel you forgot to mention it was the last place Elizabeth Short' The Black Dahlia ' was seen alive. Since you did a video on her previously I was surprised you didn't mention it.

  • @rogueleo6587
    @rogueleo6587 3 роки тому +4

    If you drive by Sony studios going down Culver (westbound) you can usually spot the Ectomobile parked in the lot. You have to look between the gap in fence right before you hit the Overland light. I used to always see it being driven up and down Culver late at night. Got a video of it once right next to me. Pretty cool I think

  • @Clara-ph7my
    @Clara-ph7my 3 роки тому +2

    Health and Safety Unsafe Emergency Fire Rod.
    I miss the better days. Yes getting old. Brilliant movie and cast, always will be.
    Thanks for exploring and sharing your experiences.

  • @xMRxZEROx
    @xMRxZEROx 3 роки тому +38

    Ghostbusters is one of my all-time favorite movies. Wasn't a huge fan of the female version. Was a little too cheesy. But could have been worse. Love that you did this.

    • @kingdingaling2469
      @kingdingaling2469 3 роки тому +3

      Yea, the female version was not as bad as I expected, nor was it as bad as most of these female redo’s.
      Female Terminator redo ? No thanks.

    • @StandWatie1862
      @StandWatie1862 2 роки тому

      @@kingdingaling2469 It was cosmetically bankrupt

    • @leob4403
      @leob4403 9 місяців тому

      ​@@StandWatie1862what does that even mean

    • @StandWatie1862
      @StandWatie1862 9 місяців тому +1

      @@kingdingaling2469 Movie was a comedy black hole.

    • @kingdingaling2469
      @kingdingaling2469 9 місяців тому

      Indeed and still wasn't as bad as these other turd remakes @@StandWatie1862

  • @robotstookmypodcast
    @robotstookmypodcast 2 роки тому +2

    Great video! I didn't know the firehouse interior was back in L.A. Love your channel!

  • @PS-zw4yc
    @PS-zw4yc 3 роки тому +2

    That was cool. Nice video

  • @hugovargas9067
    @hugovargas9067 2 роки тому

    Awesome filming 👍 love your Ghostbuster shirt 👕
    Hello from Guadalajara Mexico

  • @JR-wt5ct
    @JR-wt5ct 3 роки тому +38

    Ahhh back when hollywood used actual locations to shoot movies. Now a days you wanna visit a film set just buy a green curtain.

  • @sarahwalker4191
    @sarahwalker4191 11 місяців тому +1

    Ghost Busters is one of my favorite TV shows and movies. I have every one that came out

  • @aaronfrahm623
    @aaronfrahm623 3 роки тому +5

    My favorite part about Ghostbusters is that Louis and Dana..... well, you know.. he was the Key Master.
    Another amazing walk along adventure with the GLC.
    Grimm for Life!

  • @mynameisvna
    @mynameisvna 3 роки тому +4

    This movie reminds of my childhood as well. The Biltmore is gorgeous. I'm so glad I found this channel. It is awesome!!!

  • @angeltheone350
    @angeltheone350 3 роки тому +3

    @Grimmlifecollective they do a haunted L.A. walking tour and the Biltmore Hotel is one of the locations they take u to.

  • @simonvanderwerf
    @simonvanderwerf 3 роки тому +9

    Busting makes Me feel good,
    But Grimm life Makes me feel even better.

  • @themerchantofengland
    @themerchantofengland 3 роки тому +1

    Wow? Thanks guys, what a beautiful hotel x

  • @sarahcoleman1620
    @sarahcoleman1620 3 роки тому +4

    I love that movie. I used to have some of the ghostbusters backpack.

  • @briancarpenter7179
    @briancarpenter7179 3 роки тому +1

    Glad you were able to tour the hotel. Great video.😎👍

  • @thedailydanblog247
    @thedailydanblog247 3 роки тому +6

    Love you guys watching now

  • @liontamer21
    @liontamer21 3 роки тому +11

    Wow...you two amaze me. Always enjoy your content and appreciate the hard work you put into them. This is one of my all time favorite movies 😊

  • @dharmabeachbum6330
    @dharmabeachbum6330 3 роки тому +3

    It's like Ray Parker Jr. said. Bustin' makes me feel good.

