While it’s a truth universally acknowledged that sequels, remakes, and adaptations always run the risk of failure to live up to their predecessors, I rarely feel such conviction in the superiority of the original to flat out refuse to see later productions. (The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender movie may be the only exception.)

Maybe that’s why I was pretty surprised by all of the Internet controversy stirred up by the female re-casting of the Ghostbusters movie. Or perhaps it’s just that I’m not a die-hard Ghostbusters fan: I’ve only seen the original once and while I liked it, I (gasp!) didn’t really think it was all that remarkable.

Whatever the reason, I do know that I really enjoyed the new Ghostbusters. (Plus, the spooky opening scene was filmed at the BU Castle, right down the street from where I lived junior year!) Read on for Ghostbusters remake fashion inspiration:

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Know Your Geek: Ghostbusters

• The movie stars Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Kristin Wiig and was directed by Paul Feig. It’s a remake of the 1984 movie that starred Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, and Sigourney Weaver.
• The plot’s pretty simple: a group of 4 paranormal investigators in New York start a business exterminating ghosts. They are known as…..the Ghostbusters.
• In New York’s darkest hour, the city calls upon the Ghostbusters to save the day. Along the way, they must face terrifying phantoms, incompetent secretaries, critics who believe them to be hoaxes, and unsatisfying soup:wonton ratios.

Outfits Inspired by Ghostbusters

Holtzmann

While all of the cast is hilarious, Kate McKinnon definitely stole the show as the wonderfully bizarre Jillian Holtzmann, a brilliant inventor who supplies the Ghostbusters with their proton packs and other equipment. Her wardrobe is just as eclectic as she is, so don’t be afraid to try out some crazy clothing combinations!