Ghostbusters vs Gremlins
On June 8, 1984, two different horror comedies opened in theaters. Ghostbusters was a star-studded laugh fest that used supernatural creatures to help tell the story of four scientists starting a business in New York City. On the other hand, Gremlins was a satire of fairy tales, Christmas and American consumerism that mostly starred newcomers and leaned heavily into terror. Both films have since become family classics and merchandising bonanzas, spawning toys, video games and breakfast cereals. However, only one can reign supreme. Do you prefer Slimer or Gizmo? Who is hotter—Sigourney Weaver or Phoebe Cates? Lay down your traps, grab your bright lights … and let’s talk about movies!
KYLE'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: GB Ghostbusters Headquarters
Best Character: GB Winston Zeddemore
Best Screen Duo: GB Egon Spengler & Janine Melnitz
Best Villain/Antagonist: Gremlins Stripe
Best Hero/Protagonist: Gremlins Gizmo
Best Kill/Defeat: GB Stay Puft Marshmallow Man
WTF: GB New York should’ve been attacked by a pair of tits
Best Score or Soundtrack: GB Elmer Bernstein & original songs
Best Quote: GB Peter Venkman: “It’s true. This man has no dick.”
Best Screenplay: GB Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
Best Special Achievement: Gremlins Practical Effects
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: GB Rick Moranis
Best Lead Actor/Actress: GB Bill Murray
Best Scene: GB Library
Defining Moment: Gremlins Gizmo
Best Director: GB Ivan Reitman
Wildcard: GB The Better Sequel Award
Best Picture: Ghostbusters
Total after deductions:
Ghostbusters: 15
Gremlins: 4
WAYNE'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: GB Ghostbusters Headquarters
Best Character: GB Ray Stantz
Best Screen Duo: GB Stay Puft & New York City
Best Villain/Antagonist: Gremlins Ruby Deagle
Best Hero/Protagonist: GB The Ghostbusters
Best Kill/Defeat: Gremlins Staircase Chair Kill
WTF: Gremlins Taking Gizmo to the high school science teacher
Best Score or Soundtrack: GB Elmer Bernstein & original songs
Best Quote: GB Dr. Raymond Stantz: “You know, it just occurred to me that we really haven't had a successful test of this equipment.” Dr. Egon Spengler: “I blame myself.” Dr. Peter Venkman: “So do I.” Dr. Raymond Stantz: “Well, no sense in worrying about it now.” Dr. Peter Venkman: “Why worry? Each one of us is carrying an unlicensed nuclear accelerator on his back.”
Best Screenplay: GB Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
Best Special Achievement: TIE GB & Gremlins Final Battles
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: GB Rick Moranis & Sigourney Weaver
Best Lead Actor/Actress: GB Dan Aykroyd
Best Scene: GB The Hotel
Defining Moment: GB The End of Times Conversation
Best Director: GB Ivan Reitman
Wildcard: GB The R.I.P. Award
Best Picture: Ghostbusters
Total after deductions:
Ghostbusters: 15
Gremlins: 3
RACHAEL'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: GB Ghostbusters Headquarters
Best Character: GB Ray Stantz
Best Screen Duo: GB Ray Stantz & Peter Venkman
Best Villain/Antagonist: Gremlins Stripe
Best Hero/Protagonist: GB Peter Venkman
Best Kill/Defeat: Gremlins Gremlin exploding in the microwave
WTF: Gremlins The death of Kate’s dad
Best Score or Soundtrack: TIE GB & Gremlins Elmer Bernstein/Jerry Goldsmith & original songs
Best Quote: GB Dr. Egon Spengler: ‘Vinz, you said before you were waiting for a sign. What sign are you waiting for?” Louis: “Gozer the Traveler. He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the traveler came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!”
Best Screenplay: GB Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
Best Special Achievement: Gremlins Practical Effects
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: GB Harold Ramis
Best Lead Actor/Actress: GB Dan Aykroyd
Best Scene: GB Going to Dana’s apartment for the first time
Defining Moment: Gremlins Scaring the shit out of a younger me
Best Director: GB Ivan Reitman
Wildcard: GB Most Underrated Character Award
Best Picture: Ghostbusters
Total after deductions:
Ghostbusters: 13
Gremlins: 5
MATT'S GOLDEN IDOLS
Best Location: GB Gozer’s Temple
Best Character: GB Peter Venkman
Best Screen Duo: GB Peter Venkman & Dana Barrett
Best Villain/Antagonist: Gremlins Stripe
Best Hero/Protagonist: GB Egon Spengler
Best Kill/Defeat: Gremlins Staircase Chair Kill
WTF: Gremlins Mrs. Deagle’s vicious hatred of dogs
Best Score or Soundtrack: GB Elmer Bernstein & original songs
Best Quote: GB Winston to Ray: “Ray, when someone asks you if you’re a god, you say YES!”
Best Screenplay: GB Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis
Best Special Achievement: Gremlins Practical Effects
Best Supporting Actor/Actress: GB Sigourney Weaver
Best Lead Actor/Actress: GB Dan Aykroyd
Best Scene: GB Conference in the Mayor’s office
Defining Moment: GB Opening Title
Best Director: GB Ivan Reitman
Wildcard: Gremlins Biggest Badass Award
Best Picture: Ghostbusters
Total after deductions:
Ghostbusters: 15
Gremlins: 4