  • @rhysnybo3420
    @rhysnybo3420 Рік тому +1

    Also never knew that the crew and Dan Aykroyd and Mama Cass all both encountered poltergeist activity and also surprised the there were 2 famous people Mama Cass and the one from the National Lampoon that lived where Dan Aykroyd used to lived that definitely surprised me

  • @melissacoleman3804
    @melissacoleman3804 3 роки тому +1

    I can’t believe I missed this one! Awesome as usual

  • @patricklee7241
    @patricklee7241 2 роки тому

    One of my good friends lived in the iconic CPW building and used to always hang out on the roof. That roof is much larger than what the set shown in the movie. But it was fun pretending the Stay Puffed Marshmallow Man came walking down Columbus Circle.

  • @cheryl3329
    @cheryl3329 3 роки тому +1

    I've been slimmed! Love the videos and keep them coming. Be safe and rock on

  • @tammycalhoun8321
    @tammycalhoun8321 3 роки тому +3

    This is a great video yes that was a great movie thank you bringing back great memories

  • @marko723
    @marko723 3 роки тому

    The lady with her thumb up her nose in that photo is legendary comedian Martha Raye, known for entertaining the troops for many years and many movies, commercials and tv shows. She played Benita Bizarre on the 70’s kid show “The Bugaloos”

  • @dinaho3980
    @dinaho3980 3 роки тому +7

    My high school prom was at the Biltmore in 1995 and I remember thinking it was the fanciest place I had ever been!! I hope it never changes

  • @donaldturpin6963
    @donaldturpin6963 3 роки тому +1

    You both are one of my favorite videos to watch I thought 💭 that your both was cool 😎 at the two events you were at this year

  • @jerhawk214
    @jerhawk214 3 роки тому +1

    I stayed at the hotel a few years ago with my outfit and gear. It was so much fun.

  • @IPC-w1o
    @IPC-w1o Рік тому +4

    Love the channel. Appreciate all your efforts to line up shots (correctly). I’m an actor and also a huge film fan. Anything BTS or then and now still fascinates me even though some of them are films and tv shows I’ve actually been in. Fun facts about the Biltmore Hotel. Beverly Hills cop was also filmed there and the famous banana in the tailpipe scene was shot across the street on Olive next to Pershing square. The bar at the biltmore is also the last known place where Elizabeth was scene before she was murdered. I heard she frequented that bar a lot as it was her favorite. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 Рік тому

      I didn’t know that about the Black Dahlia.

  • @escapetoparadise2226
    @escapetoparadise2226 3 роки тому +1

    Very well put together video. Thanks!

  • @adamunknown
    @adamunknown 2 роки тому +1

    side note: Black Dahlia used to hang out in the Biltmore Lobby - her last sighting was leaving the south east door exit

  • @johnphantom
    @johnphantom 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks man. 1979 eh? I was born in 69. I really wish I had got to see GB in the theater, but I don't remember going to movies with my dad from 1982 to his death in 1990 when I was 20 - I think the last movie I saw with him was Quest for Fire when I was 12 in 1981.

  • @cookie4wookiee
    @cookie4wookiee 3 роки тому +4

    Awsome my favourite film. Liking all the new vids at your location!

  • @tomwalker311
    @tomwalker311 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Have you two been to the Los Angeles Public Library yet?

  • @lisacoston8175
    @lisacoston8175 3 роки тому +1

    The Stay Puff Marshmelow Man is so cute and adorable. 😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️😁👍👍💜💜😍😍😍

  • @realReyLopez
    @realReyLopez 5 місяців тому

    You guys must be the couple with the best chemistry ever. Dude, u have no idea how lucky u are with a wife that completes you like this...i am a big fan of your channel, and the movies you pick...i was born in 77, and you two hit all my marks.

  • @shawnmcdowell5477
    @shawnmcdowell5477 3 роки тому +1

    A lot of great history lesson about a great movie and then some. Awesome.

  • @sherriejones4237
    @sherriejones4237 3 роки тому +2

    I love all the videos you post!!! This is awesome!!

  • @Unforgivablechik
    @Unforgivablechik 3 роки тому +1

    I believe The Stanley Hotel was the inspiration for the shining, not the Biltmore. Although it was a common misconception from what I have briefly researched.

  • @groove_vaults82
    @groove_vaults82 3 роки тому

    The lift scene in ghostbusters was from that hotel also. Great vid. 👍👍

  • @wandlreviewmoviesandtvshow2102
    @wandlreviewmoviesandtvshow2102 3 роки тому +1

    I ain't afraid of no ghost 👻, I remember that when the movie came out that there was a toll free number to call the Ghostbusters, great movie and great memories

  • @WhatsYourGhostStory
    @WhatsYourGhostStory Рік тому +1

    I'd love to invite you two to be guests on our Haunted LA & Hollywood bus tour. You two were actually at one point standing in the most haunted little corner of the Biltmore. We've got more stories and facts about the place that I can tell you two would appreciate!

  • @russellj.s.257
    @russellj.s.257 3 роки тому

    The interior of that LA firehouse also had V.I. Warshowski and yes The Mask and I think My Girl 2 another Aykroyd vehicle.

  • @sarahcoleman1620
    @sarahcoleman1620 3 роки тому +1

    I recognized that when you panned your camera around

  • @angelab904
    @angelab904 Рік тому +1

    Theres many 80s movies i love watching every few years and both Ghostbusters 1 and 2 are on that list! I hated the remake with the girls but the most recent one with Paul Rudd was actually good! I still miss Egon. RIP Ivan Reitman. He was my favorite and his one liners always cracked me up.I also loved the cartoon as a kid.

    • @leob4403
      @leob4403 9 місяців тому

      The 2016 remake was far better than Ghostbusters 2. Even Bill Murray hated Ghostbusters 2

  • @marydrew599
    @marydrew599 3 роки тому +2

    This is awesome!! So cool they let you film that✌💙🙏

  • @31wozza
    @31wozza 3 роки тому +1

    thouth your videos think i need 3 weeks in hollywood next oct to find everything i hope lifes back in the uk soon to come over again x

  • @jasonfeldwick4978
    @jasonfeldwick4978 3 роки тому

    Wow back to my childhood with this video Ghostbusters is the best

  • @lindsayarmstrong7130
    @lindsayarmstrong7130 3 роки тому +1

    ❤️ Ghostbusters!! My favourite is Ghostbusters 2!

    • @andrewfrantz5502
      @andrewfrantz5502 6 місяців тому

      Both the Ghostbusters films 🎥 are the best. Sorry Indiana Jones.

  • @ricardoveloz9048
    @ricardoveloz9048 3 роки тому

    the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, CO was the Shining inspiration actually

  • @jillharding2709
    @jillharding2709 3 роки тому +1

    Hi ,this is Jill saw uuuu guys at downtown Disney yesterday that moment was the bee's knees.It was a pleasure see both ( Happy Halloween 🎃🎃🎃 ). Ttul : )

    • @grimmlifecollective
      @grimmlifecollective  3 роки тому

      Hi Jill! It was really nice meeting you as well. Yes, I’ll say it was the Bees Knees for sure. Stay Grimm and see you around!

  • @samantharedden3906
    @samantharedden3906 3 роки тому +6

    This is friggin awesome guys!!! I LOVE Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II !!!!! yaaaay!!! ♥️♥️💜♥️♥️

    • @kylereese4822
      @kylereese4822 3 роки тому

      Will Ghostbusters 3 be the 1st of more ?? i`m hoping so or maybe a spin off TV show in the Cobra Kai type theme ? :):)

  • @SEGAMasterSystemNerd
    @SEGAMasterSystemNerd 3 роки тому

    Cool video! I would have gotten in the lift and re-enacted the cockroach up on 12th scene lol

  • @ItisIzzysworld
    @ItisIzzysworld 2 роки тому

    Even though I was born in the 2000s I love Ghostbusters well any 80s movie they are just so creative it's so cool

  • @BUDDYHORLICKS
    @BUDDYHORLICKS 8 місяців тому

    Awsome, well done, the eerie , ghostly links in the Biltmore too

  • @bamalifecooperative5969
    @bamalifecooperative5969 3 роки тому +4

    I love your videos! Really I do! Because when I was going through my covid sickness and I had to stay away from my family! You guys were my lifeline to get me through that time!

  • @bababooie9
    @bababooie9 3 роки тому +2

    Your video intros is the best...👍🏻

  • @donnythomas9552
    @donnythomas9552 9 місяців тому

    hi guys love your videos... Baby Ghoul that guy you're pointing at is Glenn Miller.. famous big band orchestrator

  • @JohnMassari
    @JohnMassari 3 роки тому +2

    One can never escape the constant sound of leaf blowers!

    • @mitchg7809
      @mitchg7809 3 роки тому +1

      Never! I swear if I make it to heaven there will be men with leaf blowers waiting as they open the pearly gates.
      Cue the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme.

  • @DarinGC
    @DarinGC 3 роки тому

    Just watching Beverly hills cop 3, also filmed at the Biltmore. Recognized from your shots.

  • @hippyscollectables
    @hippyscollectables 3 роки тому

    Very cool. The lady that has her thumb on her nose is, Martha Raye.

  • @shawnwagner8253
    @shawnwagner8253 3 роки тому +5

    Great video! Not sure if someone said this but Dan got into the paranormal as a kid! His dad debunked people that held seances and ripped people off! He always had super natural magazines laying around and thus got him interested! It’s a great story! I suggest finding interviews of this!worth the watch! Thanks for the great vids!

  • @istartedajoke1704
    @istartedajoke1704 3 роки тому +3

    GRIMMLIFE GANG ALL DAY!!!

  • @maj.FrankMBurns
    @maj.FrankMBurns 8 місяців тому +2

    Mama Cass haunting that place for a ham sammach lol

  • @taterjac
    @taterjac 3 роки тому +5

    Some interesting history on the Biltmore, and on Ghostbusters, Awesome video love the paranormal 👻

  • @samanthab1923
    @samanthab1923 Рік тому

    I’ve seen that hotel lobby in Beverly Hill Cop & Fabulous Baker Boys ❤

  • @aaronshall9258
    @aaronshall9258 3 роки тому +1

    Really gourgous building! Cool past too:)

  • @antidiz
    @antidiz 3 роки тому

    The top ,of the stairs where Jessica was standing was also used in the movie Bachelor Party I believe..

  • @robinshepard4571
    @robinshepard4571 2 роки тому +1

    What a Great Fun Movie 🎥🍿 Love those times in Movies ⭐💪

  • @sammiehhh35
    @sammiehhh35 Рік тому +1

    Dan Aykroyd's dad was into paranormal. Samuel Peter Aykroyd. He has a book published entitled A History of Ghost..

  • @juliey5328
    @juliey5328 3 роки тому +1

    Best content ever!! Greatest movies !! ❤❤

  • @Coffeeology
    @Coffeeology Рік тому

    "You are def spookie." Her: *super friendly waves*

  • @tomriemis9823
    @tomriemis9823 3 роки тому +1

    Love all of your videos my friend Greetings from BELGIUM Europe😄👍

  • @frankbingham53
    @frankbingham53 3 роки тому

    Good video grim life collective on ghost busters locations.

  • @JollyRogerVF84
    @JollyRogerVF84 3 роки тому

    On the Woodrow Wilson Drive is also the house of Colt Seavers. ;)

  • @Mikebuster
    @Mikebuster Рік тому

    @grimmlifecollective I just did a little research about the academy awards... The Biltmore wasn't the first place the Ambassador Hotel was apparently but it was where the 4th Academy Awards were held on Nov. 30 1931 and (7th.8th.9th and 10th) and probably more

  • @writer422
    @writer422 3 роки тому

    The picture with the woman with her finger up her nose was sitting next to Louis B. Mayer. Wow!!

  • @BlkRamGuy
    @BlkRamGuy 3 роки тому +1

    The Biltmore Hotel also was in the Johnny Depp movie Blow

  • @djcomputerfreak2542
    @djcomputerfreak2542 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video love Ghostbusters

  • @craighudson2161
    @craighudson2161 3 роки тому

    A little trivia! Mama Cass died in Curzon place in London, in the same flat (and indeed bedroom) as Keith Moon of the Who, he died 4 years after MC

  • @duhmilkz
    @duhmilkz 3 роки тому +3

    Wasn't the biltmore the last place elizabeth short was seen alive? Some people confuse it with the cecil.

  • @robotstookmypodcast
    @robotstookmypodcast 2 роки тому

    I love the Biltmore interior!!!

  • @silviolz5583
    @silviolz5583 3 роки тому

    Never seen this before , great video !

  • @sourcecode6467
    @sourcecode6467 3 роки тому

    That hotel is next level awesome, great vid, thanks.

  • @bamaDBC
    @bamaDBC 3 роки тому

    Love Ghostbusters, Love Bill Murray, Love Ecto01 :D love
    grimmlifecollective.